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
13.5° C
(Which is 1.7°C colder than average 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 Monday (May 18) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 16s 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 1.6m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (May 19) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Mon 18th May)3ft (0.9m) 16s
Best Surf 9PM (Mon 18th May)3ft (0.9m) 16s
Most Powerful12PM (Wed 20th May)5ft (1.6m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat afternoon, min 8°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue afternoon, min 8°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Tue night, light winds from the SSW by Thu night).

Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
1
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSE
11
0.4
SSE
11
1.1
S
5
1
S
5
0.8
S
6
0.8
S
9
0.5
SSE
12
0.5
S
12
0.9
SSE
15
0.6
SSE
13
0.5
S
12
0.8
SSE
11
1.7
S
12
1.5
S
14
1.2
SSE
12
1
SSE
12
0.9
SSE
11
0.9
SSE
11
0.8
SSE
12
0.8
SSE
12
0.7
SSE
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
44
44
61
57
40
99
79
69
331
133
76
153
874
849
454
288
221
186
172
161
115
Wind (km/h)
10
NNW
15
SSW
25
SSE
20
S
20
SSW
15
WSW
15
WSW
15
SW
15
NW
20
WNW
30
W
30
SSW
25
SSW
25
SSW
15
SSW
15
W
20
SW
10
SSW
5
S
10
E
15
NNE
off
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
High Tide
1:35PM0.32m
10:23PM0.36m
2:54PM0.30m
11:34PM0.39m
3:53PM0.28m
00:58AM0.40m
4:44PM0.26m
3:19AM0.41m
5:32PM0.25m
5:18AM0.43m
6:18PM0.24m
6:37AM0.45m
7:06PM0.24m
Low Tide
6:18PM0.22m
6:42AM-0.05m
7:03PM0.19m
7:50AM-0.05m
7:54PM0.16m
8:58AM-0.03m
8:51PM0.12m
10:05AM0.00m
9:51PM0.08m
11:14AM0.04m
10:53PM0.04m
12:24PM0.08m
11:57PM0.01m
cloud
cloud
light rain
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:30
7:31
7:31
7:31
7:33
7:33
7:33
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:47
5:46
5:45
5:45
5:45
5:44
5:44
1
Temp °C
13
14
13
11
12
12
13
13
11
13
14
14
11
11
11
11
12
12
14
16
14
10
10
11
6
7
7
9
9
7
6
7
10
4
4
6
7
8
9
13
13
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSE
11
0.4
SSE
11
0.2
SSE
10
0.3
SSE
9
0.5
S
9
0.5
SSE
12
0.5
S
12
0.9
SSE
15
0.6
SSE
13
0.5
S
12
0.8
SSE
11
1.2
SSE
12
1
SSE
12
0.9
SSE
11
0.9
SSE
11
0.8
SSE
12
0.8
SSE
12
0.7
SSE
11
Energy kJ
44
44
10
16
40
79
69
331
133
76
153
454
288
221
186
172
161
115
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
16
0.3
SSE
14
0.7
SSE
14
Energy kJ
4
5
36
168
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSE
18
Energy kJ
33
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NW
3
1.1
S
5
1
S
5
0.8
S
6
0.8
S
9
0.9
SSW
5
0.8
SSW
5
0.5
W
3
0.8
WSW
4
1.1
WSW
5
1.3
S
5
1.7
S
12
1.5
S
14
Energy kJ
1
61
57
40
99
42
33
5
22
48
85
874
849
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
1
2
3
4
2
3
4
4
4
4
3
2
2
2
1
3
1
Distance (km)
47
104
146
199
199
186
104
186
0
104
186
219
728
978
199
0
199
146
2
145
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Uruguay - South
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
3
4
3
2
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Uruguay
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
2
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
2
4
4
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
6
7
4
7
4
4
4
4
7
4
9
9
9
9
9
5
6
5
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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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