Surf Forecasts:
Parque del Plata surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 25 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 15s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 14s period, SE swell with 434 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 15s period with SE swell.
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 Tuesday (Aug 25) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s is also forecast. 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 1.1m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Tue 25th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Tue 25th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Parque del Plata over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 4°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | SSE 10 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 15 | SE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | E 10 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | ESE 3 | ESE 5 | ESE 3 | E 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 3 | E 6 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
115 | 94 | 301 | 390 | 410 | 189 | 113 | 117 | 190 | 137 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross | on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:55PM0.23m | 1:40AM0.29m | 9:49AM0.18m | 2:37PM0.21m | 2:27AM0.32m | 9:57AM0.18m | 3:13PM0.18m | 3:09AM0.34m | 3:41PM0.15m | 3:48AM0.36m | 3:57PM0.14m | 4:27AM0.37m | 5:07AM0.37m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:32PM0.16m | 6:39AM0.14m | 6:05PM0.15m | 7:34AM0.16m | 12:36PM0.16m | 6:35PM0.13m | 8:31AM0.17m | 1:36PM0.14m | 7:05PM0.10m | 9:26AM0.18m | 2:43PM0.14m | 7:38PM0.08m | 10:05AM0.20m | 8:16PM0.06m | 10:24AM0.21m | 9:01PM0.05m | |||||
7:11 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | |
— | 6:19 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 8 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 |
Feels °C | 4 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 9 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | SSE 10 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 15 | SE 14 | SSE 13 | ESE 7 | SE 12 | E 10 | E 10 | SSE 10 | SE 9 | ESE 5 | SE 10 | ESE 5 | S 7 | E 10 | ESE 4 | E 10 | E 6 |
115 | 94 | 301 | 355 | 410 | 189 | 113 | 10 | 66 | 8 | 2 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 15 | — | SE 15 | — | E 5 | ESE 7 | — | E 9 | SE 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | SE 9 | E 11 | E 10 | SE 9 | S 6 | E 5 | — | E 10 |
— | 33 | — | 390 | — | 13 | 15 | — | 37 | 56 | 18 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 8 | SSW 4 | — | E 10 | S 7 | SE 9 | S 6 | — | E 10 | — | S 6 |
— | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | — | 2 | — | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 4 | NE 4 | ENE 4 | — | — | SSE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | ESE 3 | — | ESE 3 | E 4 | — | ESE 3 | E 4 |
— | — | 11 | 16 | 18 | — | — | 117 | 190 | 137 | 17 | 14 | 10 | 5 | 4 | — | 5 | 7 | — | 3 | 2 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 72 | 25 | 25 | 72 | 2 | 0 | 146 | 214 | 199 | 404 | 215 | 255 | 390 | 255 | 84 | 145 | 77 | 83 | 145 | 83 |
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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.











