El Martillo Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.97° S 54.95° W

El Martillo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 am 09 Oct 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's El Martillo sea temperature is
13.8°C
0.4° 

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 9 Oct 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 10 Oct, 3AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 10s period, SE swell with 977 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for El Martillo this week:

The most powerful waves expected at El Martillo in the next 16 days are 2.1m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 10) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 3AM (Sat 10th Oct)7ft (2.1m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Fri morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Mon morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Friday
9
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
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1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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0
0
0
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0
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.2
SSE
10
2
SSE
10
1.8
SE
10
2.1
SE
11
1.8
SE
11
1.7
SSE
11
1.7
SSE
10
1.5
SSE
10
1.6
SE
10
1.3
SE
10
1.3
SE
11
1.6
SE
11
1.5
SE
11
1.4
SE
10
1.1
SE
10
1.2
ESE
9
1.3
ESE
9
1.3
ESE
8
1.1
ESE
7
1.4
ESE
7
1.2
ESE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
892
794
703
945
712
610
613
475
507
328
437
558
505
404
240
216
267
186
127
191
140
Wind (km/h)
35
SSE
30
SSE
30
SE
30
SSE
25
S
25
SSW
30
SSW
20
S
20
S
15
SSE
20
ESE
20
ESE
20
ESE
30
ESE
25
E
25
ESE
35
E
25
E
30
E
30
E
30
E
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
High Tide
7:04PM0.28m
7:02AM0.33m
7:52PM0.27m
7:46AM0.36m
8:38PM0.26m
8:29AM0.37m
9:20PM0.25m
9:11AM0.37m
10:02PM0.24m
3:18AM0.20m
10:44PM0.23m
4:11AM0.20m
11:26PM0.21m
Low Tide
2:24PM0.04m
2:48AM0.13m
3:17PM0.02m
11:17PM0.21m
3:33AM0.14m
4:06PM0.01m
11:49PM0.20m
4:16AM0.15m
4:53PM0.01m
00:26AM0.19m
4:56AM0.17m
5:38PM0.02m
1:03AM0.18m
5:35AM0.18m
6:22PM0.03m
6:13AM0.18m
7:05PM0.05m
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Temp °C
12
13
13
13
13
12
12
12
12
14
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15
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15
15
15
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15
15
14
Feels °C
6
8
8
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9
7
6
8
8
10
10
11
11
10
11
10
9
10
9
9
9
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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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