El Martillo surfForecast / South / Uruguay

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 am Monday 09 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
23.1° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


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 Friday (Feb 13) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s is also forecast. 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 1.9m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Feb 16) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Feb 11) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Fri 13th Feb)1.5ft (0.4m) 10s
Best Surf 3AM (Fri 13th Feb)1.5ft (0.4m) 10s
Most Powerful 3PM (Mon 16th Feb)6ft (1.9m) 7s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Mon morning, strong winds from the WNW by Tue night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Fri morning, min 17°C on Thu morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.5
S
0.5
S
0.6
S
0.5
S
0.4
SSE
1.1
ENE
0.6
E
0.5
E
0.8
S
0.6
S
0.5
S
0.4
SSW
0.7
ESE
1.1
SE
0.5
S
0.7
S
0.8
S
0.6
S
1.1
E
1.2
E
1
E
Period(s) (?)9101312116786810106411111111667
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)394912372409340335342493340445811615281919691
Wind
(km/h)
20
N
30
E
30
NNE
15
NNW
20
SE
20
NE
25
W
20
S
25
ENE
25
NE
20
NE
15
NE
25
SSE
35
SSE
30
SE
20
ESE
30
ESE
30
ENE
20
NE
40
E
30
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
oncrosscross-
off
cross-
on
crossoffcrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
onononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:59PM
0.20
6:05PM 1:39AM
0.20 0.30
3:18PM
0.19
7:05PM 2:29AM
0.20 0.30
3:21AM
0.30
6:04PM
0.19
4:14AM
0.30
6:15PM
0.19
5:07AM
0.30
6:36PM
0.19
5:57AM
0.31
6:59PM 12:50AM
0.20 0.18
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:15AM
0.07
4:10PM
0.19
9:00PM
0.18
10:04AM
0.07
4:41PM
0.19
9:24PM
0.19
10:54AM
0.08
11:48AM
0.08
6:47PM
0.19
12:44PM
0.08
8:08PM
0.18
1:38PM
0.08
9:03PM
0.18
2:27PM
0.09
9:57PM 1:42AM
0.17 0.18
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Sunrise6:07--6:07--6:09--6:09--6:11--6:11--6:13--
Sunset-7:39--7:38--7:37--7:37--7:36--7:35--7:34-
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
rain showers
mod rain
mod rain
clear
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
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part cloud
cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
------1-189----------
Temp. °C262524262726242221201921222118202019232321
Feels °C (?)242119252721232017161722191512171614181716
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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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