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
18.3° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)


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 Thursday (Dec 11) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s. 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 1.8m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Dec 11) 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 1.0m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Dec 06) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Thu 11th Dec)5.5ft (1.7m) 9s
Best Surf12AM (Thu 11th Dec)5.5ft (1.7m) 9s
Most Powerful12PM (Thu 11th Dec)6ft (1.8m) 11s

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 29°C on Sat morning, min 17°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Tue night, light winds from the NNE by Wed night).

Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tuesday
09
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
3
3
1
3
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.2
W
0.2
W
0.8
ENE
0.1
SE
0.9
E
1
S
1.2
SSE
1.2
SSE
1.3
SE
1.1
E
1.1
ESE
1.5
E
1.4
E
1.4
E
2
E
2.2
SE
2.1
SE
1.7
SE
1.7
SE
1.8
SE
1.6
SE
Period(s) (?)4341365565656777799101111
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1118750477881937272144179187371489639468580690627
Wind
(km/h)
10
W
15
SSE
20
ENE
5
WNW
25
S
15
SSE
20
SE
25
SE
15
E
25
E
25
E
25
ENE
25
ENE
25
ENE
20
NE
20
ENE
25
ENE
10
NNE
5
NE
20
ENE
10
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
oncrossglasscross-
on
onononcross-
on
crosscross-
on
crosscrosscrosscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:51PM 1:58AM
0.25 0.18
7:54AM
0.50
8:38PM 2:35AM
0.25 0.17
8:47AM
0.49
9:26PM
0.25
3:11AM 9:39AM
0.17 0.45
10:15PM
0.26
3:47AM 10:31AM
0.18 0.41
11:05PM
0.26
4:22AM 11:24AM
0.19 0.35
3:51PM
0.21
11:58PM
0.27
4:57AM
0.21
12:19PM 4:57PM
0.30 0.21
12:54AM
0.27
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:38PM
-0.06
11:04PM
0.12
3:18AM
0.17
4:33PM
-0.05
11:52PM
0.11
4:20AM
0.15
5:26PM
-0.04
12:39AM
0.12
5:21AM
0.13
6:18PM 1:25AM
-0.01 0.13
6:21AM
0.11
7:10PM 2:11AM
0.02 0.16
7:21AM
0.10
3:30PM
0.21
8:00PM 2:59AM
0.04 0.18
8:20AM
0.09
3:46PM
0.21
8:51PM
0.07
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tuesday
09
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Sunrise5:16--5:16--5:16--5:16--5:16--5:18--5:18--
Sunset-7:39--7:40--7:40--7:42--7:43--7:44--7:45-
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
heavy rain
rain showers
Rain (mm)
--------------21---1322
Temp. °C282721292420202018212018222320232319232119
Feels °C (?)262520282120171615171616202117222017222017
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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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