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El Martillo surfForecast / South / Uruguay
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 pm Tuesday 12 May 2026 -03Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
16.8° C
(Which is 1.1°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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 15) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at El Martillo in the next 16 days are 2.1m 15s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 18) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (May 19) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Fri 15th May) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Tue 19th May) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Mon 18th May) | 7ft (2.1m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Martillo over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue night, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the SW by Mon morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tue 19 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SSE 12 | S 11 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SSE 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | S 6 | S 8 | SSW 10 | S 13 | S 14 | S 15 | SSE 13 | S 13 | |
156 | 814 | 802 | 529 | 476 | 432 | 72 | 154 | 151 | 123 | 117 | 90 | 58 | 163 | 176 | 328 | 1087 | 1617 | 1763 | 722 | 395 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 4:36AM0.24m | 4:29PM0.29m | 5:43AM0.25m | 5:22PM0.34m | 6:36AM0.25m | 12:14PM0.20m | 6:14PM0.39m | 7:24AM0.24m | 1:38PM0.20m | 7:06PM0.43m | 8:10AM0.24m | 7:58PM0.46m | 8:54AM0.23m | 3:01PM0.18m | 8:50PM0.47m | 9:39AM0.23m | 3:32PM0.17m | ||||
Low Tide | 11:42PM0.11m | 12:02PM0.17m | 00:39AM0.06m | 9:31AM0.20m | 12:42PM0.19m | 1:37AM0.02m | 9:57AM0.19m | 1:19PM0.20m | 2:35AM-0.02m | 10:37AM0.17m | 1:55PM0.20m | 3:32AM-0.04m | 4:28AM-0.04m | 12:05PM0.14m | 5:23AM-0.04m | 12:51PM0.13m | |||||
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 | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — |
 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:42 |
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Temp °C | 14 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 |
9 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 12 | S 11 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 6 | SSE 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 13 | S 10 | — | S 14 | S 15 | SSE 13 | S 13 |
 kJ | 156 | 814 | 802 | 529 | 476 | 432 | 59 | 154 | 151 | 123 | 117 | 90 | 58 | 19 | 13 | 154 | — | 1617 | 1763 | 722 | 395 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 16 | — | — | SE 15 | — | SE 14 | S 10 | SE 13 | — | E 9 | — | — | S 16 | S 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 10 | — | — | 9 | — | 8 | 72 | 7 | — | 2 | — | — | 5 | 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SE 14 | SSE 9 | E 10 | — | — | — | — | S 8 | E 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 15 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 3 | — | NW 2 | WNW 3 | SSW 4 | S 6 | S 8 | SSW 10 | S 13 | — | — | W 4 | WSW 6 |
| kJ | 104 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 1 | 3 | 10 | 163 | 176 | 328 | 1087 | — | — | 19 | 129 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 169 | 35 | 166 | 13 | 35 | 166 | 52 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 81 | 169 | 35 | 169 | 693 | 0 | 35 | 35 |
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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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