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La Posta surfForecast / South / Uruguay
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 am Monday 04 May 2026 -03Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
La Posta surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's La Posta sea temperature is
18.3° C
(Which is 1.7°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for La Posta this week:
The surf forecast for La Posta over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (May 04) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at La Posta in the next 16 days are 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 10) 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 1.3m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (May 06) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Mon 4th May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Mon 4th May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Sun 10th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Posta over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 23°C on Wed night, min 10°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Tue afternoon, fresh winds from the N by Wed night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 59mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 11°C on Fri afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Thu morning, near gales from the W by Fri afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 12 | SSE 11 | S 10 | SW 7 | SSW 8 | SW 7 | SSW 11 | S 12 | S 13 | S 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | |
1002 | 563 | 244 | 128 | 93 | 52 | 27 | 26 | 14 | 67 | 93 | 468 | 640 | 238 | 437 | 2442 | 2966 | 3237 | 1312 | 811 | 399 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | |
High Tide | 10:45AM0.19m | 10:04PM0.29m | 11:25AM0.18m | 10:35PM0.28m | 12:07PM0.17m | 11:03PM0.26m | 12:56PM0.17m | 11:35PM0.24m | 5:48PM0.18m | 00:19AM0.23m | 5:19PM0.18m | 1:33AM0.21m | 2:57PM0.18m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:44PM0.16m | 6:23AM0.06m | 2:11PM0.16m | 6:57AM0.08m | 2:30PM0.16m | 7:31AM0.09m | 2:25PM0.17m | 8:10AM0.10m | 7:50PM0.18m | 8:53AM0.11m | 8:56PM0.16m | 9:40AM0.13m | 9:55PM0.13m | ||||||||
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 | 7:16 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — |
 | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:47 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | 5 | 19 | 1 | 16 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 3 | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 16 | 19 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 23 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 12 |
11 | 15 | 12 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 13 | 13 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 7 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | E 7 | SSE 11 | ENE 7 | SSE 11 | SSW 8 | ENE 11 | E 11 | ENE 10 | S 13 | S 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 |
 kJ | 1002 | 563 | 244 | 128 | 93 | 52 | 27 | 26 | 14 | 62 | 93 | 18 | 105 | 238 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 2610 | 1312 | 811 | 399 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 4 | NE 5 | — | W 3 | ENE 6 | SSE 10 | S 12 | SSE 12 | S 12 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 9 | SSE 11 | ENE 9 | — | — | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | E 10 | E 11 |
| kJ | — | 6 | 1 | — | 1 | 3 | 10 | 3 | 14 | 67 | 40 | 29 | 16 | 91 | 17 | — | — | 10 | 10 | 2 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNE 4 | — | E 11 | E 11 | — | S 12 | — | — | WNW 4 | — | — | — | SE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 3 | — | 2 | 2 | — | 3 | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 4 | WNW 5 | W 4 | W 3 | — | — | ENE 3 | ENE 4 | ENE 6 | — | WSW 5 | S 10 | SW 7 | W 6 | SW 7 | SSW 11 | S 12 | S 13 | W 5 | W 4 | WSW 5 |
| kJ | 4 | 26 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 3 | 16 | 74 | — | 56 | 468 | 640 | 210 | 437 | 2442 | 2966 | 3237 | 42 | 31 | 81 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 73 | 0 | 0 | 934 | 280 | 0 | 71 | 118 | 764 | 767 | 693 | 693 | 905 | 156 | 76 | 71 | 25 |
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Information about the La Posta Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for La Posta provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at La Posta can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our La Posta 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 Posta) 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 Posta 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 Posta, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Uruguay - South, consider staying in Maldonado which is 9 km (6 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 15 km (9 miles) away, Rocha, La Paloma and Minas.
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