El Martillo surfForecast / South / Uruguay

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 am Tuesday 18 Nov 2025 -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
20.6° C
(Which is 3.3°C warmer than 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 2.1m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Nov 19) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Nov 18) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful12PM (Wed 19th Nov)7ft (2.1m) 14s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 41mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Tue morning, light winds from the S by Thu night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Fri night, light winds from the ESE by Sat night).

Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
S
0.5
S
1.4
S
1.3
S
1.8
S
1.5
S
1.1
S
0.9
S
1.4
SE
0.8
SSE
1
SSE
1.3
SSE
1.2
SSE
1
SE
0.7
S
0.6
S
0.6
S
0.4
SSE
0.5
E
0.4
ESE
0.4
E
Period(s) (?)111069151312121112116779998665
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)85561532761390747322216521179263140123858157542420148
Wind
(km/h)
45
WNW
30
SW
25
S
20
SW
15
SSW
20
ENE
30
NE
35
E
45
SE
20
S
20
S
30
SE
20
SE
25
SE
15
ESE
15
ESE
20
ESE
20
NNE
20
NNW
15
ESE
20
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
crosscross-
on
oncrosscross-
on
ononcross-
on
onononcrosscross-
off
oncross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:19PM 11:45PM
0.24 0.20
6:56AM
0.34
7:57PM 1:02AM
0.23 0.20
7:32AM
0.35
8:33PM 2:04AM
0.23 0.20
8:08AM
0.35
9:08PM 2:55AM
0.22 0.20
8:43AM
0.35
9:42PM
0.21
3:37AM 9:16AM
0.21 0.34
10:14PM
0.20
4:13AM 9:51AM
0.22 0.33
10:47PM
0.20
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:31PM
0.04
10:33PM 2:26AM
0.20 0.18
3:12PM
0.03
11:03PM 2:59AM
0.19 0.19
3:53PM
0.03
11:33PM
0.18
3:32AM
0.20
4:33PM
0.03
12:01AM
0.18
4:07AM
0.20
5:14PM
0.04
12:27AM
0.17
4:51AM
0.21
5:55PM
0.05
12:52AM
0.17
5:40AM
0.21
6:38PM 1:22AM
0.06 0.16
Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Sunrise5:24--5:22--5:22--5:22--5:22--5:20--5:20--
Sunset-7:24--7:25--7:27--7:28--7:29--7:30--7:30-
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
heavy rain
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
--------41------------
Temp. °C201916171715212017181716171616171716222123
Feels °C (?)12148121310171412161410121112141312201920
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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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