
Surf Forecasts:
Punta del Diablo surf forecast from 14 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 18 Nov, 12AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 17 Nov, 6PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, ENE swell with 424 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 18 Nov, 12AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period with E 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 Wednesday (Nov 18) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 12s. 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 1.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Nov 17) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 2s period and expected on Wednesday (Nov 18) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Wed 18th Nov) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Wed 18th Nov) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Tue 17th Nov) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Punta del Diablo over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 18°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Thu morning, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 14 | Sunday 15 | Monday 16 | Tuesday 17 | Wednesday 18 | Thursday 19 | Friday 20 | |||||||||||||||
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) | ENE 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | ENE 7 | E 7 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 |
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98 | 107 | 225 | 135 | 146 | 144 | 113 | 102 | 175 | 155 | 368 | 129 | 86 | 51 | 34 | 40 | 55 | 141 | 129 | 194 | 137 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-off | off | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 10:41AM0.57m | 4:20PM0.26m | 11:15PM0.34m | 5:28AM0.36m | 5:07PM0.26m | 11:54PM0.33m | 6:20AM0.35m | 5:58PM0.26m | 00:33AM0.32m | 7:18AM0.34m | 12:40PM0.51m | 6:54PM0.25m | 8:23AM0.34m | 1:24PM0.50m | 7:59PM0.24m | 9:32AM0.33m | 2:14PM0.48m | 9:11PM0.25m | 10:30AM0.31m | 3:13PM0.47m | 10:22PM0.27m |
Low Tide | 2:33PM0.23m | 7:43PM0.05m | 7:47AM0.28m | 3:17PM0.22m | 8:25PM0.08m | 8:26AM0.30m | 4:01PM0.22m | 9:08PM0.11m | 3:43AM0.15m | 4:48PM0.20m | 9:52PM0.14m | 4:32AM0.14m | 5:38PM0.19m | 10:38PM0.17m | 5:29AM0.14m | 6:30PM0.18m | 6:32AM0.12m | 7:21PM0.17m | |||
5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | |
— | 7:14 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:17 | — | — | 7:19 | — | — | 7:20 | — | |
mm | — | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 24 | 1 | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 17 | 25 | 25 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 17 |
Feels °C | 18 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 17 | 25 | 24 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 7 | SSE 12 | E 7 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 16 | SSE 14 | SSE 18 | SSE 14 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | S 7 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | E 8 | SSE 10 |
33 | 87 | 116 | 22 | 19 | 9 | 26 | 21 | 30 | 36 | 164 | 129 | 86 | 51 | 23 | 40 | 55 | 141 | 129 | 10 | 137 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 11 | SE 7 | SSE 11 | — | — | SE 19 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 |
12 | 7 | 42 | — | — | 15 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 30 | 27 | 12 | 11 | 34 | 33 | 21 | 20 | 10 | 19 | 10 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 18 | SSE 13 | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
22 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 13 | 16 | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | ENE 7 | E 7 | ENE 8 | — | SSW 5 | S 6 | — | NW 2 | WSW 3 | — | — | SSE 10 | — |
98 | 107 | 225 | 135 | 146 | 144 | 113 | 102 | 175 | 155 | 368 | — | 12 | 24 | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | 194 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 683 | 782 | 578 | 47 | 578 | 554 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 38 | 399 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
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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.










