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
13.0° C
(Which is 1.6°C colder than average 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 Monday (May 25) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 6s. 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 0.9m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 30) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 7s period and expected on Thursday (May 28) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Mon 25th May)2ft (0.6m) 12s
Best Surf12PM (Mon 25th May)2ft (0.6m) 12s
Most Powerful12AM (Sat 30th May)3ft (0.9m) 10s

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 Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSE
12
0.5
SSE
11
0.4
SSE
11
0.4
SSE
10
0.3
SSE
10
0.3
SSE
10
0.3
SSE
9
0.3
SSE
9
0.2
SSE
9
0.2
SSE
8
0.2
SSE
8
0.2
SSE
8
0.3
SSE
8
0.4
SSE
10
0.9
SSE
10
0.8
SSE
9
0.7
SSE
9
0.5
SSE
8
0.4
SSE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.3
SE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
160
71
38
34
19
18
16
16
7
7
6
6
13
37
157
100
70
39
26
15
8
Wind (km/h)
10
NNE
10
NE
10
N
5
SW
10
SSE
5
NNE
5
NNW
5
SSE
10
NE
10
NNE
15
E
15
NE
10
NNE
15
NE
10
NNE
10
NNE
5
NNE
10
N
10
NW
10
SW
10
NNW
cross-off
cross-off
off
glassy
on
cross-off
glassy
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
off
cross-off
cross
off
High Tide
4:05PM0.25m
6:29AM0.21m
5:00PM0.26m
6:45AM0.21m
5:47PM0.28m
7:15AM0.21m
6:31PM0.29m
7:48AM0.21m
7:11PM0.30m
8:24AM0.20m
7:50PM0.30m
9:00AM0.20m
8:28PM0.30m
Low Tide
11:28AM0.16m
00:11AM0.05m
12:21PM0.17m
1:06AM0.04m
1:10PM0.17m
1:56AM0.04m
10:42AM0.18m
1:48PM0.18m
2:41AM0.04m
11:02AM0.17m
3:24AM0.04m
4:05AM0.05m
12:12PM0.15m
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:33
7:33
7:35
7:35
7:35
7:37
7:37
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:37
5:37
5:37
5:37
5:37
5:36
5:36
Temp °C
16
17
15
15
15
14
13
14
13
13
14
13
14
16
15
15
18
17
17
18
17
14
15
13
14
13
13
13
13
11
11
11
10
12
14
13
14
18
16
16
16
16
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSE
12
0.5
SSE
11
0.4
SSE
11
0.4
SSE
10
0.3
SSE
10
0.3
SSE
10
0.3
SSE
9
0.3
SSE
9
0.3
ENE
7
0.3
ENE
7
0.3
ENE
7
0.3
ENE
7
0.3
ENE
7
0.4
SSE
10
0.9
SSE
10
0.8
SSE
9
0.7
SSE
9
0.5
SSE
8
0.4
SSE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.3
SE
7
Energy kJ
160
71
38
34
19
18
16
16
9
9
9
10
9
37
157
100
70
39
26
15
8
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NE
6
0.2
ENE
3
0.1
E
8
0.1
NE
7
0.2
ENE
7
0.2
ENE
6
0.3
ENE
7
0.2
SSE
9
0.2
SSE
8
0.2
SSE
8
0.2
SSE
8
0.3
SSE
8
0.3
ENE
7
0.2
E
7
0.2
E
7
0.2
E
6
0.3
E
5
0.2
ENE
5
0.2
S
8
0.2
S
8
Energy kJ
1
1
1
2
4
4
9
7
7
6
6
13
10
4
4
3
5
2
5
5
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
8
0.1
S
11
0.1
SE
11
0.1
SE
10
0.1
SE
10
0.2
SSE
12
0.3
ENE
5
0.2
E
5
0.2
E
5
Energy kJ
1
2
5
4
4
15
5
2
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
NNE
2
0.2
NNE
2
0.3
ENE
3
0.5
ENE
4
0.2
ENE
4
Energy kJ
1
1
1
8
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
0
0
1
652
906
399
119
906
726
744
935
744
415
1
0
0
0
1
779
935
694
Best forecast wave conditions in Uruguay - South
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Uruguay
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
4
9
9
6
9
9
6
9
8
6
5
5
5
5
5
7
7
5
5
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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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