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Punta del Chileno surfForecast / South / Uruguay
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 am Saturday 25 Apr 2026 -03Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
20.8° C
(Which is 3.5°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Punta del Chileno this week:
The surf forecast for Punta del Chileno over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 30) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Punta del Chileno in the next 16 days are 2.4m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 28) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Friday (May 01) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Thu 30th Apr) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Thu 30th Apr) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Tue 28th Apr) | 8ft (2.4m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Punta del Chileno over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, near gales from the W by Sun night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the WNW on Wed morning, calm by Thu afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 1 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
S 9 | S 8 | SSW 6 | S 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 8 | SW 8 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | WNW 5 | SW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | S 7 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 8 | |
6 | 6 | 4 | 25 | 249 | 871 | 1101 | 1215 | 1879 | 1036 | 702 | 292 | 161 | 108 | 240 | 104 | 48 | 31 | 32 | 25 | 10 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
glassy | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 3:30PM0.21m | 5:08AM0.22m | 4:33PM0.23m | 6:16AM0.22m | 5:25PM0.25m | 7:00AM0.22m | 6:11PM0.27m | 7:37AM0.22m | 6:53PM0.28m | 8:14AM0.22m | 12:48PM0.19m | 7:35PM0.29m | 8:51AM0.22m | 2:12PM0.19m | 8:15PM0.30m | ||||||
Low Tide | 11:00AM0.12m | 11:18PM0.09m | 12:00PM0.14m | 00:27AM0.07m | 12:58PM0.15m | 1:27AM0.05m | 1:50PM0.16m | 2:19AM0.04m | 2:36PM0.17m | 3:05AM0.03m | 3:14PM0.18m | 3:49AM0.03m | 3:43PM0.18m | ||||||||
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 | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — |
 | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:57 | — |
— | — | — | 1 | 4 | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | |
Temp °C | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 13 | 17 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 |
18 | 18 | 19 | 15 | 4 | -2 | 0 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 7 | 12 | 15 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 9 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | S 6 | E 7 | — | — | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 10 | SSW 6 | S 7 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 8 |
 kJ | 4 | 4 | 4 | 25 | 3 | — | — | 1215 | 1879 | 1036 | 702 | 292 | 161 | 56 | 38 | 44 | 48 | 31 | 32 | 25 | 10 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 8 | SSW 6 | E 6 | S 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 15 | — | — | SSE 9 | S 8 | S 8 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSE 9 |
| kJ | 6 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | — | 9 | 34 | 12 | 15 | 8 | 8 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | S 7 | S 8 | S 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 9 | — | E 11 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | E 11 | NE 4 | E 11 |
| kJ | 4 | 1 | 1 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | 8 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 9 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | WSW 6 | WSW 8 | SW 8 | WSW 7 | W 6 | — | W 4 | WNW 3 | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | SW 6 | SSW 6 | — | NNE 2 | NE 3 | WNW 4 | WSW 3 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 249 | 871 | 1101 | 515 | 66 | — | 20 | 8 | 31 | 108 | 240 | 104 | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 659 | 690 | 273 | 273 | 941 | 964 | 782 | 942 | 165 | 36 | 36 | 10 | 165 | 406 | 128 | 34 | 6 | 6 | 11 | 11 | 41 |
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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).
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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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