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La Derecha surfForecast / North / Uruguay
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 am Sunday 03 May 2026 -03Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
18.7° C
(Which is 1.4°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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 03) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at La Derecha in the next 16 days are 4.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 8s period and expected on Saturday (May 09) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Sun 3rd May) | 8ft (2.4m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Fri 8th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Sat 9th May) | 15ft (4.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Derecha over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 99mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 22°C on Thu morning, min 10°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Thu night, strong winds from the NNW by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
S 12 | SSE 13 | SSE 15 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | ENE 5 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | S 10 | SSW 7 | SSW 8 | S 9 | SSE 11 | SSE 12 | S 12 | |
1624 | 1750 | 2242 | 1689 | 1017 | 339 | 209 | 158 | 74 | 66 | 41 | 110 | 107 | 142 | 703 | 538 | 843 | 189 | 71 | 56 | 2069 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | on | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | |
High Tide | 2:19PM0.25m | 8:32PM0.42m | 9:12AM0.27m | 3:08PM0.25m | 9:11PM0.42m | 9:52AM0.26m | 3:56PM0.25m | 9:50PM0.41m | 3:15AM0.16m | 4:44PM0.26m | 10:27PM0.40m | 4:07AM0.17m | 5:33PM0.26m | 11:04PM0.38m | 5:00AM0.17m | 6:24PM0.27m | 5:53AM0.17m | 12:29PM0.23m | 7:16PM0.27m | ||
Low Tide | 11:27AM0.16m | 4:44PM0.19m | 00:58AM0.17m | 5:20AM0.02m | 12:09PM0.16m | 1:36AM0.16m | 6:02AM0.03m | 12:49PM0.15m | 6:07PM0.21m | 6:45AM0.04m | 1:27PM0.15m | 6:49PM0.22m | 7:27AM0.06m | 2:05PM0.14m | 7:32PM0.24m | 3:20AM0.15m | 2:45PM0.14m | 8:16PM0.25m | 4:00AM0.15m | 3:30PM0.14m | 9:01PM0.25m |
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 | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — |
 | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:46 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 87 | 5 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | |
Temp °C | 13 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 19 | 15 | 19 | 21 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 |
10 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 15 | 13 | 18 | 22 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 10 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | SSE 13 | SSE 15 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | SSE 11 | SE 10 | S 9 | SE 10 | SSE 12 | S 12 |
 kJ | 1624 | 1750 | 2242 | 1689 | 1017 | 339 | 209 | 158 | 74 | 66 | 41 | 39 | 102 | 60 | 37 | 200 | 200 | 189 | 50 | 56 | 2069 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | — | — | — | W 6 | W 5 | NNE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 8 | NE 7 | SE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | — | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | SE 10 | SSE 11 | NNE 6 | ENE 9 |
| kJ | 7 | — | — | — | 9 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 14 | 6 | 15 | 107 | 142 | — | 31 | 39 | 129 | 71 | 8 | 8 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | E 11 | E 11 | — | — | S 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSW 8 | SSW 7 | — | — | ENE 8 | SSE 11 | SSW 9 | SE 10 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | 3 | 15 | 30 | 6 | 5 | — | — | 46 | 68 | 28 | 25 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NNW 3 | N 3 | N 4 | NNE 4 | W 3 | — | — | ENE 2 | ENE 3 | ENE 5 | NW 3 | WSW 5 | S 10 | SSW 7 | SSW 8 | W 7 | WNW 5 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 |
| kJ | — | — | 8 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 7 | 110 | 3 | 8 | 703 | 538 | 843 | 339 | 157 | 1140 | 989 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 36 | 708 | 4 | 43 | 78 | 932 | 82 | 328 | 612 | 622 | 673 |
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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 16 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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