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La Olla surfForecast / South / Uruguay
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 pm Friday 29 May 2026 -03Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
La Olla surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's La Olla sea temperature is
13.0° C
(Which is 1.1°C colder than average for this time of year)La Olla surf forecast from 30 May 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 30 May, 9PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 8s period, SE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 2 Jun, 12PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period, SSE swell with 151 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 30 May, 9PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 8s period with SE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for La Olla this week:
The surf forecast for La Olla over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 30) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at La Olla in the next 16 days are 1.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 02) at 12PM. 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 Sunday (May 31) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Sat 30th May) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Sat 30th May) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Tue 2nd Jun) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Olla over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Mon afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fri 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | Thursday 4 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | ESE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 5 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | |
27 | 136 | 65 | 44 | 38 | 28 | 21 | 15 | 50 | 96 | 142 | 137 | 151 | 138 | 99 | 84 | 54 | 37 | 38 | 60 | 64 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | |
High Tide | 6:36PM0.35m | 7:34AM0.23m | 12:48PM0.20m | 7:15PM0.36m | 8:13AM0.22m | 1:50PM0.20m | 7:54PM0.36m | 8:50AM0.22m | 2:41PM0.20m | 8:31PM0.36m | 9:26AM0.21m | 3:21PM0.20m | 9:07PM0.35m | 10:02AM0.21m | 3:53PM0.21m | 9:43PM0.33m | 10:36AM0.20m | 4:23PM0.21m | 10:19PM0.31m | 11:10AM0.20m | |
Low Tide | 2:57AM0.03m | 10:34AM0.18m | 2:43PM0.19m | 3:40AM0.03m | 3:19PM0.19m | 4:22AM0.04m | 3:56PM0.20m | 5:03AM0.04m | 12:17PM0.17m | 5:44AM0.05m | 12:45PM0.17m | 6:26AM0.07m | 1:13PM0.17m | 6:19PM0.20m | 7:08AM0.08m | ||||||
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 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 |
 | 5:37 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | 5:35 |
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Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 18 |
14 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 18 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | E 6 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | ESE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 6 | E 6 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | E 6 |
 kJ | 27 | 136 | 38 | 44 | 38 | 28 | 21 | 15 | 3 | 3 | 142 | 137 | 151 | 138 | 99 | 84 | 54 | 37 | 21 | 13 | 37 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 6 | SSE 9 | E 6 | E 6 | S 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 10 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 10 | E 10 | NE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | S 16 | E 5 | SSE 12 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 |
| kJ | 4 | 20 | 65 | 18 | 18 | 10 | 13 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 16 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ENE 7 | — | — | SE 6 | ESE 9 | S 8 | S 8 | — | — | SE 10 | E 6 | — | — | — | — | — | S 14 | SSE 12 | — | SE 7 |
| kJ | — | 5 | — | — | 10 | 9 | 5 | 4 | — | — | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 14 | — | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 2 | SSW 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | E 2 | E 4 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 50 | 96 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 13 | 25 | 38 | 60 | 64 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 31 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 126 | 84 | 405 | 942 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 120 | 6 | 120 | 9 | 5 | 1 |
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Information about the La Olla Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for La Olla provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at La Olla can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our La Olla 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 Olla) 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 Olla 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 Olla, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Uruguay - South, consider staying in Maldonado which is 6 km (4 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 17 km (11 miles) away, Minas, Rocha and La Paloma.
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