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
21.4° C
(Which is 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 Wednesday (Mar 25) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. 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 1.3m 5s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 24) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Monday (Mar 23) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Wed 25th Mar)2ft (0.6m) 8s
Best Surf 3AM (Wed 25th Mar)2ft (0.6m) 8s
Most Powerful 3AM (Tue 24th Mar)4.5ft (1.3m) 5s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Sat night, calm by Mon morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Sat
28
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3
SW
0.9
SW
0.5
SSW
0.8
E
0.3
S
0.3
S
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
0.4
ESE
0.6
SE
0.5
SE
0.5
SE
0.6
SE
0.5
SE
0.4
SE
0.6
ESE
0.8
ESE
1.1
ESE
0.7
SE
0.6
SE
0.5
SE
Period(s) (?)55541010458888558445666
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)94311218181737572839282813121682254323119
Wind
(km/h)
20
W
15
SW
15
SSE
20
E
5
NE
15
S
20
SW
20
WSW
15
SSW
10
NNE
10
N
20
SE
10
NE
10
N
20
SSE
15
E
20
E
25
ESE
15
ENE
10
NNW
15
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
on
oncrossglassoncross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
offoncrosscross-
on
cross-
on
crossoffon
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:42AM
0.28
5:32PM
0.36
1:57AM
0.31
6:24PM
0.33
3:26AM
0.33
7:16PM
0.30
5:18AM
0.35
8:06PM
0.28
7:01AM
0.37
8:56PM
0.25
8:30AM
0.38
9:44PM
0.23
9:56AM
0.39
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:22PM
0.21
9:10AM
-0.02
9:59PM
0.21
10:14AM
-0.02
10:42PM
0.19
11:20AM
-0.01
11:31PM
0.17
12:29PM
0.01
12:26AM
0.14
1:38PM
0.04
1:25AM
0.11
2:47PM
0.07
2:26AM
0.08
3:52PM
0.09
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Sat
28
Sunrise-6:47--6:48--6:48--6:48--6:50--6:50--6:52-
Sunset--6:52--6:50--6:49--6:46--6:45--6:45--6:43
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
light rain
light rain
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
heavy rain
rain showers
clear
Rain (mm)
----33------------111-
Temp. °C181920181618171919182121202322202325212323
Feels °C (?)131617141717141515162118192420202123222524
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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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