Punta del Chileno surfForecast / South / Uruguay

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Punta del Chileno surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Punta del Chileno sea temperature is
20.6° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Punta del Chileno this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Punta del Chileno in the next 16 days are 0.4m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 27) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Mar 31) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 3AM (Fri 27th Mar)1.5ft (0.4m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Punta del Chileno over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Warm (max 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 19°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thu
02
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.3
S
0.3
S
0.2
S
0.3
S
0.3
S
0.3
S
0.3
S
0.2
S
0.2
S
0.1
S
0.1
S
0.1
S
0.1
S
0.1
S
0.1
S
1
E
0.8
E
0.7
E
0.1
S
0.1
S
0.1
S
Period(s) (?)111091211111099108111098788131212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)201872521201776212221000333
Wind
(km/h)
15
NE
20
ENE
15
E
20
E
15
NNE
5
NE
20
ENE
10
SSE
10
SE
20
ENE
20
ENE
25
E
20
NE
20
ENE
20
ESE
10
NE
0
WNW
10
S
10
E
5
S
15
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
offglasscross-
on
cross-
off
glasscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:03AM
0.28
4:09PM
0.18
4:32AM
0.26
5:02PM
0.20
5:51AM
0.25
5:49PM
0.22
6:53AM
0.24
6:33PM
0.25
7:45AM
0.24
7:15PM
0.27
8:31AM
0.24
12:26PM
0.20
7:57PM
0.28
9:14AM
0.23
1:49PM
0.20
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:48PM
0.14
11:22AM
0.08
11:06PM
0.12
12:26PM
0.10
12:25AM
0.10
1:26PM
0.12
1:35AM
0.07
2:20PM
0.14
2:33AM
0.05
3:08PM
0.15
3:25AM
0.03
3:52PM
0.17
4:12AM
0.03
12:19PM 4:30PM
0.19 0.18
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thu
02
Sunrise-6:48--6:48--6:48--6:50--6:50--6:52--6:52-
Sunset--6:40--6:39--6:38--6:37--6:36--6:35--6:32
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
mod rain
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
---44116-2-----------
Temp. °C202325222322222224222323212324212223212222
Feels °C (?)192324222625222426232322202323222423222323
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Information about the Punta del Chileno Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Punta del Chileno provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Punta del Chileno can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Punta del Chileno 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 (Punta del Chileno) 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 Punta del Chileno 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 Punta del Chileno, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Uruguay - South, consider staying in Maldonado which is 3 km (2 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 15 km (9 miles) away, Minas, Rocha and La Paloma.

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