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Pendorcho surfForecast / South / Uruguay
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 pm Tuesday 28 Apr 2026 -03Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
20.1° C
(Which is 3.0°C warmer than normal 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 Thursday (Apr 30) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Pendorcho in the next 16 days are 1.8m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 03) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Thu 30th Apr) | 3ft (0.9m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Sun 3rd May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Sun 3rd May) | 6ft (1.8m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pendorcho over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Wed afternoon, calm by Thu afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Fri night, calm by Sun morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 1 | Saturday 2 | Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | Tue 5 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSW 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 9 | S 12 | S 14 | SSE 15 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 14 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 13 | |
214 | 130 | 94 | 39 | 186 | 119 | 87 | 73 | 48 | 26 | 614 | 721 | 1151 | 1172 | 1421 | 880 | 492 | 534 | 271 | 130 | 111 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
off | off | cross-off | cross | off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | |
High Tide | 7:37AM0.22m | 6:53PM0.28m | 8:14AM0.22m | 12:48PM0.19m | 7:35PM0.29m | 8:51AM0.22m | 2:12PM0.19m | 8:15PM0.30m | 9:29AM0.21m | 8:53PM0.30m | 10:07AM0.20m | 9:30PM0.30m | 10:45AM0.19m | 10:04PM0.29m | 11:25AM0.18m | ||||||
Low Tide | 2:19AM0.04m | 2:36PM0.17m | 3:05AM0.03m | 3:14PM0.18m | 3:49AM0.03m | 3:43PM0.18m | 4:30AM0.03m | 12:35PM0.17m | 5:10AM0.04m | 1:11PM0.16m | 5:48AM0.05m | 1:44PM0.16m | 6:23AM0.06m | 2:11PM0.16m | |||||||
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 | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:18 | — |
 | 6:00 | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:52 |
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Temp °C | 13 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 13 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 19 |
8 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 19 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 17 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSW 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | S 14 | SSE 15 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 14 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 13 |
 kJ | 214 | 130 | 94 | 39 | 186 | 119 | 87 | 73 | 48 | 26 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 1172 | 1421 | 880 | 492 | 534 | 271 | 130 | 111 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 8 | E 10 | S 7 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | E 11 | NE 4 | E 5 | E 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | NE 4 | SE 14 | S 11 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 25 | 10 | 10 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 51 | 20 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 9 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 11 | SE 10 | E 10 | E 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 11 | E 11 |
| kJ | — | — | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | WSW 5 | — | — | NE 2 | NE 3 | NW 3 | WSW 4 | SSW 8 | SSW 9 | S 12 | — | — | N 3 | NE 4 | — | — | SW 4 | SW 5 |
| kJ | 26 | 29 | 91 | 26 | — | — | 1 | 3 | 2 | 14 | 614 | 721 | 1151 | — | — | 4 | 2 | — | — | 7 | 65 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 13 | 157 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 78 | 243 | 937 | 161 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
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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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