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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
20.6° C
(Which is 2.7°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 Thursday (Apr 23) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. 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 3.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 27) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Thu 23rd Apr) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Mon 27th Apr) | 11ft (3.5m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Mon 27th Apr) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Barre de Jose Ignacio over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Sat night, strong winds from the WSW by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
WSW 6 | SW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | SSE 10 | S 10 | S 9 | E 7 | E 7 | S 10 | S 6 | S 6 | SW 8 | SW 9 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | |
148 | 131 | 96 | 64 | 32 | 33 | 30 | 14 | 10 | 17 | 8 | 52 | 21 | 1194 | 1925 | 2833 | 1902 | 826 | 598 | 229 | 80 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 5:08PM0.19m | 11:31PM0.44m | 12:12PM0.23m | 00:26AM0.40m | 1:07PM0.23m | 6:31PM0.19m | 2:08PM0.24m | 7:10PM0.20m | 3:14PM0.25m | 7:44PM0.21m | 3:44AM0.27m | 4:18PM0.27m | 4:54AM0.26m | 5:14PM0.30m | 5:54AM0.25m | ||||||
Low Tide | 7:15PM0.15m | 8:14AM-0.01m | 3:14PM0.14m | 8:14PM0.14m | 9:10AM0.02m | 4:05PM0.15m | 9:18PM0.13m | 10:08AM0.05m | 5:04PM0.18m | 10:25PM0.12m | 11:06AM0.08m | 6:19PM0.20m | 7:21AM0.21m | 12:05PM0.09m | 00:39AM0.08m | 8:03AM0.21m | 1:01PM0.11m | 1:37AM0.05m | 8:53AM0.20m | ||
— | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | |
6:06 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 5:59 | — | 5:58 | |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 15 | 18 |
13 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 14 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 9 | 13 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | S 10 | S 9 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | S 6 | S 6 | E 7 | — | S 13 | — | S 11 | S 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 |
56 | 48 | 96 | 64 | 32 | 12 | 30 | 14 | 10 | 17 | 22 | 52 | 21 | 4 | — | 2833 | — | 826 | 598 | 229 | 80 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | ENE 7 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | SSE 10 | SSW 6 | E 8 | S 9 | SSW 7 | S 10 | E 7 | E 6 | — | — | — | — | — | S 16 | S 9 | S 9 |
19 | 9 | 16 | 26 | 23 | 33 | 7 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 23 | 21 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 78 | 39 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | SSE 13 | ENE 6 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | ESE 8 | E 8 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | S 8 | SSW 7 | — | S 10 | — | — | — | — | — | SE 16 | S 16 | SE 15 |
11 | 17 | 8 | 35 | 28 | 13 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 5 | — | 18 | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | 5 | 8 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 6 | SW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | — | — | — | — | WSW 4 | SW 8 | SW 9 | WSW 7 | S 12 | — | — | NW 3 | W 5 |
148 | 131 | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | 19 | 1194 | 1925 | 418 | 1902 | — | — | 12 | 87 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 133 | 0 | 0 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 89 | 89 | 630 | 642 | 134 | 0 | 883 | 630 | 662 | 913 | 48 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 52 |
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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.












