La Derecha surfForecast / North / Uruguay

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 am Wednesday 17 Dec 2025 -03
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La Derecha surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's La Derecha sea temperature is
21.9° C
(Which is 1.8°C warmer than normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for La Derecha this week:

The surf forecast for La Derecha over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Dec 18) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at La Derecha in the next 12 days are 2.4m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Dec 20) at 3PM. 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 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Dec 24) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Thu 18th Dec)3.5ft (1.1m) 5s
Best Surf12AM (Sun 21st Dec)5ft (1.5m) 8s
Most Powerful 3PM (Sat 20th Dec)8ft (2.4m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Derecha over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Thu morning, min 17°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 30°C on Sat morning, min 20°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.2
S
0.9
S
0.7
S
0.4
S
1.1
NE
1.4
NE
0.7
ENE
0.7
E
1.4
NE
1.4
NE
2.4
ENE
1.5
E
1
ENE
1
E
1.1
E
0.9
E
0.8
E
0.8
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.9
ENE
Period(s) (?)8710956666778888887889
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1598787256415237411421946113091441371611057673107120134
Wind
(km/h)
10
NNW
25
E
20
N
25
NNW
0
S
15
NW
10
SSW
25
ESE
20
NNE
30
NNE
25
WSW
5
NNW
5
E
20
ESE
15
ENE
10
ENE
25
E
10
ENE
15
SW
20
SSW
5
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
oncrosscross-
off
glasscross-
off
cross-
off
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
glassononcross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:38PM
0.23
11:42PM
0.24
5:40AM
0.39
6:24PM 12:35AM
0.23 0.24
6:23AM
0.40
7:07PM 1:21AM
0.23 0.25
7:05AM
0.41
12:13PM
0.17
7:47PM 2:04AM
0.23 0.26
7:46AM
0.41
1:11PM
0.17
8:27PM 2:45AM
0.24 0.26
8:26AM
0.41
2:03PM
0.18
9:06PM
0.24
3:27AM 9:07AM
0.27 0.41
2:54PM
0.18
9:45PM
0.24
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:47PM
0.07
8:31PM 1:42AM
0.16 0.21
2:34PM
0.05
9:17PM 2:30AM
0.15 0.22
3:19PM
0.05
10:00PM
0.15
3:16AM 11:43AM
0.23 0.17
4:04PM
0.04
10:41PM
0.14
4:01AM
0.23
12:09PM 4:47PM
0.17 0.04
11:21PM
0.13
4:46AM
0.23
12:39PM 5:30PM
0.16 0.05
12:02AM
0.13
5:31AM
0.23
1:13PM
0.16
6:12PM 12:45AM
0.05 0.12
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Sunrise5:18--5:18--5:18--5:18--5:20--5:20--5:20--
Sunset-7:45--7:46--7:46--7:47--7:47--7:49--7:49-
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
light rain
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
----------4------11---
Temp. °C212119313127262524302321252522252622262623
Feels °C (?)181614273125252321272123242423262623242523
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Information about the La Derecha Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for La Derecha provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at La Derecha can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our La Derecha 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 Derecha) 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 Derecha 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 Derecha is 10 km (6 miles) from La Paloma. If you plan a holiday in Uruguay - North, look for hotels and other accommodation in La Paloma. La Paloma has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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