La Barra Surf Break
Lat Long: 34.92° S 54.87° W

La Barra Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Weather Forecast for La Barra

Issued: 2 pm 05 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's La Barra sea temperature is
13.4° C

Normal for this time of year

La Barra surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


La Barra surf forecast from 6 Jun 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 11 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 11s period, ESE swell with 346 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for La Barra this week:

The most powerful waves expected at La Barra in the next 16 days are 1.2m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 11) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 11) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 6AM (Thu 11th Jun)4ft (1.2m) 11s

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 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Wed afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Mon night, fresh winds from the SW by Thu morning).

Fri
5
Saturday
6
Sunday
7
Monday
8
Tuesday
9
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
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
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
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)
0.5
E
7
0.3
SSE
8
0.3
SSE
9
0.3
SSE
9
0.3
SSE
9
0.5
SE
6
0.6
SE
6
0.5
S
9
0.6
S
8
0.5
S
7
0.5
S
7
0.8
SSE
7
0.7
E
7
1.1
ESE
8
0.9
E
9
1.1
SE
9
1.2
ESE
9
1.1
ESE
10
1.9
SW
6
1.5
SW
7
1
SW
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
21
14
15
16
15
19
28
41
43
27
25
58
54
159
127
217
231
265
278
206
80
Wind (km/h)
10
S
10
NNE
5
NE
10
SSE
10
SE
15
ESE
20
ESE
20
E
20
E
20
ESE
15
S
20
SSW
25
SW
20
SW
25
SW
25
SW
25
W
30
SW
30
WSW
20
NW
30
NW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
4:54PM0.17m
11:25PM0.23m
12:12PM0.19m
00:22AM0.21m
12:44PM0.20m
1:51AM0.20m
1:26PM0.21m
5:53AM0.21m
2:21PM0.24m
6:35AM0.22m
3:25PM0.27m
7:02AM0.22m
4:30PM0.30m
7:19AM0.21m
Low Tide
6:50PM0.16m
7:47AM0.12m
3:49PM0.17m
7:54PM0.15m
8:32AM0.14m
8:49PM0.12m
9:18AM0.15m
9:41PM0.08m
10:01AM0.17m
10:36PM0.05m
10:38AM0.19m
11:34PM0.01m
11:06AM0.20m
00:37AM-0.01m
11:03AM0.19m
cloud
clear
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:41
7:41
7:41
7:41
7:43
7:43
7:43
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:35
5:34
5:34
5:34
5:34
5:34
5:34
5:34
 mm
4
3
3
Temp °C
17
15
15
15
14
14
14
14
15
15
13
13
12
12
12
11
11
11
11
10
12
Feels °C
16
14
15
14
13
12
11
10
11
12
12
10
7
8
7
6
7
4
4
5
5
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
E
7
0.5
E
7
0.4
ENE
7
0.3
ENE
7
0.3
SSE
9
0.5
SE
6
0.3
S
10
0.5
S
9
0.6
S
8
0.5
S
7
0.5
S
7
0.8
ESE
6
0.7
E
7
1.1
ESE
8
0.9
E
9
1.1
SE
9
1.2
ESE
9
1.1
ESE
10
0.9
ESE
10
0.5
ESE
10
1
SW
6
Energy kJ
21
23
15
9
15
19
19
41
43
27
25
41
54
159
127
217
231
265
160
51
80
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSE
9
0.3
SSE
8
0.3
SSE
9
0.3
SSE
9
0.3
E
6
0.2
SSE
11
0.1
NE
6
0.2
ENE
6
0.1
NE
6
0.1
NE
6
0.1
SE
10
0.4
SSE
7
0.6
SE
7
0.5
S
5
0.8
SSE
8
0.8
E
9
0.1
SE
16
0.4
ESE
12
0.5
ESE
10
Energy kJ
16
14
15
16
7
12
2
4
1
1
4
15
38
12
86
102
10
57
59
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
10
0.2
ENE
6
0.1
S
8
0.1
SE
9
0.1
SE
11
0.2
SSE
9
Energy kJ
3
2
2
2
4
1
3
5
7
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SE
6
0.9
SE
5
0.5
ESE
4
0.6
ESE
4
0.4
ESE
5
0.8
SSE
7
0.6
S
7
0.5
S
5
0.3
WSW
2
0.3
WNW
2
1.7
WSW
6
1.9
SW
6
1.5
SW
7
0.4
NW
4
Energy kJ
28
32
8
11
10
58
33
12
1
1
201
278
206
5
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
Distance (km)
157
24
77
652
652
114
114
155
114
114
72
684
694
160
157
232
57
160
232
4
26
Best forecast wave conditions in Uruguay - South
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Uruguay
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
8
9
6
8
7
8
7
6
9
5
7
6
5
9
9
9
7
6
7
8
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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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