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El Martillo surfForecast / South / Uruguay

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 pm Friday 13 Feb 2026 -03
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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
23.6° C
 (Which is 1.4°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 Sunday (Feb 15) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at El Martillo in the next 12 days are 1.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Feb 19) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Feb 19) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Sun 15th Feb)1.5ft (0.5m) 11s
Best Surf12PM (Sun 15th Feb)1.5ft (0.5m) 11s
Most Powerful12AM (Thu 19th Feb)5.5ft (1.7m) 7s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Sun morning, min 17°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Sat afternoon, calm by Sun night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 21°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the E on Tue afternoon, light winds from the SE by Wed night).

Fri
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
S
0.7
S
0.9
SSE
0.7
S
0.7
S
0.6
S
0.6
S
1.2
E
0.7
E
0.9
E
1.2
E
1.1
E
1.3
E
1.3
ENE
1
E
1.1
E
1.7
ENE
0.9
E
1.7
SSW
1.5
S
1.1
S
Period(s) (?)610101011111166756567878666
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)898717090116868688397071868613010613327710019818793
Wind
(km/h)
25
S
25
ESE
5
E
30
E
35
NE
30
NNE
10
NNE
5
W
15
S
15
S
20
ENE
20
NE
40
E
25
NE
20
NNE
30
E
25
NNE
20
NNW
15
SSE
25
SSE
20
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		oncross-
on		oncrosscrosscrosscross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		oncrosscrossoncrosscross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:15PM
0.19
5:07AM
0.30
6:36PM
0.19
5:57AM
0.31
6:59PM 12:50AM
0.20 0.18
6:46AM
0.31
7:26PM 12:52AM
0.21 0.17
7:33AM
0.31
7:58PM 1:10AM
0.23 0.16
8:20AM
0.31
8:34PM 1:28AM
0.26 0.14
9:07AM
0.31
9:13PM
0.29
9:53AM
0.29
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:08PM
0.18
1:38PM
0.08
9:03PM
0.18
2:27PM
0.09
9:57PM 1:42AM
0.17 0.18
3:12PM
0.09
10:54PM 2:51AM
0.16 0.16
3:55PM
0.10
11:48PM
0.15
3:47AM
0.13
4:36PM
0.11
12:55AM
0.14
4:38AM
0.10
5:17PM
0.13
5:28AM
0.07
Fri
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Sunrise--6:11--6:13--6:13--6:15--6:16--6:16--6:16
Sunset7:36--7:35--7:34--7:32--7:30--7:30--7:29--
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
mod rain
light rain
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
------12---------613--
Temp. °C191819212023222122222226262328262423222121
Feels °C (?)151316151323242422222324221928232023231818
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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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