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
17.1° C
(Which is 1.2°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 Saturday (May 09) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 2.4m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Parque del Plata in the next 16 days are 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 5s period and expected on Saturday (May 09) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Sat 9th May)10ft (3.0m) 16s
Best Surf 9PM (Sat 9th May)10ft (3.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 9PM (Sat 9th May)10ft (3.0m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon afternoon, min 8°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Sat morning, light winds from the WNW by Mon afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 8°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
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
4
1
2
2
2
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
12
2.1
SSW
7
2.5
SSE
16
1.5
SSE
15
1.8
SSE
15
1.3
SSE
15
1.5
S
14
1.3
S
13
1
SSE
13
0.8
SSE
13
0.7
SSE
12
0.4
SSE
11
0.8
SSW
11
0.9
S
6
1
SSE
11
0.5
SSE
12
0.5
S
12
0.9
SSW
6
0.6
S
9
0.5
S
6
0.5
S
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
69
444
3213
1010
1371
706
832
609
342
186
136
51
158
56
263
78
67
66
63
17
44
Wind (km/h)
30
W
35
SW
30
WSW
30
WSW
30
W
20
W
15
WSW
20
W
20
NW
25
NW
30
NW
25
NW
20
S
15
S
5
SSE
5
NW
10
SSW
5
NNW
10
NW
10
SSW
20
SE
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross-on
on
cross-off
cross-on
off
off
cross-on
on
High Tide
10:10PM0.20m
9:34AM0.29m
11:38PM0.16m
9:51AM0.31m
9:14AM0.33m
9:30AM0.35m
6:56PM0.24m
10:15AM0.36m
8:08PM0.28m
11:21AM0.35m
9:15PM0.32m
Low Tide
3:21PM0.15m
1:32AM0.18m
8:30PM0.15m
11:07PM0.11m
1:16AM0.07m
5:05PM0.23m
2:55AM0.03m
5:15PM0.24m
4:17AM-0.01m
5:41PM0.23m
light rain
light rain
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:24
7:24
7:26
7:26
7:28
7:28
7:28
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:52
5:52
5:51
5:51
5:50
5:49
5:47
3
1
Temp °C
10
12
11
12
12
11
13
14
12
14
17
12
14
14
13
14
15
13
13
14
14
2
4
3
4
4
5
9
9
7
8
11
7
11
10
10
12
12
12
12
12
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
12
2.5
SSE
16
1.5
SSE
15
1.8
SSE
15
1.3
SSE
15
1.3
S
13
1
SSE
13
0.8
SSE
13
0.7
SSE
12
0.4
SSE
11
0.4
SE
10
1
SSE
11
0.5
SSE
12
0.5
S
12
0.7
S
6
0.6
S
9
0.5
S
6
0.5
S
9
Energy kJ
69
3213
1010
1312
706
609
342
186
136
51
28
263
78
67
39
61
16
44
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSE
14
0.4
SSE
10
0.6
S
9
0.3
SSE
9
0.3
SSW
6
Energy kJ
41
37
63
17
6
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSE
12
Energy kJ
14
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
WSW
5
2.1
SSW
7
2.4
S
16
1.6
SW
6
1.8
S
15
1.3
SW
5
1.5
S
14
0.7
W
4
0.8
WNW
4
0.9
WNW
4
0.7
WNW
4
0.8
WNW
4
0.8
SSW
11
0.9
S
6
0.9
SSW
5
0.9
SSW
6
0.9
SSW
6
Energy kJ
126
444
2896
177
1371
90
832
16
16
21
15
19
158
56
50
64
66
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
5
4
4
4
4
4
2
1
2
1
2
2
4
1
4
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
807
787
214
214
214
214
199
219
0
2
104
109
186
150
104
0
104
0
0
76
199
Best forecast wave conditions in Uruguay - South
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
2
1
4
4
4
4
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Uruguay
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
2
2
2
4
5
4
4
2
2
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
4
5
6
5
4
9
9
9
9
9
8
9
5
6
6
5
5
6
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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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