La Barra Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.92° S 54.87° W

La Barra Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 am 06 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's La Barra sea temperature is
13.8°C
0.7° 

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 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 10 Oct, 3AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s period, SE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 11 Oct, 6AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 11s period, ESE swell with 711 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 10 Oct, 3AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s 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 10) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 9s period. 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 1.7m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 11) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Oct 08) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Sat 10th Oct)5ft (1.5m) 9s
Best Surf 3AM (Sat 10th Oct)5ft (1.5m) 9s
Most Powerful 6AM (Sun 11th Oct)5.5ft (1.7m) 11s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 46mm), heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the WSW by Sun morning).

Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Wave
Height (m)
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10
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4
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6
0.3
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9
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9
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11
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11
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11
1.5
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8
1.2
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8
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
35
17
48
75
187
13
142
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192
296
272
342
396
479
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698
452
297
298
185
185
Wind (km/h)
15
NE
25
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25
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30
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30
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15
SE
10
SW
15
SW
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SW
15
SSW
15
SSW
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SE
5
WSW
20
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High Tide
5:25PM0.25m
5:16AM0.23m
6:34PM0.25m
6:03AM0.25m
7:26PM0.24m
6:48AM0.28m
8:11PM0.24m
7:33AM0.30m
8:52PM0.23m
8:16AM0.31m
9:32PM0.22m
8:59AM0.31m
10:11PM0.21m
Low Tide
11:47AM0.09m
00:48AM0.13m
12:58PM0.06m
1:44AM0.15m
2:01PM0.04m
2:34AM0.16m
2:56PM0.02m
3:20AM0.17m
3:47PM0.01m
11:59PM0.19m
4:01AM0.18m
4:35PM0.02m
00:30AM0.18m
4:37AM0.18m
5:21PM0.03m
1:08AM0.17m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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