
Surf Forecasts:
Punta del Diablo surf forecast from 8 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 9 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 9s period, SSE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 12 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 9s period, SSE swell with 778 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 9 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 9s period with SSE 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 (Sep 09) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Punta del Diablo in the next 16 days are 2.1m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 12) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Sat 12th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Punta del Diablo over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu morning, min 9°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu night, min 9°C on Sat afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Thu night, fresh winds from the S by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 9 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 14 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | E 8 | SSE 10 | ESE 5 | SE 6 | S 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
115 | 108 | 154 | 41 | 45 | 46 | 120 | 50 | 26 | 33 | 19 | 46 | 184 | 378 | 554 | 611 | 415 | 624 | 237 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:26PM0.21m | 4:05AM0.34m | 4:29PM0.67m | 10:26PM0.26m | 5:05AM0.34m | 5:32PM0.65m | 11:21PM0.30m | 6:03AM0.35m | 12:28PM0.31m | 6:32PM0.62m | 6:59AM0.38m | 1:05PM0.30m | 7:29PM0.59m | 7:52AM0.43m | 1:43PM0.30m | 8:22PM0.55m | 8:43AM0.48m | 2:21PM0.29m | 9:13PM0.51m |
Low Tide | 00:34AM0.06m | 7:29AM0.06m | 12:25PM0.30m | 8:40PM0.22m | 8:23AM0.06m | 1:41PM0.26m | 9:24PM0.24m | 9:17AM0.07m | 2:47PM0.20m | 10:07PM0.26m | 3:37AM0.04m | 3:45PM0.14m | 10:51PM0.27m | 4:26AM0.04m | 4:39PM0.07m | 11:35PM0.26m | 5:12AM0.06m | 5:29PM0.02m | 00:19AM0.25m |
— | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | |
6:19 | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 12 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
Feels °C | 5 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 9 | SSE 12 | E 6 | SSE 14 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | E 8 | E 13 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | — | ENE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 9 |
115 | 108 | 154 | 41 | 45 | 11 | 120 | 50 | 26 | 23 | 19 | 6 | 3 | 82 | 62 | — | 8 | 624 | 237 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | SE 10 | SE 11 | ESE 4 | SE 5 | SSE 12 | E 7 | — | E 8 | E 14 | S 14 | E 13 | E 13 | — | — | — | — | E 9 | E 10 |
5 | 17 | 5 | 11 | 5 | 46 | 26 | — | 11 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 7 | 8 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 8 | SE 10 | ENE 7 | ESE 4 | SE 8 | — | — | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 1 | 16 | 9 | 2 | 3 | — | — | 4 | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 2 | ESE 2 | ESE 3 | — | — | — | — | E 7 | E 4 | E 8 | E 4 | ESE 5 | SE 6 | S 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | — |
1 | 1 | 4 | — | — | — | — | 27 | 4 | 33 | 14 | 46 | 184 | 378 | 554 | 611 | 415 | 378 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 47 | 1 | 574 | 1220 | 796 | 797 | 684 | 566 | 388 | 578 | 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.










