Punta del Diablo surf break

Punta del Diablo surfForecast / North / Uruguay

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Punta del Diablo surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Punta del Diablo sea temperature is
20.9° C
(Which is 2.5°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Punta del Diablo this week:

The surf forecast for Punta del Diablo over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 28) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Punta del Diablo in the next 16 days are 2.1m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 27) 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 1.1m 4s period and expected on Monday (Apr 27) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Tue 28th Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 11s
Best Surf 9PM (Tue 28th Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 11s
Most Powerful 9PM (Mon 27th Apr)7ft (2.1m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 9°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, strong winds from the W by Mon afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 9°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

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
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
1
2
1
1
0
0
1
1
1
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSE
9
0.4
E
7
0.4
E
6
0.2
S
10
0.2
S
9
0.8
S
9
1.2
S
11
1.7
S
12
1.9
SSE
13
1.5
SSE
12
1.4
SSE
11
1.2
SSE
11
0.9
SSE
10
0.8
SSE
10
0.6
SSE
10
0.4
SE
10
1.3
SSW
8
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
9
0.6
SSE
9
0.5
SSE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
16
17
12
8
6
97
326
898
1230
589
447
319
160
118
67
25
193
31
22
62
45
Wind (km/h)
0
SW
10
ESE
5
NNE
10
NW
25
WNW
35
W
35
W
40
W
25
W
20
W
20
W
15
NW
15
NW
20
NNW
20
WNW
15
WSW
10
S
10
NNE
10
N
15
ENE
20
SW
glassy
on
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
High Tide
1:58PM0.36m
8:12PM0.28m
7:50AM0.29m
2:54PM0.36m
9:10PM0.29m
3:21AM0.55m
3:52PM0.37m
10:04PM0.30m
4:21AM0.49m
4:51PM0.39m
10:55PM0.31m
5:20AM0.45m
5:45PM0.43m
11:42PM0.31m
6:16AM0.42m
12:12PM0.36m
6:36PM0.46m
7:09AM0.40m
1:04PM0.38m
7:24PM0.50m
Low Tide
10:20AM0.02m
5:12PM0.13m
10:23PM0.21m
6:19AM0.27m
6:09PM0.14m
7:04AM0.26m
12:24PM0.10m
7:07PM0.16m
7:50AM0.24m
1:25PM0.13m
8:05PM0.17m
8:36AM0.22m
2:21PM0.15m
9:03PM0.19m
9:22AM0.21m
3:12PM0.17m
9:59PM0.19m
3:38AM0.07m
3:59PM0.19m
10:53PM0.20m
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
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7:03
7:03
7:05
7:05
7:07
7:07
7:07
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5:59
5:58
5:57
5:55
5:54
5:53
5:52
1
3
Temp °C
20
20
19
20
20
11
11
15
13
13
16
12
17
19
17
16
18
17
18
19
18
21
20
20
18
17
3
3
6
6
8
11
8
13
15
13
14
17
16
17
17
19
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSE
9
0.4
E
7
0.4
E
6
0.3
E
6
0.3
E
6
0.8
S
9
1.2
S
11
1.7
S
12
1.9
SSE
13
1.5
SSE
12
1.4
SSE
11
1.2
SSE
11
0.9
SSE
10
0.8
SSE
10
0.6
SSE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.5
S
8
0.5
S
8
0.4
SSE
7
0.6
SSE
9
0.5
SSE
9
Energy kJ
16
17
12
6
6
97
326
898
1230
589
447
319
160
118
67
25
37
31
17
62
45
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
ENE
4
0.2
SSE
9
0.2
S
8
0.2
S
7
0.2
S
6
0.2
E
7
0.1
E
9
0.1
E
9
0.2
SSW
8
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
9
0.2
ENE
3
0.2
ESE
11
Energy kJ
3
8
5
4
3
4
2
2
6
25
25
22
1
11
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
ESE
7
0.2
SSW
8
0.2
ENE
6
0.2
S
10
0.2
S
9
0.1
SE
15
0.1
E
10
0.1
E
10
0.2
E
10
0.1
E
11
0.2
ESE
10
0.2
ESE
10
0.2
ENE
4
Energy kJ
11
6
3
8
6
8
2
2
8
2
11
11
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NW
2
1.1
WSW
4
1
W
4
0.8
WSW
4
0.4
W
3
0.4
NW
3
0.1
NE
9
0.4
NW
3
0.4
WSW
3
1.3
SSW
8
0.1
NE
7
0.4
NE
3
Energy kJ
1
47
35
24
3
2
3
3
3
193
2
3
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
4
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
499
499
473
81
752
806
624
614
1
1
1
0
0
0
2
30
5
0
0
1
17
Best forecast wave conditions in Uruguay - North
Rating
(10 max)
1
4
4
4
3
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Uruguay
Rating
(10 max)
1
4
4
4
3
2
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
6
7
8
8
6
6
5
5
7
7
5
8
6
5
4
5
5
5
4
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Information about the Punta del Diablo Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Punta del Diablo 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 Diablo can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Punta del Diablo 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 Diablo) 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 Diablo 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.

Punta del Diablo 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.

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