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El Morro de la Virgen surfForecast / North / Uruguay
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 pm Thursday 23 Apr 2026 -03Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
El Morro de la Virgen surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's El Morro de la Virgen sea temperature is
20.7° C
(Which is 2.6°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for El Morro de la Virgen this week:
The surf forecast for El Morro de la Virgen over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 28) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at El Morro de la Virgen in the next 16 days are 3.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 27) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 6s period and expected on Monday (Apr 27) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Tue 28th Apr) | 8ft (2.4m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Tue 28th Apr) | 8ft (2.4m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Mon 27th Apr) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Morro de la Virgen over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, strong winds from the W by Sun afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Mon morning, light winds from the NW by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thu 30 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
S 7 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 9 | SSE 9 | S 8 | S 10 | S 9 | SSW 9 | SW 8 | SW 10 | SSW 10 | S 13 | SSE 12 | S 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SW 7 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | |
23 | 20 | 19 | 28 | 15 | 13 | 8 | 15 | 26 | 463 | 1281 | 1556 | 3824 | 1240 | 894 | 423 | 281 | 176 | 89 | 101 | 58 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
glassy | cross | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | |
High Tide | 00:11AM0.48m | 12:49PM0.27m | 6:42PM0.22m | 6:03AM0.21m | 1:45PM0.27m | 7:30PM0.22m | 7:14AM0.22m | 2:46PM0.28m | 8:18PM0.23m | 3:10AM0.34m | 3:47PM0.30m | 9:06PM0.23m | 4:14AM0.31m | 4:45PM0.32m | 9:53PM0.23m | 5:14AM0.29m | 5:37PM0.35m | 10:39PM0.22m | 6:10AM0.29m | ||
Low Tide | 9:00AM0.01m | 3:56PM0.13m | 9:07PM0.16m | 5:19AM0.21m | 4:50PM0.15m | 10:12PM0.15m | 5:58AM0.21m | 5:50PM0.18m | 11:20PM0.13m | 6:43AM0.21m | 6:56PM0.20m | 7:31AM0.20m | 12:53PM0.11m | 8:06PM0.21m | 8:21AM0.19m | 1:46PM0.13m | 9:14PM0.21m | 9:10AM0.18m | 2:35PM0.14m | ||
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 | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:11 | — |
 | 6:02 | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:55 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 17 | 20 | 16 | 18 | 20 |
17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 8 | 9 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 17 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | SSW 7 | S 7 | S 9 | SSE 9 | E 7 | E 6 | ENE 6 | SSW 9 | E 7 | E 7 | — | S 13 | SSE 12 | S 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 |
 kJ | 22 | 17 | 9 | 28 | 15 | 9 | 7 | 14 | 26 | 4 | 1 | — | 2408 | 1240 | 894 | 423 | 281 | 176 | 67 | 101 | 58 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | E 8 | E 7 | S 8 | S 10 | S 9 | ENE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 5 | — | E 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 |
| kJ | 23 | 20 | 19 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 8 | 15 | 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | — | 2 | 53 | 37 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | SSW 7 | SW 8 | SW 7 | S 8 | ENE 6 | S 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 9 | E 9 | — | E 10 | E 12 |
| kJ | 12 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 11 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | ENE 3 | — | — | ENE 2 | WNW 2 | W 3 | SW 8 | SW 10 | SSW 10 | S 13 | W 4 | W 5 | NW 3 | W 5 | W 4 | SW 7 | WNW 3 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 5 | 463 | 1281 | 1556 | 3824 | 12 | 51 | 2 | 14 | 17 | 89 | 2 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 41 | 42 | 42 | 586 | 586 | 87 | 49 | 6 | 892 | 708 | 869 | 88 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 88 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Information about the El Morro de la Virgen Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for El Morro de la Virgen provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at El Morro de la Virgen can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our El Morro de la Virgen 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 Morro de la Virgen) 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 Morro de la Virgen 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.
El Morro de la Virgen is 4 km (2 miles) from La Paloma. If you plan a holiday in Uruguay - North, look for hotels and other accommodation in La Paloma. La Paloma has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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