El Martillo Surf Break

El Martillo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 34.97° S 54.95° W

Issued: 8 pm 27 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's El Martillo sea temperature is
12.0° C

Slightly warmer than usual

El Martillo surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


El Martillo surf forecast from 28 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 29 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 14s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 2 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 11s period, SSE swell with 1,249 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 29 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 14s period with SE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for El Martillo this week:

The surf forecast for El Martillo over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 29) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at El Martillo in the next 16 days are 2.2m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 02) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Jun 28) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Mon 29th Jun)1.5ft (0.4m) 14s
Best Surf 9AM (Mon 29th Jun)1.5ft (0.4m) 14s
Most Powerful 6PM (Thu 2nd Jul)7ft (2.2m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Martillo over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat night, min 8°C on Mon morning). Mainly strong winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 12°C on Fri afternoon, min 6°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Tue night, strong winds from the S by Wed night).

Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Sat
4
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSE
11
0.4
SE
8
0.3
SSE
10
0.3
SSE
12
0.4
SE
14
0.4
SE
13
0.4
SE
12
0.4
SE
12
0.4
SSW
6
0.6
S
8
0.6
S
8
0.7
S
8
2
S
7
2.4
S
9
2.1
SSE
12
1.7
SSE
11
1.4
SE
10
0.8
S
10
0.7
S
11
0.7
SSE
11
1.2
ENE
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
23
20
20
26
56
45
38
35
12
50
47
61
418
879
1150
662
400
125
112
128
119
Wind (km/h)
15
NNE
5
NNE
30
W
30
SW
20
WNW
25
W
5
WNW
10
NNE
15
E
15
NNE
15
SSW
40
S
35
SSW
40
S
35
SSE
25
SSE
20
SE
20
E
15
NE
20
ENE
25
ENE
Wind State
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
cross
on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
7:09AM0.21m
1:17PM0.20m
6:46PM0.34m
7:46AM0.21m
2:07PM0.20m
7:26PM0.35m
8:22AM0.21m
2:24PM0.20m
8:05PM0.34m
8:56AM0.21m
2:45PM0.20m
8:43PM0.33m
9:29AM0.21m
3:09PM0.20m
9:22PM0.31m
10:02AM0.21m
3:38PM0.20m
10:01PM0.30m
10:35AM0.22m
4:10PM0.19m
Low Tide
2:30AM0.05m
10:04AM0.17m
1:37PM0.20m
3:15AM0.05m
2:23PM0.20m
3:58AM0.06m
3:22PM0.19m
4:39AM0.06m
4:18PM0.19m
5:20AM0.07m
12:21PM0.17m
6:01AM0.08m
12:57PM0.17m
6:01PM0.17m
6:42AM0.10m
1:39PM0.17m
cloud
part cloud
cloud
clear
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
cloud
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:48
7:48
7:48
7:48
7:48
7:48
7:48
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:37
5:37
5:37
5:37
5:38
5:38
5:39
 mm
3
Temp °C
13
11
11
11
9
11
10
9
11
10
11
10
9
9
10
10
11
12
12
14
14
Feels °C
9
9
4
5
3
6
7
6
7
6
6
2
0
-1
2
4
7
8
9
9
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
7
0.3
SSE
12
0.9
SSW
6
0.5
SSE
6
0.5
SW
5
0.4
SSW
6
0.4
SSW
6
0.6
S
8
0.6
S
8
0.1
SE
8
0.1
E
8
0.1
E
9
0.1
E
9
1.7
SSE
11
1.4
SE
10
0.8
S
10
0.7
S
11
0.7
SSE
11
0.9
E
6
Energy kJ
23
15
14
26
56
22
12
12
11
50
47
3
1
2
2
662
400
125
112
128
64
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSE
11
0.3
SSE
10
0.3
SSE
10
0.3
SE
7
0.4
SE
14
0.4
SE
13
0.3
SSE
6
0.4
SE
12
0.2
SSE
11
0.2
SSE
9
0.1
SE
9
0.1
E
8
0.4
SE
7
0.6
S
10
Energy kJ
23
20
20
9
50
45
7
35
12
8
3
1
12
80
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
8
0.2
E
4
0.2
SSE
13
0.2
SSE
16
0.2
SSE
11
0.2
SSE
10
0.4
SE
12
0.1
SE
8
0.1
SE
8
0.1
E
8
0.1
E
8
0.1
S
15
0.2
SSE
16
Energy kJ
1
1
17
24
11
9
38
2
2
1
1
4
24
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ENE
3
0.4
W
3
1.3
SSW
6
0.8
SW
6
0.6
WSW
5
0.3
ENE
3
0.7
S
8
2
S
7
2.4
S
9
2.1
SSE
12
1.1
ESE
7
1
ESE
7
0.9
ESE
7
0.8
E
6
0.9
E
6
1.2
ENE
6
Energy kJ
1
2
97
38
18
2
61
418
879
1150
124
96
84
38
62
119
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
4
3
3
2
2
1
1
1
Distance (km)
2
9
166
75
0
81
2
2
12
1
35
735
915
522
410
393
79
19
2
162
123
Best forecast wave conditions in Uruguay - South
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Uruguay
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
5
9
7
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
9
9
6
5
5
5
4
5
5
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Information about the El Martillo Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for El Martillo provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at El Martillo can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our El Martillo surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (El Martillo) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for El Martillo may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Are you planning a holiday in Uruguay - South? If you are looking for accommodation near El Martillo, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Uruguay - South, consider staying in Maldonado which is 8 km (5 miles) away. Other places in and around Uruguay - South where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include San Carlos which is 19 km (12 miles) away, Minas, Rocha and La Paloma.

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