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
20.5° C
(Which is 1.7°C colder than average 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 Tuesday (Mar 10) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 5s is also forecast. 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 1.7m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 11) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Mar 14) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Tue 10th Mar)3ft (0.9m) 9s
Best Surf12AM (Wed 11th Mar)5.5ft (1.7m) 14s
Most Powerful12AM (Wed 11th Mar)5.5ft (1.7m) 14s

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 Wed night. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 18°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 18°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
0
4
2
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
2
0
1
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
ESE
0.9
SSE
0.9
SSE
0.9
SE
1.6
SE
1.7
SE
1.4
SSE
1.3
SSE
1
SSE
0.9
SSE
0.8
SSE
1.5
E
1.3
E
1.2
E
1.2
E
1.4
E
1.2
E
1.6
ENE
1.1
E
1
E
0.8
E
Period(s) (?)69915141413121111117778885888
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)901371353141034116362047227020715321116814716422115913317114289
Wind
(km/h)
20
E
25
E
20
ENE
15
ENE
25
E
15
NE
10
E
25
E
20
ENE
25
E
25
E
15
E
15
E
20
ESE
10
E
0
WSW
15
SE
15
NE
15
N
20
ESE
25
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
glassoncross-
off
offcross-
on
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:55AM
0.23
5:15PM
0.21
11:51PM
0.33
12:38PM
0.21
6:11PM 12:30AM
0.21 0.32
1:23PM
0.19
7:12PM 1:10AM
0.21 0.31
2:13PM
0.18
8:22PM 1:53AM
0.21 0.30
3:09PM
0.17
9:45PM 2:46AM
0.22 0.29
4:07PM
0.18
10:34PM
0.21
3:49AM
0.29
4:58PM
0.19
11:03PM
0.20
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:45PM
0.17
7:46PM
0.17
8:30AM
0.05
3:19PM
0.17
8:23PM
0.19
9:15AM
0.07
3:53PM
0.17
8:57PM
0.20
10:03AM
0.08
4:28PM
0.16
9:31PM
0.21
10:56AM
0.09
5:12PM
0.16
10:11PM
0.22
11:54AM
0.10
6:15PM 11:25PM
0.16 0.21
12:53PM
0.10
7:34PM 12:39AM
0.16 0.20
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Sunrise6:31--6:33--6:33--6:33--6:35--6:35--6:37--
Sunset-7:05--7:04--7:01--7:00--7:00--6:58--6:57-
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C202119212119222220222220232320232320282722
Feels °C (?)161616171616191919191918222220232220282520
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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).

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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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