La Barra surf break

La Barra surfForecast / South / Uruguay

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 pm Saturday 30 May 2026 -03
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La Barra surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's La Barra sea temperature is
12.9° C
(Which is 1.1°C colder than average for this time of year)

La Barra surf forecast from 30 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 31 May, 9AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 8s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 2 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period, SE swell with 216 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 31 May, 9AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 8s period with SE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for La Barra this week:

The surf forecast for La Barra over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 31) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 2s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at La Barra in the next 16 days are 1.1m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 02) 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 1.4m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 04) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Sun 31st May)1.5ft (0.5m) 8s
Best Surf 9AM (Sun 31st May)1.5ft (0.5m) 8s
Most Powerful 9PM (Tue 2nd Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Barra over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sat
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSE
9
0.5
SSE
8
0.5
SE
8
0.6
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.8
SSE
5
0.9
SSE
7
1.1
SSE
8
1
SSE
8
1
SSE
9
1
SSE
9
0.9
SSE
9
0.9
SSE
9
0.7
SSE
9
1
E
6
1.1
E
6
0.4
SSE
8
0.9
E
6
0.7
E
6
0.6
E
6
0.2
SSE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
61
38
28
37
20
31
77
146
134
168
164
151
121
84
60
78
24
66
39
30
7
Wind (km/h)
5
ESE
10
SW
10
W
20
WSW
10
SSW
20
SSE
15
SSE
10
E
10
ENE
15
ENE
20
NE
15
NE
25
ENE
20
ENE
25
ENE
25
NE
25
NE
25
NNE
10
NNE
10
NNE
10
NNW
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
High Tide
7:50PM0.30m
9:00AM0.20m
8:28PM0.30m
9:37AM0.19m
9:04PM0.30m
10:13AM0.18m
9:37PM0.28m
10:48AM0.18m
10:09PM0.27m
11:18AM0.18m
10:43PM0.25m
11:45AM0.18m
4:54PM0.17m
11:25PM0.23m
Low Tide
4:05AM0.05m
12:12PM0.15m
4:44AM0.06m
12:47PM0.15m
5:19AM0.07m
1:20PM0.15m
5:53AM0.08m
1:50PM0.15m
6:28AM0.09m
2:15PM0.16m
7:05AM0.10m
2:44PM0.16m
6:50PM0.16m
7:47AM0.12m
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clear
clear
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clear
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part cloud
clear
clear
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clear
clear
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:37
7:37
7:37
7:39
7:39
7:39
7:41
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:36
5:36
5:36
5:35
5:35
5:35
5:35
5:34
Temp °C
16
15
13
13
12
12
12
12
14
15
14
15
16
16
18
19
17
18
21
18
17
16
15
10
9
10
8
9
9
11
11
10
11
11
13
14
15
14
17
20
17
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
E
6
0.5
ESE
6
0.5
E
6
0.6
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.2
E
6
1.1
SSE
8
1
SSE
8
1
SSE
9
1
SSE
9
0.9
SSE
9
0.9
SSE
9
0.7
SSE
9
0.6
S
9
0.5
S
9
0.4
SSE
8
0.9
E
6
0.7
E
6
0.6
E
6
0.5
E
7
Energy kJ
25
21
22
37
20
14
3
146
134
168
164
151
121
84
56
38
24
66
39
30
23
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSE
9
0.5
SSE
8
0.5
SE
8
0.4
E
6
0.4
E
6
0.3
E
6
0.1
SE
10
0.1
E
6
0.1
E
10
0.1
E
10
0.1
E
6
0.4
SE
11
0.1
S
17
0.2
SSE
11
0.3
SSE
10
0.3
SSE
9
0.3
SSE
9
0.2
SSE
8
Energy kJ
61
38
28
12
13
7
4
1
2
2
1
32
6
12
18
16
15
7
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
ENE
6
0.3
S
8
0.3
S
8
0.2
S
7
0.1
SE
10
0.1
SE
10
0.1
SE
10
0.1
E
9
0.1
S
12
0.1
SE
11
Energy kJ
8
12
11
4
4
4
4
2
3
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WSW
2
0.4
SW
3
0.3
SSW
4
0.8
SSE
5
0.9
SSE
7
0.2
ENE
6
0.1
NE
6
0.4
ENE
4
0.4
ENE
4
0.6
E
4
0.8
E
4
1
E
6
1.1
E
6
1.2
ENE
6
Energy kJ
1
3
2
31
77
4
1
4
7
15
22
60
78
112
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
0
6
0
119
77
652
530
3
0
114
10
0
114
10
428
153
427
3
1
1
77
Best forecast wave conditions in Uruguay - South
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Uruguay
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
7
6
5
5
4
5
5
6
4
4
5
5
5
4
5
8
5
5
7
9
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Information about the La Barra Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for La Barra provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at La Barra can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our La Barra 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 (La Barra) 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 La Barra 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Uruguay - South? If you are looking for accommodation near La Barra, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Uruguay - South, consider staying in Maldonado which is 8 km (5 miles) away. Other places in and around Uruguay - South where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include San Carlos which is 14 km (9 miles) away, Minas, Rocha and La Paloma.

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