Nazare Big Wave Challenge Gets Yellow Alert, Could Run Saturday in Giant Waves
70-foot plus waves predicted for Portuguese big wave tow surfing competition.
Surf Forecasts:

The surf forecast for Parque del Plata over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Dec 11) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Parque del Plata in the next 12 days are 2.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Dec 15) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Monday (Dec 15) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Thu 11th Dec) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Fri 12th Dec) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Mon 15th Dec) | 8ft (2.5m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Parque del Plata over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 32°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Sat afternoon, light winds from the SE by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 10 | Thursday 11 | Friday 12 | Saturday 13 | Sunday 14 | Monday 15 | Tuesday 16 | |||||||||||||||||
| PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |||
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Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | ESE | ESE | ESE | ESE | ESE | ESE | ESE | ESE | SE | SE | SE | ESE | ESE | SE | S | SE | SSW | SSW | SSW | S | S | ||
| Period(s) (?) | 5 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 11 | 7 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 10 | ||
Wave (?)Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 14 | 75 | 161 | 180 | 256 | 105 | 72 | 67 | 47 | 24 | 149 | 41 | 37 | 20 | 107 | 15 | 299 | 115 | 83 | 110 | 55 | |||
Wind (km/h) | SSE | SE | W | SSE | E | W | SSE | NNW | NW | SSE | ESE | SE | ESE | SSW | SW | WSW | SE | SW | SSW | E | NNW | ||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | on | cross- off | on | glass | cross- off | on | off | cross- off | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross | off | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 7:06PM 0.46 | 7:18AM 0.24 | 8:07PM 0.45 | 8:11AM 0.24 | 9:06PM 0.43 | 9:07AM 0.24 | 10:04PM 0.40 | 10:05AM 0.23 | 11:04PM 0.37 | 11:03AM 0.23 | 12:08AM 0.34 | 8:39AM 11:56AM 0.23 0.23 | 1:12AM 0.32 | 9:05AM 0.24 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 12:47AM 0.11 | 12:13PM 0.01 | 1:50AM 0.12 | 1:12PM 0.02 | 2:45AM 0.13 | 2:10PM 0.04 | 3:33AM 0.14 | 3:05PM 0.05 | 4:15AM 0.15 | 3:57PM 0.07 | 4:55AM 10:26AM 0.16 0.22 | 4:49PM 0.08 | 5:35AM 11:45AM 0.18 0.23 | ||||||||||
Wed 10 | Thursday 11 | Friday 12 | Saturday 13 | Sunday 14 | Monday 15 | Tuesday 16 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:24 | ||
| Sunset | 7:47 | - | - | 7:49 | - | - | 7:50 | - | - | 7:50 | - | - | 7:51 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | ||
Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | 3 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 21 | 18 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 32 | 24 | 18 | 18 | 22 | 20 | 24 | 24 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 24 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 20 | 17 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 31 | 22 | 16 | 15 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 16 | 10 | 12 | 15 | 19 | ||

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The above surf forecast table for Parque del Plata provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 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.

