La Barra surf break

La Barra surfForecast / South / Uruguay

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 am Tuesday 23 Dec 2025 -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
22.9° C
(Which is 2.5°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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Dec 29) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at La Barra in the next 12 days are 1.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Dec 30) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Friday (Dec 26) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Mon 29th Dec)2.5ft (0.8m) 11s
Best Surf 6AM (Tue 30th Dec)3ft (0.9m) 12s
Most Powerful 3PM (Tue 30th Dec)4.5ft (1.4m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Barra over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, strong winds from the SSE by Wed night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 18°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Fri night, light winds from the N by Sun night).

Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.5
E
0.5
E
0.3
ENE
0.5
E
0.7
E
0.1
S
0.8
S
1
S
0.9
SSE
0.6
ESE
0.4
S
0.4
S
0.3
S
0.6
E
0.9
SSE
0.6
SSW
0.5
SSW
0.9
SSE
0.8
S
0.9
S
1
S
Period(s) (?)783846566591110645510121413
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)26281281213267471626351928312116177174320339
Wind
(km/h)
5
NNE
20
SE
15
ENE
10
ESE
20
ESE
40
SSE
25
SSE
20
SSE
15
NE
15
N
25
E
25
NE
20
NNW
15
SE
15
SE
15
ESE
15
S
25
NE
5
SSW
25
ESE
25
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glassoncrosscross-
on
cross-
on
onononcross-
off
offcross-
on
cross-
off
offcross-
on
oncross-
on
oncross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:59AM
0.26
10:44PM
0.19
4:13AM 10:45AM
0.16 0.25
11:13PM
0.20
11:41AM
0.23
11:49PM
0.21
12:53PM 4:55PM
0.21 0.20
12:32AM
0.23
5:52PM
0.21
1:25AM
0.25
6:40PM 2:28AM
0.22 0.28
7:20PM
0.21
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:17PM 2:22AM
0.10 0.15
6:00AM
0.15
7:03PM
0.12
7:06AM
0.13
7:50PM
0.14
8:03AM
0.10
3:40PM
0.20
8:37PM
0.16
8:59AM
0.07
9:21PM
0.18
9:55AM
0.03
10:00PM
0.19
10:54AM
0.01
10:30PM
0.20
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Sunrise5:22--5:22--5:24--5:24--5:24--5:26--5:26--
Sunset-7:52--7:53--7:53--7:53--7:54--7:54--7:54-
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
-----24---------------
Temp. °C242522272724191918252523292722222220232322
Feels °C (?)272623282624151516232118292721202018221918
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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 12 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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