La Barra surf break

La Barra surfForecast / South / Uruguay

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 pm Thursday 07 May 2026 -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
17.8° C
(Which is 1.7°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 Monday (May 11) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at La Barra in the next 16 days are 3.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) 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 1.7m 6s period and expected on Friday (May 08) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Mon 11th May)6ft (1.9m) 13s
Best Surf 9PM (Mon 11th May)6ft (1.9m) 13s
Most Powerful 9PM (Sat 9th May)11ft (3.5m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Barra over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu night, min 9°C on Fri night). Mainly near gales.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Sun night, light winds from the SW by Wed afternoon).

Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thu
14
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
3
2
3
0
0
0
0
1
1
2
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSE
13
1.9
W
6
2.2
WSW
7
2
W
6
2.5
WSW
7
3
SSW
15
3.5
SSE
16
3
SSE
15
2.5
SSE
14
2.4
SSE
14
3
S
13
2.3
S
13
1.8
S
12
1.3
SSE
12
1.1
SSE
12
0.7
SSE
11
0.6
SSE
11
0.5
SSE
10
0.9
S
10
1.1
S
11
0.9
S
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
165
279
410
345
620
4397
6721
3241
2688
2069
2787
1783
1004
459
322
133
93
62
167
275
158
Wind (km/h)
35
WNW
45
WNW
50
WNW
45
WNW
50
W
45
WSW
45
SW
35
WSW
45
W
40
WSW
30
SW
25
WSW
25
NW
30
WNW
30
WNW
25
WNW
15
WNW
15
W
10
N
10
N
10
N
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
11:35PM0.24m
5:48PM0.18m
00:19AM0.23m
5:19PM0.18m
1:33AM0.21m
2:57PM0.18m
4:58AM0.21m
3:31PM0.20m
6:15AM0.22m
4:17PM0.23m
7:03AM0.23m
5:07PM0.27m
7:41AM0.23m
5:58PM0.31m
Low Tide
8:10AM0.10m
7:50PM0.18m
8:53AM0.11m
8:56PM0.16m
9:40AM0.13m
9:55PM0.13m
10:29AM0.15m
10:53PM0.09m
11:17AM0.17m
11:52PM0.05m
12:00PM0.18m
00:54AM0.01m
12:34PM0.20m
mod rain
light rain
light rain
part cloud
light rain
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
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7:20
7:20
7:22
7:22
7:24
7:24
7:24
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5:50
5:49
5:47
5:47
5:46
5:45
5:45
8
2
3
2
2
1
Temp °C
15
11
11
11
11
12
12
11
13
13
13
12
12
13
16
13
13
15
14
15
17
7
2
1
1
0
2
2
3
3
4
6
7
8
6
10
8
10
12
14
12
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSE
13
0.6
SSE
12
0.6
SSE
12
0.5
SSE
11
0.7
S
11
0.1
NE
10
3.5
SSE
16
3
SSE
15
2.5
SSE
14
2.4
SSE
14
2.5
S
13
2.3
S
13
1.8
S
12
1.3
SSE
12
1.1
SSE
12
0.7
SSE
11
0.6
SSE
11
0.5
SSE
10
0.9
S
10
1.1
S
11
0.9
S
10
Energy kJ
165
111
106
71
123
4
5500
3241
2688
2069
2278
1783
1004
459
322
133
93
62
167
275
158
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ENE
7
0.4
ENE
8
0.4
ENE
10
0.2
ENE
11
0.2
SSE
12
0.1
E
9
0.1
SE
16
0.1
SE
16
0.1
SE
15
0.1
SE
14
0.1
E
10
0.4
SSE
12
Energy kJ
17
23
37
11
15
2
10
10
9
8
2
49
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
10
0.1
E
10
0.1
E
10
0.1
E
10
0.1
E
10
0.1
E
15
0.1
SE
14
Energy kJ
2
2
2
2
2
4
7
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
WSW
5
1.9
W
6
2.2
WSW
7
2
W
6
2.5
WSW
7
3
SSW
15
3.5
S
16
1.7
WSW
6
1.7
WSW
6
1.7
SW
6
3
S
13
0.9
WNW
4
1.1
W
5
1
W
5
1
W
4
0.7
W
5
0.6
WSW
5
Energy kJ
87
279
410
345
620
4397
6721
246
200
216
2787
29
51
43
38
24
17
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
1
2
2
5
4
4
4
4
3
4
3
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
Distance (km)
119
904
726
170
684
906
157
244
684
684
157
160
4
26
26
4
6
0
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Uruguay - South
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
2
1
1
1
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Uruguay
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
5
4
3
4
3
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
7
5
5
4
5
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
9
6
9
8
6
5
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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