El Martillo Surf Break

El Martillo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 34.97° S 54.95° W

Issued: 2 am 19 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's El Martillo sea temperature is
12.7° C

Normal for this time of year

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 19 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 24 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 11s period, S swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 24 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, S swell with 551 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 20 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period with SSW 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 Saturday (Jun 20) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. 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 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 24) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 23) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Sat 20th Jun)3ft (0.9m) 6s
Best Surf 6PM (Wed 24th Jun)3.5ft (1.0m) 11s
Most Powerful 6AM (Wed 24th Jun)5ft (1.6m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Fri morning, min 8°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Fri afternoon, calm by Sun afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon morning, min 8°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the SSW on Mon morning, strong winds from the WSW by Tue afternoon).

Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
11
0.4
SSE
10
1.1
SSW
6
0.8
SSW
6
0.6
S
6
0.3
SSE
7
0.5
S
9
0.5
S
8
0.4
SSE
8
0.3
S
8
0.3
S
8
0.2
E
10
2.2
SSW
7
2.2
SSW
8
1.7
SSW
8
1.6
SSE
10
1
S
10
0.8
SSE
10
0.6
S
14
0.6
S
12
0.5
S
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
58
33
101
41
24
9
38
37
24
12
11
8
542
545
364
492
205
131
142
112
55
Wind (km/h)
30
W
40
SW
20
WSW
15
WNW
10
WNW
15
NNW
10
NNW
5
E
5
SSE
30
SSW
25
WSW
35
WSW
35
WSW
40
WSW
40
SW
30
W
30
W
35
WNW
35
WNW
25
WSW
15
SSW
Wind State
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
10:53AM0.26m
3:42PM0.17m
11:21PM0.34m
11:46AM0.27m
00:20AM0.29m
12:44PM0.28m
1:26AM0.25m
5:11AM0.22m
1:45PM0.29m
2:42AM0.23m
6:03AM0.22m
2:48PM0.30m
4:04AM0.22m
3:47PM0.31m
5:05AM0.21m
4:38PM0.32m
Low Tide
2:25PM0.16m
6:59PM0.09m
7:42AM0.07m
8:00PM0.07m
8:32AM0.10m
9:01PM0.06m
4:18AM0.22m
10:01PM0.06m
4:58AM0.21m
11:00PM0.06m
10:59AM0.15m
11:58PM0.06m
11:45AM0.17m
00:52AM0.05m
cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:46
7:47
7:47
7:47
7:47
7:48
7:48
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:35
5:35
5:35
5:35
5:36
5:36
5:36
 mm
2
1
2
1
1
Temp °C
12
11
11
9
12
11
9
11
11
12
10
10
10
10
11
10
12
10
10
10
10
Feels °C
5
3
6
6
9
7
7
8
9
5
4
2
2
0
2
3
6
2
3
5
6
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
11
0.4
E
8
1.1
SSW
6
0.8
SSW
6
0.6
S
6
0.3
SSE
7
0.5
S
9
0.5
S
8
0.4
SSE
8
0.3
S
8
0.3
S
8
0.2
E
10
0.2
SSE
13
0.1
E
10
0.9
SE
10
1.6
SSE
10
0.9
SE
11
0.8
SSE
10
0.6
S
14
0.6
S
12
0.5
S
10
Energy kJ
58
22
101
41
24
9
38
37
24
12
11
8
18
2
157
492
205
131
142
112
55
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
E
7
0.4
SSE
10
0.3
E
9
0.2
SSE
9
0.2
S
9
0.2
SSW
6
0.1
E
11
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
11
0.2
SSE
10
0.2
S
10
0.1
E
9
0.1
E
9
0.1
E
9
0.1
S
18
1
S
10
0.6
SE
10
0.5
SE
11
0.3
SE
10
0.3
SSE
12
Energy kJ
23
33
15
9
7
3
2
8
9
11
7
2
2
2
6
192
85
59
14
30
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSE
10
0.2
E
9
0.2
E
9
0.2
S
9
0.1
E
8
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
10
0.1
S
19
0.3
SSE
17
0.1
E
10
0.1
E
10
0.1
SE
10
Energy kJ
10
6
6
6
1
8
9
7
59
2
2
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WNW
2
1.3
SW
5
0.3
WNW
3
0.2
WSW
3
1.3
WSW
5
1.8
SW
6
2.2
SSW
7
2.2
SSW
8
1.7
SSW
8
0.5
W
3
0.8
WNW
4
1.1
WNW
5
1.1
W
5
0.7
WSW
5
Energy kJ
1
71
2
1
71
214
542
545
364
6
22
54
55
19
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
4
4
3
3
3
2
2
1
Distance (km)
35
408
15
2
10
270
2
2
10
87
393
129
129
945
169
35
35
40
35
166
35
Best forecast wave conditions in Uruguay - South
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
3
3
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Uruguay
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
4
4
3
3
3
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
4
4
5
8
9
5
6
7
6
6
5
5
5
5
8
6
7
5
7
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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