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La Barre de Jose Ignacio surfForecast / South / Uruguay

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 pm Sunday 11 Jan 2026 -03
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La Barre de Jose Ignacio surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's La Barre de Jose Ignacio sea temperature is
22.5° C
 (Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for La Barre de Jose Ignacio this week:

The surf forecast for La Barre de Jose Ignacio over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jan 12) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at La Barre de Jose Ignacio in the next 12 days are 1.7m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jan 19) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Jan 15) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Mon 12th Jan)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Best Surf 6AM (Mon 12th Jan)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Most Powerful 3AM (Mon 19th Jan)5.5ft (1.7m) 6s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Barre de Jose Ignacio over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 19°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 32°C on Thu morning, min 17°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sun
18
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3
SE
0.8
SE
0.6
E
0.5
SE
0.6
E
0.6
E
0.4
ESE
0.4
SE
1
E
0.2
SSW
0.2
SSW
1.1
E
0.7
E
1.2
SSW
1.2
S
1
SSE
0.5
SE
0.5
SE
0.2
SSW
0.3
SE
0.4
ENE
Period(s) (?)778666664875666665775
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1595842192624129307556319196691614578
Wind
(km/h)
10
ESE
5
SSW
15
ESE
20
NE
5
NW
15
ESE
15
ENE
5
NE
25
E
25
NE
15
N
15
E
10
NNW
15
SSW
15
S
15
NE
10
NW
20
SE
25
NNE
10
SSW
20
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		glasscross-
on		crosscross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
on		offcross-
on		oncross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:10AM
0.30
3:00PM
0.20
7:35PM
0.20
3:03AM
0.31
4:06PM
0.19
8:55PM
0.19
3:53AM
0.32
5:02PM
0.19
10:33PM
0.20
4:41AM
0.33
5:48PM
0.19
12:01AM
0.20
5:26AM
0.34
6:28PM 12:40AM
0.19 0.21
6:09AM
0.34
7:04PM 1:11AM
0.19 0.21
6:52AM
0.35
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:47PM
0.14
10:40AM
0.07
5:23PM
0.18
10:29PM
0.16
11:34AM
0.07
6:25PM 11:08PM
0.18 0.18
12:27PM
0.07
7:25PM 11:45PM
0.18 0.20
1:19PM
0.06
8:17PM 12:30AM
0.17 0.20
2:09PM
0.06
9:02PM 1:30AM
0.16 0.21
2:56PM
0.05
9:45PM 2:32AM
0.15 0.20
3:40PM
0.05
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sun
18
Sunrise-5:37--5:37--5:39--5:39--5:41--5:41--5:43-
Sunset--7:54--7:54--7:53--7:53--7:53--7:53--7:52
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
-----------221--------
Temp. °C202324212526222726233227222121192827212424
Feels °C (?)192324212526222724223227231919182824182323
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Information about the La Barre de Jose Ignacio Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for La Barre de Jose Ignacio provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at La Barre de Jose Ignacio can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our La Barre de Jose Ignacio 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 Barre de Jose Ignacio) 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 Barre de Jose Ignacio 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.

La Barre de Jose Ignacio is 27 km (17 miles) from the city of San Carlos. If you plan a holiday in Uruguay - South, look for hotels and other accommodation in San Carlos. San Carlos has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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