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The surf forecast for Playa del Barco over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Nov 29) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Playa del Barco in the next 12 days are 1.4m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Nov 29) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Dec 02) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Sat 29th Nov) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Sat 29th Nov) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Sat 29th Nov) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa del Barco over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 16°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Thu afternoon, light winds from the W by Fri morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 16°C on Sat morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 01 | Tuesday 02 | |||||||||||||||
| AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Rating (10 max) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | S | S | S | S | S | SSE | S | S | SE | SSE | SSE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SSE | SSE | SSE | SSE | S | SSE |
| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 13 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 |
Wave (?)Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 4 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 158 | 211 | 186 | 155 | 91 | 35 | 14 | 33 | 64 | 31 | 59 | 24 | |
Wind (km/h) | ENE | ENE | NE | NE | NE | NNE | W | SSW | SSE | SE | ESE | E | ENE | ENE | ENE | ENE | NE | ENE | ESE | ESE | ENE |
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off |
High Tide / height (m) | 11:19AM 0.57 | 5:26PM 0.25 | 11:54PM 0.34 | 6:42AM 0.36 | 12:02PM 0.57 | 6:18PM 12:37AM 0.23 0.34 | 7:43AM 0.34 | 12:49PM 0.57 | 7:16PM 1:24AM 0.22 0.36 | 8:51AM 0.31 | 1:42PM 0.56 | 8:23PM 2:16AM 0.22 0.39 | 9:54AM 0.28 | 2:42PM 0.54 | 9:35PM 0.24 | 3:12AM 10:35AM 0.43 0.23 | 3:47PM 0.51 | 10:44PM 0.27 | 4:10AM 11:08AM 0.50 0.18 | 4:52PM 0.49 | 11:43PM 0.31 |
Low Tide / height (m) | 3:21PM 0.19 | 8:30PM 0.09 | 3:05AM 8:27AM 0.12 0.32 | 4:11PM 0.18 | 9:12PM 0.11 | 3:58AM 9:03AM 0.10 0.33 | 5:05PM 0.17 | 9:56PM 0.13 | 4:56AM 9:39AM 0.10 0.31 | 6:00PM 0.16 | 10:42PM 0.17 | 6:02AM 10:26AM 0.09 0.28 | 6:54PM 11:33PM 0.15 0.20 | 7:12AM 11:39AM 0.08 0.22 | 7:45PM 12:28AM 0.15 0.24 | 8:21AM 0.07 | 12:53PM 0.15 | 8:34PM 1:26AM 0.15 0.28 | |||
Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 01 | Tuesday 02 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 5:16 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:25 | - | - | 7:27 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:29 | - | - | 7:30 | - | - | 7:30 | - |
Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 18 | 1 | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 20 | 19 | 17 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 23 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 19 |
| Feels °C (?) | 19 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 24 | 17 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 19 | 19 |

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The above surf forecast table for Playa del Barco provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Playa del Barco can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Playa del Barco 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 (Playa del Barco) 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 Playa del Barco 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.
Playa del Barco is 60 km (37 miles) from Santa Vitoria do Palmar. If you plan a holiday in Uruguay - North, look for hotels and other accommodation in Santa Vitoria do Palmar. Santa Vitoria do Palmar has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

