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La Barre de Jose Ignacio surfForecast / South / Uruguay

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 am Friday 16 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
22.9° C
 (Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Saturday (Jan 17) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s 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 12 days are 2.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jan 18) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jan 21) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Sat 17th Jan)3ft (0.9m) 6s
Best Surf 3AM (Tue 20th Jan)4ft (1.2m) 10s
Most Powerful 3PM (Sun 18th Jan)7.5ft (2.3m) 7s

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

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 17°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, fresh winds from the SSE by Sun afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.4
S
1.2
S
0.9
SSE
0.6
SSE
0.6
E
0.3
S
1.7
S
2.3
S
1.9
S
1.4
S
1.1
S
1.1
S
0.8
S
0.7
S
0.5
S
0.4
S
1.5
E
0.4
ESE
0.8
ESE
1
E
0.7
ESE
Period(s) (?)666786677881099886911810
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)12510468364461905473972331332601027332191492813011195
Wind
(km/h)
25
SSE
20
SSE
15
ENE
10
N
20
SE
5
E
30
SSE
35
SSE
20
SSE
15
SSE
20
SE
15
ENE
15
NNE
30
E
25
NE
25
N
30
E
25
NNE
15
NNE
25
E
20
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
ononcrossoffcross-
on		crossononononcross-
on		crosscross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:28PM 12:40AM
0.19 0.21
6:09AM
0.34
7:04PM 1:11AM
0.19 0.21
6:52AM
0.35
7:40PM 1:42AM
0.20 0.21
7:34AM
0.35
8:16PM 2:15AM
0.21 0.21
8:17AM
0.35
8:53PM 2:49AM
0.23 0.20
9:01AM
0.34
2:15PM
0.18
9:31PM
0.24
3:24AM 9:46AM
0.19 0.33
3:13PM
0.19
10:12PM
0.27
Low Tide
/ height (m)
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
10:27PM
0.15
3:27AM
0.20
4:24PM
0.06
11:10PM
0.14
4:18AM
0.18
5:06PM
0.06
11:56PM
0.14
5:07AM
0.16
1:07PM 5:48PM
0.17 0.07
12:45AM
0.14
5:54AM
0.14
1:36PM
0.17
6:30PM 1:37AM
0.09 0.14
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Sunrise5:41--5:41--5:43--5:43--5:45--5:46--5:47--
Sunset-7:53--7:53--7:52--7:52--7:52--7:52--7:51-
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
------1--------------
Temp. °C212019272622201918192019222320252521272622
Feels °C (?)171617262422171113151616181816222018262421
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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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