Parque del Plata surf break

Parque del Plata surfForecast / South / Uruguay

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 am Wednesday 13 May 2026 -03
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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
14.7° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

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 Wednesday (May 13) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 12s period. 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 2.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (May 19) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Wed 13th May)3ft (0.9m) 12s
Best Surf 9PM (Wed 13th May)3ft (0.9m) 12s
Most Powerful 6AM (Wed 20th May)6.5ft (2.0m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Parque del Plata over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 8°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Sat night, light winds from the WSW by Mon night).

Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
0
0
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
2
2
0
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
S
11
1.1
S
12
0.9
S
12
0.9
S
11
0.5
S
10
0.4
SSE
9
0.6
SSE
9
0.5
SSE
10
0.5
SSE
10
0.4
SSE
11
0.4
SSE
11
0.3
SSE
10
1.3
S
6
1
S
6
0.8
S
9
0.8
SSE
14
1.1
S
16
1
SSE
15
0.8
SSE
13
1.3
SW
5
1.9
S
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
721
330
214
189
56
29
69
52
56
45
45
20
103
69
96
210
635
462
204
89
321
Wind (km/h)
15
SW
15
SW
10
WSW
10
SW
20
SSW
5
SSE
10
NNW
5
N
15
N
15
NNW
10
W
10
WSW
30
SW
25
SSW
15
WSW
15
W
20
SW
10
NW
15
WNW
20
SW
10
W
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
on
off
glassy
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
High Tide
9:30AM0.35m
6:56PM0.24m
10:15AM0.36m
8:08PM0.28m
11:21AM0.35m
9:15PM0.32m
1:35PM0.32m
10:23PM0.36m
2:54PM0.30m
11:34PM0.39m
3:53PM0.28m
00:58AM0.40m
4:44PM0.26m
Low Tide
5:05PM0.23m
2:55AM0.03m
5:15PM0.24m
4:17AM-0.01m
5:41PM0.23m
5:32AM-0.03m
6:18PM0.22m
6:42AM-0.05m
7:03PM0.19m
7:50AM-0.05m
7:54PM0.16m
8:58AM-0.03m
8:51PM0.12m
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
mod rain
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:28
7:28
7:28
7:30
7:31
7:31
7:31
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:50
5:49
5:47
5:47
5:46
5:45
5:45
9
2
Temp °C
12
12
12
13
13
13
13
15
13
13
16
14
11
12
13
12
12
12
13
13
12
8
7
9
8
8
10
10
13
11
9
13
12
4
7
9
7
6
10
9
8
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
S
11
1.1
S
12
0.9
S
12
0.5
S
10
0.6
S
6
0.6
SSE
9
0.5
SSE
10
0.5
SSE
10
0.4
SSE
11
0.4
SSE
11
0.3
SSE
10
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
16
0.8
SSE
14
1.1
S
16
1
SSE
15
0.8
SSE
13
0.5
SSE
12
Energy kJ
721
330
214
56
24
69
52
56
45
45
20
3
5
210
635
462
204
89
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSE
9
0.3
SSE
15
Energy kJ
29
44
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
11
Energy kJ
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
S
11
0.9
S
11
0.7
S
6
0.3
NNW
3
0.2
WSW
2
1.3
S
6
1
S
6
0.8
S
9
0.9
SSW
5
0.3
WSW
4
1.1
WSW
4
1.3
SW
5
1.9
S
7
Energy kJ
418
189
35
1
1
103
69
96
44
3
50
86
321
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
3
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
2
4
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
109
199
104
104
219
146
0
0
0
47
47
47
199
199
186
0
199
0
0
199
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Uruguay - South
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
4
4
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Uruguay
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
4
3
2
4
2
2
2
2
2
1
3
4
4
4
5
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
8
9
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
7
4
5
5
4
6
4
5
5
5
4
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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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