La Boya surfForecast / South / Uruguay

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La Boya surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's La Boya sea temperature is
14.9° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for La Boya this week:

The surf forecast for La Boya over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 22) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at La Boya in the next 16 days are 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Saturday (May 16) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Fri 22nd May)5ft (1.6m) 12s
Best Surf 6AM (Fri 22nd May)5ft (1.6m) 12s
Most Powerful12PM (Wed 20th May)8ft (2.5m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Boya over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat afternoon, min 9°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Tue afternoon, calm by Thu night).

Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
2
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSE
10
0.7
SSE
11
0.5
SSE
10
1.3
S
6
1.3
S
8
1.2
S
9
1.6
S
12
1.5
S
13
1.8
S
15
1.2
SSE
13
1
S
13
2.1
SSW
11
3
S
13
2.5
S
14
2.1
S
13
1.8
S
12
1.7
SSE
12
1.6
SSE
12
1.5
SSE
12
1.4
SSE
12
1.2
SSE
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
147
117
58
132
193
229
723
700
1411
523
334
1045
2611
2510
1401
909
791
730
645
514
355
Wind (km/h)
10
WNW
20
WSW
25
S
25
S
25
SSW
20
SSW
20
SW
20
WSW
20
WNW
30
WNW
40
W
35
SW
35
SSW
35
SSW
25
SW
25
SW
25
WSW
15
SSW
10
NE
15
E
15
NNE
cross
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
off
cross-off
off
High Tide
1:32PM0.19m
7:08PM0.42m
8:12AM0.22m
2:31PM0.18m
7:59PM0.44m
8:56AM0.22m
3:00PM0.17m
8:51PM0.45m
9:40AM0.21m
3:31PM0.16m
9:44PM0.43m
10:26AM0.22m
4:01PM0.16m
10:37PM0.40m
11:15AM0.22m
4:30PM0.16m
11:33PM0.35m
12:08PM0.23m
00:33AM0.30m
Low Tide
10:35AM0.17m
1:59PM0.19m
3:35AM-0.04m
2:48PM0.18m
4:30AM-0.05m
12:05PM0.13m
5:25AM-0.04m
12:51PM0.12m
6:18AM-0.01m
1:38PM0.12m
6:05PM0.13m
7:12AM0.01m
2:27PM0.14m
7:09PM0.11m
8:04AM0.04m
3:20PM0.16m
8:14PM0.10m
cloud
cloud
cloud
clear
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:26
7:26
7:28
7:28
7:28
7:30
7:31
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:44
5:43
5:42
5:42
5:40
5:39
5:39
2
Temp °C
13
14
13
12
13
13
13
12
11
12
13
13
12
12
12
12
11
13
14
14
14
10
10
11
6
7
8
8
7
7
4
4
7
4
4
5
6
5
9
11
10
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSE
10
0.7
SSE
11
0.5
SSE
10
0.3
SSE
10
0.2
S
13
1.2
S
9
1.6
S
12
1.5
S
13
1.8
S
15
1.2
SSE
13
1
S
13
2.1
S
13
1.8
S
12
1.7
SSE
12
1.6
SSE
12
1.5
SSE
12
1.4
SSE
12
1.2
SSE
12
Energy kJ
147
117
58
20
14
229
723
700
1411
523
334
1401
909
791
730
645
514
355
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
9
0.1
S
16
0.2
S
15
0.1
SE
12
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
22
0.6
SSE
18
Energy kJ
1
5
18
6
5
9
257
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WNW
3
0.3
W
2
0.6
S
4
1.3
S
6
1.3
S
8
1
W
5
1.6
WSW
6
2.1
SSW
11
3
S
13
2.5
S
14
Energy kJ
4
1
13
132
193
43
156
1045
2611
2510
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
1
2
3
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
2
2
2
3
3
2
Distance (km)
1
23
69
235
235
116
23
116
1
23
116
154
681
933
154
83
157
70
0
67
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Uruguay - South
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
3
4
3
2
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Uruguay
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
2
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
2
4
4
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
6
7
4
7
4
4
4
4
7
4
9
9
9
9
9
5
6
5
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Information about the La Boya Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for La Boya provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at La Boya can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our La Boya 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 Boya) 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 Boya 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Uruguay - South? If you are looking for accommodation near La Boya, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Uruguay - South, consider staying in Maldonado which is 11 km (7 miles) away. Other places in and around Uruguay - South where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include San Carlos which is 14 km (9 miles) away, Rocha, La Paloma and Minas.

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