El Martillo Surf Break

El Martillo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 34.97° S 54.95° W

Issued: 8 am 24 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's El Martillo sea temperature is
12.6° C

Slightly warmer than usual

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 24 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 24 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 11s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 29 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period, S swell with 220 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 24 Jun, 3PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 11s period with SE swell.

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 Wednesday (Jun 24) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at El Martillo in the next 16 days are 1.6m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 29) at 6AM. 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 (Jun 25) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Wed 24th Jun)2.5ft (0.8m) 11s
Best Surf 9PM (Wed 24th Jun)2.5ft (0.7m) 11s
Most Powerful 6AM (Mon 29th Jun)5ft (1.6m) 6s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu afternoon, min 6°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Thu afternoon, calm by Fri afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat afternoon, min 7°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Sat night, strong winds from the SSW by Sun night).

Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SE
11
0.8
SE
11
0.6
SE
10
0.6
SE
10
0.6
SSE
10
0.5
SE
10
0.5
SE
9
0.5
SE
9
0.4
SSE
8
0.4
S
8
0.4
SSE
8
0.4
SSE
8
0.3
SSE
10
0.2
SSE
17
0.4
SE
15
1.5
S
7
1.3
S
8
1.1
SSE
8
0.7
SE
9
0.7
SE
10
0.6
SE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
137
134
89
85
69
48
42
40
27
18
21
19
21
28
56
205
186
149
74
100
55
Wind (km/h)
25
WNW
25
W
20
NW
30
NW
30
WNW
35
WSW
20
W
5
WSW
20
N
10
NNW
10
ENE
10
NE
10
SSE
30
S
35
SSW
35
SSW
25
WSW
15
WNW
20
NW
20
NW
25
NW
Wind State
off
off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
High Tide
3:47PM0.31m
5:05AM0.21m
4:38PM0.32m
5:50AM0.21m
5:23PM0.33m
6:31AM0.21m
6:06PM0.34m
7:09AM0.21m
1:17PM0.20m
6:46PM0.34m
7:46AM0.21m
2:07PM0.20m
7:26PM0.35m
8:22AM0.21m
2:24PM0.20m
8:05PM0.34m
Low Tide
10:59AM0.15m
11:58PM0.06m
11:45AM0.17m
00:52AM0.05m
9:00AM0.19m
12:28PM0.18m
1:43AM0.05m
9:27AM0.18m
1:06PM0.19m
2:30AM0.05m
10:04AM0.17m
1:37PM0.20m
3:15AM0.05m
2:23PM0.20m
3:58AM0.06m
3:22PM0.19m
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
rain showers
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:48
7:48
7:48
7:48
7:48
7:48
7:48
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:36
5:36
5:37
5:37
5:37
5:37
5:37
 mm
1
1
4
Temp °C
9
10
10
10
13
10
8
10
11
12
14
13
12
12
11
10
10
9
9
12
10
Feels °C
2
4
6
2
6
1
3
8
7
10
11
9
10
7
3
2
4
5
4
8
5
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SE
11
0.8
SE
11
0.6
SE
10
0.6
SE
10
0.6
SSE
10
0.5
SE
10
0.8
SSW
5
0.7
SSW
6
0.4
S
6
0.4
S
8
0.4
SSE
8
0.4
SSE
8
0.4
SE
7
0.3
SSE
10
0.4
SE
15
0.4
SE
13
1.3
S
8
1.1
SSE
8
0.7
SE
9
0.7
SE
10
0.6
SE
9
Energy kJ
137
134
89
85
69
48
34
37
10
18
21
19
14
20
56
46
186
149
74
100
55
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
9
0.7
SSW
6
0.1
S
15
0.4
SSW
6
0.3
S
6
0.1
S
14
0.5
SE
9
0.5
SE
9
0.4
SSE
8
0.3
SE
8
0.2
W
4
0.2
SSE
11
0.3
SSE
10
0.3
SE
7
0.2
ESE
7
0.3
ESE
7
0.4
SE
13
0.3
SE
12
0.4
SE
11
0.3
SSW
7
0.3
SSW
7
Energy kJ
2
39
4
14
7
4
42
40
27
11
1
12
21
8
5
10
42
23
44
9
9
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
17
0.1
E
10
0.1
E
10
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
14
0.1
E
9
0.1
S
9
0.1
S
11
0.2
S
10
0.1
SE
12
0.2
SSE
12
0.2
SSE
17
0.2
SSE
10
0.1
NE
8
0.3
ESE
7
0.2
S
10
0.4
SSW
8
0.1
S
9
Energy kJ
6
2
2
4
4
2
1
2
8
6
14
28
9
2
10
9
19
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
6
0.6
W
4
0.7
SW
6
0.6
WNW
4
0.9
W
4
1.6
WSW
6
0.2
W
4
0.3
WNW
3
0.2
ENE
3
0.4
SSW
3
1.3
SW
5
1.5
S
7
0.4
WNW
4
0.3
W
4
Energy kJ
82
10
35
14
31
173
1
2
1
3
77
205
4
2
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
0
0
0
13
166
35
0
0
10
10
10
10
87
408
693
223
235
0
1
0
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Uruguay - South
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Uruguay
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
5
5
5
5
5
7
5
6
5
9
5
5
9
6
6
7
5
6
5
5
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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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