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El Morro de la Virgen surfForecast / North / Uruguay
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 pm Monday 13 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
20.3° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)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 Friday (Apr 17) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s is also forecast. 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 1.9m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 18) 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 2.4m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 16) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Fri 17th Apr) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Fri 17th Apr) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Sat 18th Apr) | 6ft (1.9m) 10s |
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 Forecast Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Mon night, strong winds from the NE by Thu morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Fri morning, light winds from the SSW by Sun morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Mon 20 | ||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | ||
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| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 10 | 4 | 15 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 11 | |
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 kJ (?) | 9 | 8 | 24 | 33 | 88 | 145 | 72 | 49 | 45 | 334 | 126 | 318 | 63 | 361 | 351 | 293 | 158 | 113 | 241 | 247 | 278 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross | cross | glass | on | |
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Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Mon 20 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:03 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 6:14 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:12 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:08 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 10 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Temp. °C | 18 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 17 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 21 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 16 | |
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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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