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El Martillo surfForecast / South / Uruguay
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El Martillo surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's El Martillo sea temperature is
20.9° C
(Which is 2.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)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 Saturday (Apr 18) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at El Martillo in the next 16 days are 1.6m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 20) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Friday (Apr 17) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Sat 18th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Tue 21st Apr) | 8ft (2.5m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Mon 20th Apr) | 5ft (1.6m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Martillo over the next 16 days.
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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Thu night). Mainly near gales. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 16°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the SE by Mon afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tue 21 | ||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | ||
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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 5 | 13 | 13 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 6 | 6 | 7 | |
Wave (?)Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 37 | 46 | 66 | 170 | 233 | 156 | 132 | 671 | 508 | 310 | 361 | 256 | 122 | 67 | 65 | 286 | 669 | 765 | 183 | 107 | 555 | ||
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | on | off | |
High Tide / height (m) | 6:06AM 0.27 | 6:00PM 0.29 | 7:00AM 0.27 | 6:45PM 0.33 | 7:48AM 0.27 | 12:53PM 0.20 | 7:32PM 0.38 | 8:34AM 0.26 | 2:00PM 0.20 | 8:19PM 0.42 | 9:19AM 0.25 | 2:57PM 0.20 | 9:08PM 0.45 | 10:04AM 0.24 | 3:48PM 0.19 | 9:59PM 0.45 | 10:50AM 0.23 | 4:32PM 0.18 | ||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 1:07AM 0.11 | 1:43PM 0.16 | 2:03AM 0.06 | 2:27PM 0.17 | 2:58AM 0.02 | 11:16AM 0.20 | 3:08PM 0.18 | 3:52AM 11:49AM -0.02 0.18 | 3:50PM 0.19 | 4:46AM -0.04 | 12:28PM 4:34PM 0.17 0.19 | 5:39AM -0.04 | 1:09PM 5:23PM 0.15 0.18 | 6:33AM -0.03 | 1:53PM 0.14 | |||||||
Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tue 21 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:07 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:14 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:12 | - | - | 6:10 | - | - | 6:08 | - | - | 6:07 | |
Rain (mm) | - | - | 7 | 3 | 15 | 2 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 9 | 12 | |
| Temp. °C | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 16 | 20 | 18 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 18 | |
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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.












