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El Morro de la Virgen surfForecast / North / Uruguay
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 am Saturday 02 May 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
18.9° C
(Which is 1.6°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 Sunday (May 03) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s. 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 5.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 08) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 8s period and expected on Friday (May 08) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Sun 3rd May) | 7ft (2.2m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Fri 8th May) | 18ft (5.5m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Fri 8th May) | 18ft (5.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Morro de la Virgen over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Sat morning, calm by Sun afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 85mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, fresh winds from the ESE by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 2 | Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SSW 8 | SSW 9 | S 10 | S 12 | SSE 13 | SSE 15 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | SSE 9 | SSE 12 | SSE 13 | |
605 | 1023 | 1200 | 1117 | 1175 | 1900 | 1412 | 777 | 283 | 148 | 93 | 53 | 49 | 41 | 25 | 68 | 131 | 254 | 415 | 4723 | 7684 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | |
High Tide | 1:29PM0.25m | 7:51PM0.42m | 8:30AM0.28m | 2:19PM0.25m | 8:32PM0.42m | 9:12AM0.27m | 3:08PM0.25m | 9:11PM0.42m | 9:52AM0.26m | 3:56PM0.25m | 9:50PM0.41m | 3:15AM0.16m | 4:44PM0.26m | 10:27PM0.40m | 4:07AM0.17m | 5:33PM0.26m | 11:04PM0.38m | 5:00AM0.17m | 6:24PM0.27m | ||
Low Tide | 10:44AM0.17m | 4:03PM0.17m | 00:12AM0.17m | 4:38AM0.02m | 4:44PM0.19m | 00:58AM0.17m | 5:20AM0.02m | 12:09PM0.16m | 1:36AM0.16m | 6:02AM0.03m | 12:49PM0.15m | 6:07PM0.21m | 6:45AM0.04m | 1:27PM0.15m | 6:49PM0.22m | 7:27AM0.06m | 2:05PM0.14m | 7:32PM0.24m | 3:20AM0.15m | 2:45PM0.14m | 8:16PM0.25m |
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 | 7:11 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — |
 | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:47 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 14 | 58 | 1 | — | 6 | 15 | 11 | 4 | |
Temp °C | 15 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 16 |
5 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 10 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | E 10 | E 10 | S 12 | SSE 13 | SSE 15 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | SSE 10 | ESE 7 | SSE 9 | E 8 | — |
 kJ | 5 | 8 | 8 | 1117 | 1175 | 1900 | 1412 | 777 | 283 | 148 | 93 | 53 | 49 | 41 | 25 | 12 | 35 | 254 | 415 | 257 | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | ENE 8 | — | — | — | NNE 4 | NE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | SW 6 | SSE 11 | SSW 8 | S 10 | E 8 | — | — |
| kJ | 9 | 8 | 2 | 7 | — | — | — | 8 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 13 | 13 | 88 | 270 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 11 | — | — | WSW 3 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | S 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | 10 | 9 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 8 | SSW 9 | S 10 | — | — | N 3 | N 3 | — | NNE 5 | WSW 2 | SW 4 | — | — | — | SE 4 | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | — | ENE 8 | SSE 12 | SSE 13 |
| kJ | 605 | 1023 | 1200 | — | — | 7 | 7 | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | 21 | 68 | 131 | — | 472 | 4723 | 7684 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 618 | 870 | 88 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 869 | 596 | 334 | 869 | 586 | 42 | 598 | 1 |
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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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