La Barre de Jose Ignacio surfForecast / South / Uruguay

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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
18.5° C
(Which is 1.5°C warmer than 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 03) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at La Barre de Jose Ignacio in the next 16 days are 2.1m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 04) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 9s period and expected on Friday (May 08) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Sun 3rd May)7.5ft (2.3m) 12s
Best Surf 6AM (Sun 3rd May)7.5ft (2.3m) 12s
Most Powerful12AM (Mon 4th May)7ft (2.1m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Barre de Jose Ignacio over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Sat afternoon, calm by Tue morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 104mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 22°C on Thu morning, min 16°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue afternoon, fresh winds from the E by Wed night).

Sat
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
2
4
4
4
4
3
2
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
3
2
2
1
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
SSW
9
2.5
SSW
10
2.2
S
12
2
S
13
2.1
SSE
14
1.8
SSE
14
1.4
SSE
13
1
S
12
0.8
SSE
11
0.7
S
11
0.5
S
10
0.5
S
9
0.4
S
9
1.7
E
5
2.1
E
7
1.8
E
7
2.5
E
8
2.5
E
10
2.3
E
10
1.9
ESE
11
1.2
ESE
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1261
1348
1299
1335
1724
1241
642
299
164
116
51
42
25
170
400
321
766
1222
1090
853
326
Wind (km/h)
40
SW
25
WSW
15
W
5
NW
15
N
10
NNW
10
NW
10
NW
5
WNW
5
NW
5
ENE
10
ENE
20
ENE
35
ENE
15
NW
15
WNW
5
ESE
30
NE
40
NNW
35
N
40
NNW
cross-on
cross
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
off
off
off
High Tide
8:08PM0.37m
8:55AM0.24m
2:25PM0.21m
8:47PM0.38m
9:34AM0.23m
3:15PM0.21m
9:25PM0.37m
10:12AM0.22m
4:01PM0.22m
10:01PM0.36m
10:49AM0.21m
4:46PM0.23m
10:36PM0.34m
11:26AM0.20m
5:29PM0.23m
11:12PM0.32m
12:03PM0.20m
6:13PM0.24m
5:21AM0.16m
Low Tide
4:04PM0.17m
4:43AM0.01m
4:44PM0.18m
5:24AM0.02m
12:27PM0.16m
6:06AM0.03m
1:00PM0.16m
6:04PM0.20m
6:48AM0.04m
1:32PM0.16m
6:47PM0.20m
7:30AM0.06m
2:04PM0.15m
7:32PM0.21m
8:14AM0.07m
2:39PM0.15m
8:19PM0.21m
4:18AM0.16m
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clear
clear
clear
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part cloud
part cloud
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heavy rain
heavy rain
part cloud
cloud
heavy rain
heavy rain
rain showers
light rain
cloud
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7:15
7:16
7:16
7:18
7:18
7:18
7:20
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5:54
5:53
5:52
5:52
5:51
5:50
5:49
5:47
7
15
28
36
18
1
1
Temp °C
14
14
13
15
12
16
19
16
18
19
18
17
17
19
22
21
18
21
19
16
12
6
6
10
13
8
13
16
14
17
18
17
17
15
17
21
20
15
17
13
10
3
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
E
10
0.1
E
10
2.2
S
12
2
S
13
2.1
SSE
14
1.8
SSE
14
1.4
SSE
13
1
S
12
0.8
SSE
11
0.7
S
11
0.5
S
10
0.5
S
9
0.4
S
9
0.5
S
9
0.5
S
11
0.7
S
10
0.7
SSE
12
0.6
SSE
12
2.3
E
10
1.9
ESE
11
1.2
ESE
11
Energy kJ
8
2
1299
1335
1724
1241
642
299
164
116
51
42
25
39
61
108
140
109
1090
853
302
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
E
10
0.1
NE
8
0.2
ENE
9
0.3
W
4
0.1
NE
5
0.1
NE
6
0.2
ENE
6
0.2
ENE
8
0.2
ENE
7
0.4
SSW
6
0.2
SSE
10
0.1
SW
7
0.5
SSE
11
0.4
SSE
12
1
SSE
13
Energy kJ
8
3
7
3
1
1
4
6
5
12
11
2
70
47
326
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NE
4
0.2
W
4
0.1
E
11
0.2
SSE
10
0.1
S
12
0.4
ENE
8
Energy kJ
3
1
2
10
3
28
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
SSW
9
2.5
SSW
10
0.5
N
3
0.4
N
4
0.3
NNE
3
0.4
WSW
3
0.3
WSW
3
0.4
SSE
3
0.5
E
3
0.6
E
4
1.7
E
5
2.1
E
7
1.8
E
7
2.5
E
8
2.5
E
10
1.6
N
5
1.9
N
6
Energy kJ
1261
1348
4
5
1
3
2
3
5
9
170
400
321
766
1222
133
224
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
4
4
4
4
4
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
3
1
2
3
2
Distance (km)
1012
134
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
14
14
89
134
2
2
0
129
386
630
662
Best forecast wave conditions in Uruguay - South
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
3
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Uruguay
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
4
4
8
8
6
5
4
7
7
6
5
5
7
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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 16 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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