
Surf Forecasts:
La Barra surf forecast from 29 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 3 Oct, 9PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 11s period, SE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 2 Oct, 9PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 12s period, SE swell with 694 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 3 Oct, 9PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 11s 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 Saturday (Oct 03) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s. 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 1.6m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 02) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 29) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Sat 3rd Oct) | 3ft (0.9m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Sat 3rd Oct) | 3ft (0.9m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Fri 2nd Oct) | 5ft (1.6m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Barra over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Tue night, light winds from the SW by Fri morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 9°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 29 | Wednesday 30 | Thursday 1 | Friday 2 | Saturday 3 | Sunday 4 | Monday 5 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | SW 7 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SE 11 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 10 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
123 | 481 | 422 | 295 | 259 | 172 | 282 | 186 | 314 | 551 | 625 | 383 | 268 | 129 | 80 | 68 | 57 | 50 | 52 | 52 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 11:05PM0.19m | 4:29AM0.20m | 11:45PM0.18m | 5:22AM0.19m | 00:28AM0.16m | 6:01AM0.18m | 12:02PM0.33m | 1:18AM0.16m | 6:30AM0.17m | 1:05PM0.31m | 2:17AM0.16m | 6:45AM0.16m | 2:21PM0.28m | 3:24AM0.18m | 3:55PM0.26m | |||||
Low Tide | 5:55PM-0.01m | 1:21AM0.18m | 5:24AM0.20m | 6:51PM-0.00m | 6:10AM0.19m | 7:48PM0.01m | 7:02AM0.18m | 8:46PM0.03m | 3:22AM0.15m | 9:45PM0.05m | 4:27AM0.15m | 10:45PM0.08m | 10:31AM0.12m | 11:47PM0.11m | ||||||
— | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | |
6:39 | — | — | 6:40 | — | — | 6:42 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:45 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 18 |
Feels °C | 13 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 17 | 16 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | S 8 | ESE 11 | E 10 | SSE 12 | SE 11 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 10 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 |
123 | 66 | 37 | 85 | 137 | 45 | 56 | 90 | 314 | 551 | 625 | 383 | 268 | 129 | 80 | 68 | 57 | 50 | 52 | 52 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | ESE 11 | E 11 | — | E 10 | E 9 | SSE 12 | ESE 10 | SSW 7 | SSW 8 | — | — | — | E 6 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 |
15 | 24 | 39 | — | 70 | 26 | 14 | 35 | 65 | 49 | — | — | — | 36 | 79 | 46 | 33 | 23 | 14 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | S 13 | — | SE 12 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | — | — | — | S 10 | — | SW 4 | — | SW 7 | SSW 7 | SW 6 |
— | — | — | — | 3 | — | 34 | 8 | 7 | 7 | — | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | — | 2 | 4 | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 7 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | — | — | NE 4 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | — | SW 3 | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 481 | 422 | 295 | 259 | 172 | 282 | 186 | — | — | 24 | 36 | 32 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 26 | 652 | 160 | 232 | 6 | 160 | 916 | 232 | 6 | 10 | 3 | 155 | 10 | 4 | 244 | 244 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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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.










