Pendorcho surf break

Pendorcho surfForecast / South / Uruguay

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 am Saturday 14 Mar 2026 -03
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Pendorcho surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Pendorcho sea temperature is
20.6° C
(Which is 1.2°C colder than average for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Pendorcho this week:

The surf forecast for Pendorcho over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 15) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Pendorcho in the next 16 days are 1.6m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 18) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Mar 17) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Sun 15th Mar)3ft (0.9m) 9s
Best Surf12AM (Wed 18th Mar)3.5ft (1.1m) 11s
Most Powerful 3AM (Wed 18th Mar)5ft (1.6m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pendorcho over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Mon morning, min 18°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Sat morning, strong winds from the NE by Mon night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 34°C on Tue morning, min 20°C on Thu night). Mainly strong winds.

Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
ESE
0.9
ESE
0.9
ESE
0.8
ESE
0.8
ESE
0.5
E
0.6
E
0.7
E
0.6
E
0.7
ESE
0.7
ESE
1.1
E
1.2
E
0.9
ESE
1.1
E
1
E
0.9
ESE
1.2
ENE
0.5
ESE
0.9
E
1.3
E
Period(s) (?)998991011111111111111116111161067
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)13413411810811056861169312612628633220293231187945555145
Wind
(km/h)
5
ENE
20
SE
15
NE
10
NNE
20
ESE
25
NE
25
NNE
25
ENE
40
NE
35
NNE
10
SSE
5
SW
20
SE
20
E
25
NE
20
NNE
20
E
25
NE
15
NE
15
NNE
10
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
onglasscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:41PM
0.19
5:52AM
0.24
6:50PM
0.19
6:52AM
0.25
7:00PM
0.21
7:46AM
0.25
7:20PM
0.23
8:36AM
0.25
7:49PM
0.26
9:23AM
0.25
8:26PM
0.29
10:08AM
0.23
9:09PM
0.31
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:43AM
0.10
10:39PM
0.15
12:37PM
0.11
11:56PM
0.13
1:36PM
0.13
1:14AM
0.10
2:31PM
0.15
2:27AM
0.06
3:20PM
0.16
3:31AM
0.03
4:04PM
0.18
4:30AM
0.00
4:46PM
0.19
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Sunrise6:37--6:37--6:39--6:39--6:39--6:41--6:41--
Sunset-6:59--6:58--6:55--6:54--6:53--6:52--6:51-
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clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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part cloud
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thunderstorm
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thunderstorm
thunderstorm
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rain showers
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Rain (mm)
----------12-21-3--43
Temp. °C222220252522323024343023232422242621232221
Feels °C (?)222019252319302821313226252520252519242321
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Information about the Pendorcho Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Pendorcho provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Pendorcho can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Pendorcho 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 (Pendorcho) 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 Pendorcho 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Uruguay - South? If you are looking for accommodation near Pendorcho, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Uruguay - South, consider staying in Maldonado which is 7 km (4 miles) away. Other places in and around Uruguay - South where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include San Carlos which is 14 km (9 miles) away, Minas, Rocha and La Paloma.

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