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La Derecha surfForecast / North / Uruguay
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 pm Wednesday 17 Sep 2025 -03
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 Sunday (Sep 21) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at La Derecha in the next 12 days are 2.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 21) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 23) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Sun 21st Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Tue 23rd Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Sun 21st Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Derecha over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 21°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat night, min 10°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Sat night, fresh winds from the SSW by Mon night). | |||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wed 24 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 12 | 12 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 190 | 144 | 90 | 156 | 164 | 155 | 147 | 144 | 173 | 53 | 68 | 340 | 1058 | 688 | 524 | 302 | 846 | 721 | 540 | 391 | 324 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | on | on | |
High Tide / height (m) | 3:38AM 9:38AM 0.24 0.22 | 4:00PM 0.39 | 9:07PM 0.22 | 4:38AM 10:28AM 0.25 0.23 | 5:01PM 0.37 | 10:16PM 0.23 | 5:35AM 11:14AM 0.27 0.23 | 5:59PM 0.36 | 11:17PM 0.24 | 6:27AM 11:57AM 0.30 0.22 | 6:53PM 12:13AM 0.34 0.24 | 7:15AM 0.33 | 12:38PM 0.21 | 7:43PM 1:05AM 0.33 0.24 | 8:00AM 0.35 | 1:17PM 0.20 | 8:30PM 1:56AM 0.32 0.24 | 8:42AM 0.38 | 1:54PM 0.19 | |||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:56PM 0.05 | 6:40AM 0.14 | 12:02PM 0.17 | 7:59PM 12:58AM 0.21 0.06 | 7:39AM 0.15 | 1:10PM 0.15 | 8:41PM 1:55AM 0.21 0.07 | 8:38AM 0.16 | 2:10PM 0.13 | 9:25PM 2:46AM 0.21 0.08 | 9:38AM 0.17 | 3:04PM 0.10 | 10:11PM 0.20 | 3:33AM 10:36AM 0.09 0.18 | 3:53PM 0.08 | 10:55PM 0.20 | 4:16AM 11:33AM 0.11 0.18 | 4:38PM 0.06 | 11:39PM 0.19 | 4:57AM 0.13 | 12:29PM 5:22PM 0.18 0.04 | |
Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wed 24 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:22 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 6:29 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:32 | - | - | 6:34 | |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | 9 | - | - | - | 1 | 4 | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Temp. °C | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 21 | 21 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 12 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 16 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 22 | 22 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 12 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | |
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for North
Continuing clean conditions at La Derecha (calm at Rocha 21 km from La Derecha). 0.9m 12s groundswell from the ESE with a 0.9m 8s swell from the ENE. 2 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
21 km away, 3 h 32 min ago
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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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