Parque del Plata surf break

Parque del Plata surfForecast / South / Uruguay

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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
21.2° C
(Which is 2.5°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 Thursday (Apr 16) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s 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 1.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 17) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 18) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Thu 16th Apr)5ft (1.5m) 8s
Best Surf 6PM (Thu 16th Apr)5ft (1.5m) 8s
Most Powerful 3PM (Fri 17th Apr)6ft (1.8m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Fri morning, calm by Sat night).

Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.1
S
0.4
ESE
0.8
E
0.7
E
0.3
SSE
1.2
E
1.5
E
1.2
E
0.7
ESE
1.6
S
1.8
SSW
1.3
S
0.9
SSE
0.9
S
0.7
SSE
0.6
SSE
0.5
SSE
1.2
SSE
1.3
SE
1.3
SE
1.6
SE
Period(s) (?)16444136678578898885556
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)55241834921641395915235519899119624738648496187
Wind
(km/h)
15
NE
15
ENE
20
ENE
15
ENE
20
ENE
25
NE
25
E
20
NNE
20
NW
35
SW
40
SW
15
WSW
10
WSW
20
SW
5
NNE
5
NW
10
SSE
15
ESE
25
SE
30
SE
30
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
crosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off
crosscross-
off
offcrosscross-
on
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on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
Low Tide
/ height (m)
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Sunrise7:05--7:05--7:05--7:07--7:07--7:09--7:09--
Sunset-6:20--6:19--6:17--6:16--6:15--6:14--6:13-
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cloud
cloud
light rain
heavy rain
light rain
cloud
light rain
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
cloud
light rain
cloud
light rain
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C232522232521202120191919212218202119161616
Feels °C (?)222420222420182121141317191919192018121111
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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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