
Surf Forecasts:
El Morro de la Virgen surf forecast from 29 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 29 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 14s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 2 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 11s period, S swell with 1,459 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 29 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 14s period with SE swell.
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 Monday (Jun 29) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. 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 2.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 02) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 04) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Mon 29th Jun) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Mon 29th Jun) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Thu 2nd Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Morro de la Virgen over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon afternoon, min 8°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, strong winds from the SSW by Wed night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri night, min 9°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Thu morning, light winds from the ESE by Fri morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 1 | Thursday 2 | Friday 3 | Saturday 4 | Sunday 5 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 12 | E 7 | E 8 | SW 7 | SW 8 | SW 8 |
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68 | 62 | 53 | 48 | 31 | 71 | 69 | 135 | 612 | 1459 | 1256 | 917 | 550 | 356 | 158 | 246 | 123 | 82 | 189 | 250 | 314 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 1:03PM0.25m | 6:49PM0.41m | 7:29AM0.23m | 1:46PM0.25m | 7:31PM0.41m | 8:10AM0.23m | 2:25PM0.26m | 8:13PM0.40m | 8:50AM0.24m | 3:04PM0.26m | 8:54PM0.39m | 9:30AM0.24m | 3:44PM0.26m | 9:35PM0.39m | 3:23AM0.20m | 4:25PM0.26m | 10:17PM0.38m | 4:14AM0.20m | 5:07PM0.25m | 11:01PM0.36m | |
Low Tide | 9:41AM0.14m | 3:00PM0.22m | 11:15PM0.18m | 3:49AM0.05m | 3:47PM0.22m | 11:47PM0.18m | 4:33AM0.05m | 4:33PM0.22m | 00:19AM0.18m | 5:16AM0.05m | 5:18PM0.21m | 00:52AM0.17m | 5:58AM0.06m | 12:26PM0.13m | 6:03PM0.21m | 6:39AM0.07m | 1:11PM0.13m | 6:48PM0.20m | 7:19AM0.09m | 2:00PM0.13m | 7:31PM0.19m |
7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | |
— | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 10 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 8 |
Feels °C | 6 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | -1 | -1 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | S 6 | SSW 6 | S 7 | S 7 | S 9 | S 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SSE 11 | SE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 12 | E 7 | E 8 | E 9 | ENE 9 | E 9 |
59 | 46 | 27 | 35 | 22 | 71 | 69 | 13 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 550 | 356 | 158 | 246 | 113 | 82 | 38 | 25 | 6 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | S 8 | SSE 11 | ENE 8 | S 16 | — | — | — | — | E 8 | ENE 8 | SSE 13 | — | SSE 11 | S 10 | ENE 8 | S 19 | SE 17 |
68 | 62 | 53 | 48 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 5 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 6 | 66 | — | 123 | 47 | 57 | 7 | 11 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 9 | E 7 | SE 11 | E 8 | S 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 8 | — | — | SE 7 | — | — | — | — |
28 | 9 | 12 | 1 | 31 | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 5 | SW 6 | SSW 6 | — | — | ENE 3 | — | S 8 | S 8 | S 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | — | — | ENE 5 | E 6 | NNW 3 | WSW 5 | SW 7 | SW 8 | SW 8 |
28 | 44 | 68 | — | — | 1 | — | 135 | 612 | 1459 | 1256 | 917 | — | — | 35 | 112 | 1 | 41 | 189 | 250 | 314 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 598 | 312 | 312 | 482 | 491 | 4 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 61 | 1 | 6 | 49 | 5 |
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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.









