Punta del Diablo surf break

Punta del Diablo surfForecast / North / Uruguay

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 pm Sunday 05 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
24.3° C
(Which is 3.8°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 07) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 12s 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 3.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 09) at 12AM. 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 Wednesday (Apr 08) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Tue 7th Apr)7ft (2.1m) 8s
Best Surf 6PM (Wed 8th Apr)11ft (3.5m) 11s
Most Powerful12AM (Thu 9th Apr)11ft (3.5m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 51mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 18°C on Sun afternoon). Mainly strong winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Wed afternoon, calm by Fri night).

Sun
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
3
2
1
0
0
!
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
0
0
3
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.2
SSE
1.3
SSE
1.1
SSE
1.1
SSE
1
SSE
2.1
ENE
1.4
E
1.1
E
2.3
S
3
S
3.5
SSE
2.5
SSE
2.5
SSE
2.5
SSE
1.6
SE
1.6
SE
1.3
SE
1.2
SE
1.1
SE
1
SE
1.8
ENE
Period(s) (?)13121413128881010121111111212111111117
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)491436415396288536279173102620663713148413771684722644437344263233316
Wind
(km/h)
15
SE
20
ENE
20
ENE
25
NE
35
NE
15
N
15
NNW
30
NW
40
SW
35
SW
25
SW
20
SW
25
SSW
15
SSW
10
SW
10
ESE
10
ENE
5
NE
20
ENE
30
NE
15
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
on
crosscrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
offcrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on
crossoncrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:39PM
0.37
10:07PM
0.55
3:34AM 10:42AM
0.26 0.40
4:28PM
0.36
10:48PM
0.56
4:16AM 11:24AM
0.24 0.38
5:20PM
0.35
11:27PM
0.55
5:02AM
0.23
12:03PM
0.37
6:16PM 12:06AM
0.34 0.55
5:54AM
0.23
12:42PM
0.35
7:22PM 12:44AM
0.33 0.53
6:53AM
0.22
1:20PM
0.33
8:51PM 1:25AM
0.34 0.53
8:01AM
0.22
2:02PM
0.31
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:33PM 1:48AM
0.19 0.22
6:58AM
0.00
1:38PM
0.21
7:12PM 2:40AM
0.22 0.22
7:39AM
0.03
2:23PM
0.20
7:49PM
0.25
3:30AM 8:20AM
0.21 0.06
3:08PM
0.19
8:26PM
0.28
4:18AM 9:02AM
0.20 0.10
3:53PM
0.17
8:59PM
0.31
5:05AM 9:47AM
0.20 0.13
4:40PM
0.15
9:23PM
0.34
5:53AM 10:38AM
0.19 0.16
5:29PM
0.13
Sun
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunrise--6:48--6:50--6:50--6:52--6:52--6:52--6:54
Sunset6:23--6:22--6:21--6:20--6:19--6:16--6:15--
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cloud
cloud
heavy rain
mod rain
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
mod rain
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C182021212121212020201919201819192020212120
Feels °C (?)151617171722222215151414161518181918181820
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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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