La Barra surf break

La Barra surfForecast / South / Uruguay

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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
17.4° C
(Which is 1.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 Wednesday (May 13) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at La Barra in the next 16 days are 2.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 10) 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 1.4m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (May 12) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Wed 13th May)4ft (1.2m) 11s
Best Surf 9AM (Wed 13th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 11s
Most Powerful 6PM (Sun 10th May)8ft (2.5m) 15s

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 Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Sun afternoon, calm by Wed morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
3
2
2
0
0
1
3
2
2
0
0
0
3
1
2
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
SSE
14
2.5
SSE
14
3
SSE
13
2.4
S
13
1.9
SSE
13
1.4
SSE
13
1.2
SSE
12
1.1
S
12
1.4
SSE
11
1.5
S
12
1.2
S
12
1.6
SSW
11
2.2
S
7
2.1
S
10
1.6
S
11
1.4
S
10
1.1
S
9
0.9
SSE
9
0.8
SSE
9
0.7
SSE
10
1.5
S
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2989
2454
2719
1999
1211
659
440
330
504
717
390
597
487
955
573
384
212
138
110
104
141
Wind (km/h)
45
WSW
40
WSW
35
SW
30
W
30
NW
35
WNW
35
W
10
WSW
5
NW
10
S
5
NW
20
SW
30
SSW
20
S
5
WNW
10
WSW
10
N
15
NW
20
WSW
20
S
20
SSW
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
glassy
on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
4:58AM0.21m
3:31PM0.20m
6:15AM0.22m
4:17PM0.23m
7:03AM0.23m
5:07PM0.27m
7:41AM0.23m
5:58PM0.31m
8:14AM0.22m
6:50PM0.34m
8:45AM0.21m
7:42PM0.37m
9:16AM0.19m
Low Tide
9:55PM0.13m
10:29AM0.15m
10:53PM0.09m
11:17AM0.17m
11:52PM0.05m
12:00PM0.18m
00:54AM0.01m
12:34PM0.20m
1:57AM-0.02m
12:26PM0.20m
3:01AM-0.04m
4:03AM-0.04m
part cloud
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:22
7:24
7:24
7:24
7:26
7:26
7:26
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:47
5:47
5:46
5:45
5:45
5:44
5:44
5:43
Temp °C
12
13
13
13
12
14
16
14
14
15
14
14
13
12
12
13
11
13
14
13
13
2
4
6
8
7
6
9
10
14
14
13
9
7
6
9
10
8
9
10
9
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
SSE
14
2.5
SSE
14
3
SSE
13
2.4
S
13
1.9
SSE
13
1.4
SSE
13
1.2
SSE
12
1.1
S
12
1.4
SSE
11
1.5
S
12
1.2
S
12
0.1
SE
14
0.1
SE
14
1.6
S
11
1.4
S
10
1.1
S
9
0.9
SSE
9
0.8
SSE
9
0.7
SSE
10
0.1
E
8
Energy kJ
2989
2454
2614
1999
1211
659
440
330
504
717
390
8
7
573
384
212
138
110
104
1
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
W
5
0.2
ESE
16
0.1
SE
15
0.1
E
10
0.1
E
10
0.1
E
8
Energy kJ
13
25
8
2
2
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
16
0.1
E
10
0.1
E
8
Energy kJ
10
2
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
WSW
6
1.7
WSW
6
3
S
13
1
W
5
1
W
5
1.4
W
5
1.3
W
5
0.4
NW
3
1.6
SSW
11
2.2
S
7
2.1
S
10
0.3
W
3
0.3
WSW
2
1.5
S
6
Energy kJ
284
202
2719
53
43
100
88
2
597
487
955
1
1
141
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
3
2
2
3
2
2
1
2
4
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
906
159
157
157
26
157
72
4
0
57
0
159
906
232
0
4
0
0
72
77
232
Best forecast wave conditions in Uruguay - South
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
3
2
3
3
2
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Uruguay
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
4
3
2
3
3
2
2
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
4
5
9
8
9
9
7
9
5
5
6
5
4
5
4
5
4
5
4
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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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