Punta del Diablo surf break

Punta del Diablo surfForecast / North / Uruguay

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 pm Tuesday 28 Apr 2026 -03
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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 2.7°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 1.2m and 12s 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 2.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 03) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Monday (May 04) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Tue 28th Apr)4ft (1.2m) 12s
Best Surf 6AM (Sun 3rd May)6ft (1.9m) 13s
Most Powerful 3AM (Sun 3rd May)8ft (2.5m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Fri night, light winds from the SE by Sun afternoon).

Tue
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
2
4
3
4
2
2
2
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
SSE
12
1.1
SSE
11
0.9
SSE
11
0.7
SSE
10
0.5
SSE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.5
S
12
0.5
S
11
0.6
SSE
11
0.5
S
10
0.4
SSE
10
1.5
S
7
1.6
S
9
1.9
SSE
12
2
SSE
13
2
SSE
15
1.7
SSE
14
1.3
SSE
13
1.2
SSE
13
1
SSE
13
0.8
SSE
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
579
313
183
97
57
24
67
64
93
54
32
229
440
905
1346
1811
1079
489
484
357
161
Wind (km/h)
15
W
15
NW
15
NW
20
NW
15
W
5
NW
5
NE
15
NNE
15
NNE
15
NNW
15
WSW
25
SW
25
SSW
15
WSW
10
WSW
5
SE
15
N
15
N
5
NE
10
W
10
SW
cross-off
off
off
off
cross-off
off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross
High Tide
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
7:59AM0.39m
1:52PM0.39m
8:09PM0.54m
8:46AM0.38m
2:39PM0.39m
8:53PM0.56m
9:31AM0.37m
3:25PM0.39m
9:35PM0.57m
3:11AM0.26m
Low Tide
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
4:25AM0.03m
4:43PM0.21m
11:46PM0.20m
5:10AM0.01m
5:25PM0.23m
00:35AM0.21m
5:52AM0.00m
12:22PM0.19m
6:05PM0.24m
6:34AM0.01m
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clear
clear
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
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part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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7:07
7:07
7:07
7:09
7:09
7:11
7:11
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5:55
5:54
5:53
5:52
5:52
5:51
5:50
5:49
Temp °C
15
13
17
19
15
18
20
17
19
18
17
16
16
14
14
15
14
18
20
18
19
10
9
12
14
12
17
19
15
18
17
15
10
10
10
12
13
11
16
20
18
17
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
SSE
12
1.1
SSE
11
0.9
SSE
11
0.7
SSE
10
0.5
SSE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.5
S
12
0.5
S
11
0.6
SSE
11
0.5
S
10
0.5
E
7
0.2
E
7
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
9
2
SSE
13
2
SSE
15
1.7
SSE
14
1.3
SSE
13
1.2
SSE
13
1
SSE
13
0.8
SSE
12
Energy kJ
579
313
183
97
57
24
67
64
93
54
24
4
7
6
1346
1811
1079
489
484
357
161
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
9
0.1
E
9
0.1
E
11
0.3
S
11
0.2
SSE
10
0.2
ESE
11
0.2
E
10
0.4
NE
4
0.4
SSE
10
0.2
ESE
10
0.2
E
10
0.4
NE
4
0.2
ENE
5
0.3
ENE
6
0.3
ENE
6
Energy kJ
2
2
2
23
9
11
8
5
32
10
8
5
2
8
8
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
E
10
0.1
E
7
0.1
E
12
0.2
SSE
13
0.1
E
11
0.1
E
11
Energy kJ
8
1
3
17
2
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
3
0.3
NW
3
0.4
NW
3
0.2
WNW
2
0.4
NE
3
0.4
NE
4
0.7
NE
5
1.5
S
7
1.6
S
9
1.9
SSE
12
0.6
NNE
3
Energy kJ
2
1
2
1
2
4
21
229
440
905
8
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
4
4
4
2
2
2
1
Distance (km)
1
0
0
0
0
2
1
1
1
0
17
388
388
5
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Uruguay - North
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Uruguay
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
8
8
6
5
6
6
7
5
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
7
5
4
4
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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