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
20.5° C
(Which is 3.3°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 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Punta del Chileno in the next 16 days are 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 27) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 26) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Thu 30th Apr)2.5ft (0.7m) 12s
Best Surf 6PM (Thu 30th Apr)2.5ft (0.7m) 12s
Most Powerful 9AM (Mon 27th Apr)10ft (3.0m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (gales from the W on Sun night, light winds from the WSW by Mon night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Wed morning, light winds from the NNW by Thu afternoon).

Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
6
1.4
WSW
5
2.5
WSW
7
3
SW
8
2.5
SSW
9
1.9
S
12
1.7
SSE
12
1.4
SSE
12
1.1
SSE
11
0.8
SSE
10
1.5
W
6
0.5
S
10
0.7
S
12
0.7
S
12
0.7
S
12
0.6
S
11
0.6
S
11
0.5
S
11
1.6
S
6
1.6
S
7
1.5
S
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
18
99
706
1339
1045
969
852
539
275
123
136
53
134
139
127
87
85
61
177
236
422
Wind (km/h)
25
WNW
30
WNW
55
W
60
W
45
SW
20
WSW
30
WNW
25
W
20
NW
35
NW
35
W
20
NW
20
NW
15
W
15
NNW
15
NNW
15
WNW
15
W
35
SSE
35
SSE
30
S
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
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
9:29AM0.21m
8:53PM0.30m
Low Tide
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
4:30AM0.03m
12:35PM0.17m
thunderstorm
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
light rain
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
light rain
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7:11
7:11
7:13
7:13
7:15
7:15
7:16
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6:02
6:01
6:00
5:59
5:58
5:57
5:55
1
2
1
4
2
3
Temp °C
18
15
13
15
16
16
14
15
14
17
18
17
17
21
19
20
22
19
14
14
14
11
9
0
6
7
10
8
9
9
9
11
14
13
19
16
18
20
17
6
7
7
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
6
0.2
E
7
1.9
S
12
1.7
SSE
12
1.4
SSE
12
1.1
SSE
11
0.8
SSE
10
0.5
SSE
10
0.6
WSW
5
0.7
S
12
0.7
S
12
0.7
S
12
0.6
S
11
0.6
S
11
0.5
S
11
0.2
E
11
0.2
E
10
0.1
E
10
Energy kJ
18
3
969
852
539
275
123
59
15
134
139
127
87
85
61
9
9
2
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
E
6
0.2
S
9
0.1
S
8
0.1
E
9
0.1
E
10
0.5
S
10
0.2
SSE
10
0.2
SSE
11
0.1
SE
10
0.3
SSE
14
0.1
E
10
0.2
E
11
0.2
E
11
0.2
E
11
0.1
E
10
Energy kJ
3
6
1
2
2
53
10
11
4
39
2
9
9
9
2
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
9
0.1
E
9
0.1
E
9
0.4
SE
10
0.1
E
10
0.1
E
10
0.1
E
11
0.1
E
11
Energy kJ
6
2
2
26
2
2
2
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
W
3
1.4
WSW
5
2.5
WSW
7
3
SW
8
2.5
SSW
9
0.7
W
4
0.9
W
4
0.7
WNW
4
1.1
NW
4
1.5
W
6
0.5
W
5
0.4
WNW
3
0.3
WNW
3
0.2
NNE
3
1.6
S
6
1.6
S
7
1.5
S
10
Energy kJ
5
99
706
1339
1045
15
31
19
46
136
11
4
2
1
177
236
422
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
4
4
4
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
Distance (km)
396
954
924
785
942
36
14
36
6
85
82
6
6
6
6
0
6
6
659
659
238
Best forecast wave conditions in Uruguay - South
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
2
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Uruguay
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
3
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
8
6
6
5
5
5
9
6
7
5
5
4
7
6
5
5
5
4
4
5
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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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