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
19.0° C
(Which is 2.1°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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Nov 17) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at El Martillo in the next 12 days are 1.7m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Nov 19) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Nov 18) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Mon 17th Nov)5ft (1.6m) 10s
Best Surf12PM (Mon 17th Nov)5ft (1.6m) 10s
Most Powerful 3PM (Wed 19th Nov)5.5ft (1.7m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Martillo over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Sat morning, strong winds from the SSW by Sun afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Wed morning, strong winds from the S by Thu afternoon).

Saturday
15
Sunday
16
Monday
17
Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.3
S
0.2
S
0.9
ENE
0.5
E
0.4
E
2.5
S
1.8
S
1.4
S
1.1
S
0.7
S
0.5
S
1.1
S
0.5
S
1.7
SSE
1.3
S
0.9
S
0.7
S
2.3
S
1.8
S
1.6
S
1.4
SSE
Period(s) (?)710667910991111516161513127121211
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)9745201590860533918911657641311455723259139509857699423
Wind
(km/h)
15
NW
15
ESE
30
NNE
15
WNW
45
SW
40
S
20
SSW
20
WSW
25
NNW
40
WNW
30
SW
25
S
10
SSE
25
E
35
N
25
W
40
SSW
40
S
20
S
15
SE
20
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
oncrossoffcross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
off
offcrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:58PM
0.23
4:53AM
0.29
5:55PM
0.24
5:38AM
0.30
6:39PM
0.24
6:18AM
0.32
7:19PM 11:45PM
0.24 0.20
6:56AM
0.34
7:57PM 1:02AM
0.23 0.20
7:32AM
0.35
8:33PM 2:04AM
0.23 0.20
8:08AM
0.35
9:08PM 2:55AM
0.22 0.20
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:59AM
0.08
12:15AM
0.14
12:56PM
0.07
1:04AM
0.15
1:46PM
0.05
1:48AM
0.17
2:31PM
0.04
10:33PM 2:26AM
0.20 0.18
3:12PM
0.03
11:03PM 2:59AM
0.19 0.19
3:53PM
0.03
11:33PM
0.18
3:32AM
0.20
4:33PM
0.03
12:01AM
0.18
Saturday
15
Sunday
16
Monday
17
Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Sunrise5:26--5:24--5:24--5:24--5:22--5:22--5:22--
Sunset-7:22--7:22--7:23--7:24--7:25--7:27--7:28-
clear
clear
rain showers
heavy rain
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
--421-----------------
Temp. °C282724191816151617222018172021231915151514
Feels °C (?)2524191911711121314151214131520125111110
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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 12 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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