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Jose Ignacio surfForecast / South / Uruguay
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 pm Wednesday 03 Sep 2025 -03
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Jose Ignacio this week:
The surf forecast for Jose Ignacio over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 03) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Jose Ignacio in the next 12 days are 2.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 09) at 9AM. 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 (Sep 09) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Wed 3rd Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Wed 3rd Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Tue 9th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Jose Ignacio over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Wed night, min 7°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue morning, min 7°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the WSW by Tue morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 03 | Thursday 04 | Friday 05 | Saturday 06 | Sunday 07 | Monday 08 | Tuesday 09 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 13 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | ||
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| Energy (?) | 275 | 1 | 0 | 196 | 135 | 130 | 216 | 127 | 82 | 55 | 47 | 43 | 45 | 105 | 170 | 233 | 55 | 605 | 185 | 145 | 91 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | glass | cross- off | on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 3:04PM 0.31 | 4:20AM 0.17 | 4:06PM 0.32 | 5:10AM 12:00PM 0.19 0.20 | 5:10PM 0.33 | 5:57AM 0.21 | 12:14PM 0.18 | 6:11PM 0.34 | 6:42AM 0.24 | 12:39PM 0.16 | 7:07PM 12:08AM 0.34 0.18 | 7:27AM 0.29 | 1:03PM 0.13 | 8:01PM 1:15AM 0.34 0.19 | 8:13AM 0.33 | 1:19PM 0.12 | 8:52PM 2:13AM 0.33 0.20 | 9:00AM 0.38 | |||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 12:12AM 0.08 | 6:45AM 0.15 | 1:10AM 0.09 | 8:01AM 0.15 | 12:32PM 0.20 | 2:03AM 0.09 | 9:12AM 0.14 | 1:49PM 0.17 | 2:51AM 0.09 | 10:20AM 0.13 | 2:49PM 0.13 | 11:24PM 0.18 | 3:36AM 11:27AM 0.10 0.12 | 3:43PM 0.08 | 11:51PM 0.18 | 4:19AM 0.12 | 12:41PM 4:36PM 0.12 0.04 | 12:26AM 0.18 | 5:02AM 0.13 | ||||
Wed 03 | Thursday 04 | Friday 05 | Saturday 06 | Sunday 07 | Monday 08 | Tuesday 09 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:47 | - | - | 6:45 | ||
| Sunset | 6:20 | - | - | 6:21 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:23 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 7 | 1 | - | - | - | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 11 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 19 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 8 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 15 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 11 | 15 | ||
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for South
The wind is still cross-off at Jose Ignacio (light winds from the SW at Capitan Corbeta CA Curbelo International Airport 45 km from Jose Ignacio). 0.3m 2s local chop from the SSW with a 0.2m 7s swell, also from the SSW. 2 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
45 km away, 1 h 34 min ago
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Information about the Jose Ignacio Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Jose Ignacio provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Jose Ignacio can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Jose Ignacio 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 (Jose Ignacio) 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 Jose Ignacio 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.
Jose Ignacio is 29 km (18 miles) from the city of San Carlos. If you plan a holiday in Uruguay - South, look for hotels and other accommodation in San Carlos. San Carlos has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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