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El Martillo surfForecast / South / Uruguay

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 am Tuesday 20 Jan 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
21.8° C
 (Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for El Martillo this week:

The most powerful waves expected at El Martillo in the next 12 days are 2.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jan 26) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Friday (Jan 23) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 6PM (Mon 26th Jan)6.5ft (2.0m) 7s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu morning, min 17°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Tue morning, strong winds from the ENE by Thu afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 19°C on Fri night). Mainly strong winds.

Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
S
0.4
SSE
0.9
E
0.6
ESE
1.1
E
1.2
ENE
0.6
ESE
1.2
E
1.3
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.4
E
1.4
ENE
1.2
ENE
1.2
E
1.2
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.6
E
1.4
ENE
1.2
E
1.9
E
1.4
ENE
Period(s) (?)9958461056656756656767
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)783035494591746113412610013712165108140147149146291158
Wind
(km/h)
10
NW
25
SE
25
NE
15
NNE
35
E
35
NE
20
NNE
35
E
30
NE
15
NNE
40
E
40
NE
25
NNE
40
E
30
NE
20
NNE
40
E
35
NE
20
NE
40
E
35
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		oncrosscrossoncrosscrossoncrosscrosscross-
on		crosscrosscross-
on		crosscrosscross-
on		cross-
on		crosscross-
on		cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:08PM 2:47AM
0.22 0.18
9:17AM
0.32
9:43PM
0.24
3:16AM 10:02AM
0.17 0.31
2:53PM
0.19
10:21PM
0.26
3:44AM 10:51AM
0.16 0.29
4:00PM
0.20
11:03PM
0.29
4:01AM 11:42AM
0.15 0.27
4:59PM
0.21
11:48PM
0.31
12:37PM 5:58PM
0.25 0.21
12:38AM
0.34
1:36PM
0.23
7:02PM 1:34AM
0.20 0.36
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:08PM
0.08
12:22AM
0.15
5:01AM
0.16
5:49PM
0.10
1:11AM
0.15
5:51AM
0.13
2:07PM
0.19
6:31PM 2:06AM
0.11 0.15
6:41AM
0.11
2:28PM
0.19
7:12PM
0.13
3:18AM 7:30AM
0.15 0.08
3:01PM
0.19
7:52PM
0.15
8:21AM
0.06
3:42PM
0.18
8:31PM
0.17
9:14AM
0.04
4:30PM
0.18
9:08PM
0.18
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
Sunrise5:46--5:47--5:48--5:48--5:50--5:50--5:52--
Sunset-7:53--7:53--7:52--7:52--7:52--7:51--7:51-
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C192019222220252322252422282624282522272624
Feels °C (?)161614191614221719211817262121262018242120
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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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