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
21.0° 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 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Parque del Plata in the next 16 days are 1.7m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 18) 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 0.4m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 16) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Thu 16th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Best Surf 6AM (Sat 18th Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s
Most Powerful 3AM (Sat 18th Apr)5.5ft (1.7m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Thu afternoon, fresh winds from the SW by Thu night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the ESE by Mon afternoon).

Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
E
0.3
SSE
1.1
E
1.4
E
0.9
ESE
0.7
ESE
1.7
SSE
1.5
S
1.2
SSE
1
SSE
0.8
SSE
0.7
SE
0.6
SE
0.5
SE
1
SE
1.3
SE
1.3
SE
1.6
ESE
1
ESE
1.1
ESE
0.8
ESE
Period(s) (?)5136588778999984556666
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)18348010989552682141971611068464343883100151727451
Wind
(km/h)
15
E
15
ENE
25
ENE
15
ESE
5
N
25
W
35
SW
30
SW
20
SSW
10
WSW
15
SW
10
NNE
5
NW
15
S
25
SE
25
ESE
25
ESE
25
E
20
ENE
10
SE
15
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrosscrosscross-
on
offcross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
Low Tide
/ height (m)
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Sunrise7:05--7:05--7:07--7:07--7:09--7:09--7:09--
Sunset-6:19--6:17--6:16--6:15--6:14--6:13--6:12-
part cloud
cloud
heavy rain
light rain
rain showers
cloud
part cloud
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
--2151----------------
Temp. °C232421202120201919212219212319171718212321
Feels °C (?)242520202320151517202121232318131316202321
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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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