
Surf Forecasts:
Punta del Diablo surf forecast from 30 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 2 Oct, 6AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 2 Oct, 12AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 9s period, S swell with 562 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 1 Oct, 6AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period with S swell.
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 Thursday (Oct 01) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Punta del Diablo in the next 16 days are 1.9m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 02) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Thu 1st Oct) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Fri 2nd Oct) | 5ft (1.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Fri 2nd Oct) | 6ft (1.9m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Punta del Diablo over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed morning, min 8°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 30 | Thursday 1 | Friday 2 | Saturday 3 | Sunday 4 | Monday 5 | Tuesday 6 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 8 | SE 11 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | E 9 | ESE 9 | SE 7 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
251 | 230 | 169 | 374 | 212 | 562 | 113 | 153 | 376 | 337 | 246 | 140 | 123 | 127 | 59 | 226 | 73 | 205 | 169 | 140 | 181 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:53AM0.62m | 3:40PM0.18m | 10:32PM0.49m | 4:32AM0.34m | 4:18PM0.16m | 11:19PM0.47m | 5:26AM0.32m | 4:59PM0.17m | 00:07AM0.44m | 6:24AM0.31m | 12:19PM0.73m | 00:57AM0.41m | 7:26AM0.29m | 1:12PM0.71m | 6:41PM0.20m | 8:31AM0.28m | 2:08PM0.68m | 7:47PM0.23m | 9:30AM0.29m | 3:08PM0.64m | 8:56PM0.27m |
Low Tide | 1:53PM0.13m | 6:40PM-0.03m | 6:57AM0.22m | 2:51PM0.14m | 7:27PM-0.05m | 7:38AM0.24m | 3:51PM0.15m | 8:16PM-0.05m | 3:26AM0.13m | 4:49PM0.17m | 9:08PM-0.03m | 4:18AM0.11m | 5:43PM0.20m | 10:06PM0.01m | 5:12AM0.09m | 6:31PM0.22m | 6:07AM0.09m | 7:17PM0.24m | |||
6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | |
— | 6:35 | — | — | 6:36 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:38 | — | — | 6:39 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 |
Feels °C | 10 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | S 8 | SE 10 | SSE 9 | S 8 | SE 11 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SE 7 | SSE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 |
59 | 61 | 41 | 134 | 25 | 289 | 113 | 153 | 376 | 337 | 246 | 140 | 55 | 97 | 59 | 164 | 73 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 4 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 11 | — | ESE 11 | SE 10 | E 8 | ESE 10 | SE 11 | SSE 8 | S 8 | SSW 7 | S 7 | E 6 | SE 10 | — | SE 10 | SE 10 | E 10 | SSE 10 | S 8 | SSE 10 | S 8 |
24 | — | 11 | 27 | 12 | 20 | 55 | 70 | 41 | 10 | 4 | 31 | 104 | — | 46 | 23 | 67 | 10 | 5 | 10 | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | E 9 | — | — | E 8 | E 8 | — | — | ENE 8 | S 10 | — | — | — | — | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SE 11 | S 6 | — |
— | — | — | 14 | — | — | 6 | 5 | — | — | 6 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 8 | 6 | 4 | 1 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | — | — | NE 3 | NE 4 | ENE 5 | — | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 5 | ESE 9 | — | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 |
251 | 230 | 169 | 374 | 212 | 562 | — | — | 5 | 17 | 36 | — | 123 | 127 | 42 | 226 | — | 205 | 169 | 140 | 181 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 5 | 388 | 126 | 5 | 399 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 671 | 1 | 0 | 399 | 411 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 83 | 147 | 1 | 1 |
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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.










