
Surf Forecasts:
Punta del Diablo surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 21 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s period, S swell with 452 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 15 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s 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 (Jul 15) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s. 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 1.7m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Friday (Jul 17) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Wed 15th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Tue 21st Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Punta del Diablo over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 44mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 22°C on Fri night, min 10°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tue 21 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 6 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 5 | E 6 | ESE 7 | E 8 | S 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
139 | 92 | 159 | 108 | 81 | 81 | 60 | 41 | 125 | 127 | 151 | 161 | 131 | 100 | 81 | 189 | 75 | 232 | 121 | 44 | 131 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 00:47AM0.23m | 7:45AM0.36m | 2:09PM0.33m | 8:04PM0.77m | 8:37AM0.37m | 2:46PM0.31m | 8:59PM0.74m | 9:28AM0.39m | 3:23PM0.30m | 9:53PM0.70m | 3:05AM0.35m | 4:02PM0.30m | 10:44PM0.63m | 3:55AM0.36m | 4:41PM0.30m | 11:35PM0.56m | 4:48AM0.34m | 5:22PM0.29m | 00:25AM0.49m | 5:46AM0.32m | 12:48PM0.49m |
Low Tide | 11:20PM0.20m | 4:12AM-0.06m | 4:11PM0.25m | 00:03AM0.25m | 5:06AM-0.07m | 5:06PM0.18m | 00:46AM0.29m | 5:57AM-0.07m | 12:34PM0.10m | 1:28AM0.31m | 6:45AM-0.05m | 1:25PM0.14m | 6:52PM0.08m | 7:31AM-0.01m | 2:18PM0.18m | 7:44PM0.06m | 8:16AM0.04m | 3:14PM0.22m | 8:36PM0.05m | 3:42AM0.25m | 4:15PM0.25m |
— | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:33 | — | |
— | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 5 | 1 | — | 2 | 20 | — | — | — | 1 | 10 | 8 | 3 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 15 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 18 | 17 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 12 | 13 |
Feels °C | 10 | 12 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 7 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 6 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 11 | SSE 6 | S 6 | SSE 8 | ESE 7 | E 8 | E 8 |
139 | 92 | 63 | 84 | 69 | 81 | 60 | 41 | 125 | 127 | 151 | 161 | 131 | 100 | 81 | 14 | 15 | 24 | 121 | 44 | 35 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | ESE 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 10 | ESE 10 | S 9 | S 8 | SE 14 | SE 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SSE 8 | — | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 6 |
1 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 18 | 6 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 14 | — | 21 | 35 | 10 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 8 | — | S 13 | S 12 | S 19 | SE 16 | E 8 | S 13 | SE 16 | S 8 | S 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 8 | SE 6 | SE 11 |
4 | 1 | — | 3 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 11 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 60 | 20 | 18 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 5 | N 2 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | — | ENE 4 | N 3 | N 3 | N 3 | — | — | S 3 | SSW 4 | S 6 | ESE 10 | ESE 5 | E 6 | — | SSW 4 | S 8 |
35 | 1 | 159 | 108 | 81 | — | 16 | 2 | 6 | 6 | — | — | 5 | 25 | 38 | 189 | 75 | 232 | — | 6 | 131 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 81 | 38 | 399 | 257 | 531 | 47 | 0 | 499 | 5 |
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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.











