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
17.2° C
(Which is 1.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 15) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at La Boya in the next 16 days are 2.3m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 19) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-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 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Fri 15th May)3ft (0.9m) 9s
Best Surf 6AM (Fri 15th May)3ft (0.9m) 9s
Most Powerful12AM (Tue 19th May)7.5ft (2.3m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Thu night, fresh winds from the S by Sat night).

Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Mon
18
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
SSE
13
1.4
SSE
13
1.2
SSE
12
0.9
SSE
12
1.9
S
11
1.9
S
12
1.6
S
12
1.2
S
12
1.8
SSW
11
1.3
S
10
0.8
S
10
0.8
SSE
9
0.8
SSE
9
0.7
SSE
9
0.6
SSE
11
1.2
SSW
5
1.9
S
7
1.8
SSW
9
2
SSW
7
2
SSW
9
1.9
S
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1211
669
447
242
943
1056
711
397
792
305
120
96
108
90
91
66
371
540
362
631
875
Wind (km/h)
30
NW
35
WNW
30
W
25
SSW
20
WSW
25
WSW
20
W
20
W
30
WSW
10
WSW
15
NW
5
WNW
20
N
15
NNW
20
WSW
35
S
30
SSW
35
SW
30
SW
25
SSW
25
SW
cross-off
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
High Tide
3:20AM0.23m
3:35PM0.24m
4:47AM0.23m
4:30PM0.28m
5:52AM0.23m
5:24PM0.33m
6:43AM0.23m
12:05PM0.19m
6:16PM0.38m
7:29AM0.23m
1:32PM0.19m
7:08PM0.42m
8:12AM0.22m
2:31PM0.18m
7:59PM0.44m
8:56AM0.22m
3:00PM0.17m
Low Tide
10:51PM0.13m
11:18AM0.15m
11:46PM0.09m
12:02PM0.17m
00:43AM0.05m
9:33AM0.19m
12:43PM0.18m
1:41AM0.01m
9:54AM0.18m
1:20PM0.19m
2:38AM-0.03m
10:35AM0.17m
1:59PM0.19m
3:35AM-0.04m
2:48PM0.18m
4:30AM-0.05m
12:05PM0.13m
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:22
7:24
7:24
7:26
7:26
7:26
7:28
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:46
5:45
5:45
5:44
5:44
5:43
5:42
1
Temp °C
12
13
16
14
12
12
12
13
14
14
15
16
14
16
15
13
12
12
13
13
13
7
5
10
10
8
7
8
7
8
12
13
14
11
12
10
6
5
5
6
7
7
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
SSE
13
1.4
SSE
13
1.2
SSE
12
0.9
SSE
12
1.9
S
11
1.9
S
12
1.6
S
12
1.2
S
12
0.1
E
14
1.3
S
10
0.8
S
10
0.8
SSE
9
0.8
SSE
9
0.7
SSE
9
0.6
SSE
11
1.9
S
11
Energy kJ
1211
669
447
242
943
1056
711
397
4
305
120
96
108
90
91
875
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
16
0.1
SE
15
0.1
SE
14
0.7
SSE
9
0.5
SSW
10
0.1
NE
4
Energy kJ
5
8
7
71
51
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
10
0.1
SE
14
0.1
SE
14
0.2
SSW
8
0.1
S
8
Energy kJ
2
7
7
7
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
W
4
1.4
W
5
1.4
WSW
5
1.1
SSW
5
1.4
SW
6
1.8
SSW
11
0.3
WNW
3
0.3
N
2
0.3
NW
3
0.6
W
4
1.2
SSW
5
1.9
S
7
1.8
SSW
9
2
SSW
7
2
SSW
9
0.9
WSW
5
Energy kJ
29
104
102
57
139
792
2
1
1
10
66
371
540
362
631
39
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
2
3
4
3
3
2
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
3
2
1
3
1
4
Distance (km)
23
157
69
116
23
153
21
9
157
1
0
0
0
0
28
533
235
247
116
157
157
Best forecast wave conditions in Uruguay - South
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Uruguay
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
4
4
4
3
4
4
3
3
2
2
1
1
1
3
1
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
9
8
9
4
8
5
4
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
5
4
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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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