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Parque del Plata surfForecast / South / Uruguay
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 am Wednesday 06 May 2026 -03Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Parque del Plata surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Parque del Plata sea temperature is
16.8° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Parque del Plata this week:
The surf forecast for Parque del Plata over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 08) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Parque del Plata in the next 16 days are 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 10) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 5s period and expected on Saturday (May 09) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Fri 8th May) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Mon 11th May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Sun 10th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Parque del Plata over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 94mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 8°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Thu afternoon, strong winds from the NW by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon afternoon, min 7°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Sun morning, light winds from the WNW by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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SSE 10 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 13 | SW 5 | WSW 5 | SSE 11 | WSW 6 | SW 7 | SSE 15 | SSE 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 12 | SE 11 | |
9 | 6 | 6 | 26 | 25 | 55 | 84 | 133 | 42 | 351 | 382 | 596 | 822 | 2452 | 1442 | 555 | 320 | 157 | 85 | 90 | 30 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | |
High Tide | 7:26PM0.29m | 7:07AM0.27m | 8:15PM0.27m | 8:03AM0.28m | 9:08PM0.24m | 8:54AM0.28m | 10:10PM0.20m | 9:34AM0.29m | 11:38PM0.16m | 9:51AM0.31m | 9:14AM0.33m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 11:26AM0.10m | 11:54PM0.19m | 12:33PM0.12m | 00:49AM0.18m | 1:50PM0.14m | 1:25AM0.18m | 3:21PM0.15m | 1:32AM0.18m | 8:30PM0.15m | 11:07PM0.11m | 1:16AM0.07m | ||||||||||
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 | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — |
 | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:51 | — |
1 | 2 | 7 | 16 | 34 | 18 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 21 | 26 | 23 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 9 | 13 | 16 | 11 |
21 | 25 | 22 | 19 | 20 | 14 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 7 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | S 9 | ESE 4 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 15 | — | — | S 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 12 | SE 11 |
 kJ | 9 | 6 | 6 | 26 | 25 | 55 | 28 | 27 | 42 | 25 | 98 | 596 | 822 | — | — | 555 | 320 | 157 | 85 | 90 | 30 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 12 | S 9 | ESE 5 | WNW 3 | E 7 | E 8 | ESE 10 | ESE 12 | E 11 | E 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 13 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | — | S 12 | — | ESE 6 | SE 8 | SE 7 | — | E 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 17 |
| kJ | 3 | — | 3 | — | 7 | 2 | 2 | — | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ESE 3 | N 3 | NNW 3 | W 4 | S 4 | SW 5 | WSW 5 | W 5 | WSW 6 | SW 7 | SSW 7 | SW 6 | S 14 | S 13 | — | WNW 3 | NW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | NW 3 |
| kJ | — | 4 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 12 | 84 | 133 | 74 | 351 | 382 | 313 | 287 | 2452 | 1442 | — | 3 | 20 | 18 | 11 | 9 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 140 | 977 | 852 | 47 | 47 | 109 | 146 | 698 | 728 | 787 | 769 | 787 | 962 | 949 | 199 | 104 | 104 | 0 | 0 | 104 | 48 |
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Information about the Parque del Plata Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Parque del Plata provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Parque del Plata can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Parque del Plata 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 (Parque del Plata) 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 Parque del Plata 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.
Parque del Plata is 20 km (12 miles) from Pando. If you plan a holiday in Uruguay - South, look for hotels and other accommodation in Pando. Pando has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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