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
20.6° C
(Which is 3.4°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 Tuesday (Apr 28) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 12s 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 2.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 03) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Tue 28th Apr)5ft (1.5m) 12s
Best Surf 9PM (Tue 28th Apr)5ft (1.5m) 12s
Most Powerful12PM (Sun 3rd May)8ft (2.5m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (gales from the W on Sun night, light winds from the WSW by Mon night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Wed morning, light winds from the NNW by Thu afternoon).

Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
3
2
1
2
0
0
0
1
1
2
1
1
1
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
6
1.4
WSW
5
2.5
WSW
7
3.5
SW
9
3
SSW
9
2.1
S
12
2.1
SSE
12
1.6
SSE
12
1.2
SSE
11
0.9
SSE
10
0.7
SSE
10
0.9
SW
5
0.9
SSW
12
0.8
S
12
0.8
S
12
0.7
S
11
0.7
S
11
0.6
S
11
1.7
S
6
1.7
S
7
1.7
S
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
19
109
748
1573
1276
1207
1272
737
346
170
92
39
193
177
169
118
116
90
191
274
529
Wind (km/h)
25
WNW
30
W
55
W
60
W
45
SW
20
WSW
25
WNW
25
W
20
NW
30
NW
35
W
15
NW
20
NW
15
W
15
NNW
15
NNW
15
WNW
15
W
35
SSE
30
SSE
30
S
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
on
on
cross-on
High Tide
4:33PM0.23m
6:16AM0.22m
5:25PM0.25m
7:00AM0.22m
6:11PM0.27m
7:37AM0.22m
6:53PM0.28m
8:14AM0.22m
12:48PM0.19m
7:35PM0.29m
8:51AM0.22m
2:12PM0.19m
8:15PM0.30m
9:29AM0.21m
8:53PM0.30m
Low Tide
12:00PM0.14m
00:27AM0.07m
12:58PM0.15m
1:27AM0.05m
1:50PM0.16m
2:19AM0.04m
2:36PM0.17m
3:05AM0.03m
3:14PM0.18m
3:49AM0.03m
3:43PM0.18m
4:30AM0.03m
12:35PM0.17m
thunderstorm
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
light rain
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
light rain
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7:11
7:11
7:13
7:13
7:13
7:15
7:16
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6:01
6:00
6:00
5:59
5:58
5:57
5:55
1
2
1
4
3
2
Temp °C
18
15
13
15
16
16
14
15
13
17
18
17
17
21
19
21
23
19
14
14
14
12
9
1
7
7
10
8
9
8
9
11
14
13
19
16
19
21
17
7
7
7
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
6
0.3
E
7
2.1
S
12
2.1
SSE
12
1.6
SSE
12
1.2
SSE
11
0.9
SSE
10
0.7
SSE
10
0.9
SW
5
0.9
SSW
12
0.8
S
12
0.8
S
12
0.7
S
11
0.7
S
11
0.6
S
11
0.2
ENE
7
0.2
ENE
7
0.2
E
10
Energy kJ
19
8
1207
1272
737
346
170
92
36
193
177
169
118
116
90
5
4
8
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
E
6
0.2
S
9
0.1
S
8
0.1
E
9
0.1
E
9
0.4
SSE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.2
SSE
10
0.3
SSE
14
0.2
E
11
0.1
NE
4
0.2
E
11
0.2
E
11
0.2
E
11
0.2
E
10
Energy kJ
7
7
1
2
2
39
25
10
38
9
1
9
9
9
8
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
9
0.1
S
10
0.1
E
9
0.1
E
9
0.1
E
11
0.1
E
10
0.1
E
10
0.2
E
11
0.1
SE
9
0.2
E
10
Energy kJ
6
2
2
2
2
2
2
9
3
8
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WNW
3
1.4
WSW
5
2.5
WSW
7
3.5
SW
9
3
SSW
9
0.9
W
5
0.6
W
5
1
WNW
4
1.5
W
6
0.5
W
5
0.5
WNW
4
0.2
W
3
0.2
NNE
2
0.3
NNE
2
1.7
S
6
1.7
S
7
1.7
S
10
Energy kJ
3
109
748
1573
1276
34
15
38
141
12
7
1
1
1
191
274
529
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
4
4
4
2
1
1
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
2
2
2
Distance (km)
402
947
918
779
936
26
4
26
0
76
73
4
4
0
0
0
0
0
652
652
244
Best forecast wave conditions in Uruguay - South
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
2
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Uruguay
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
3
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
8
6
6
5
5
5
9
6
7
5
5
4
7
6
5
5
5
4
4
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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