
Surf Forecasts:
Punta de la Viuda surf forecast from 20 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 23 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 15s period, SSE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 22 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 15s period, SSE swell with 5,603 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 23 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 15s period with SSE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Punta de la Viuda this week:
The surf forecast for Punta de la Viuda over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 23) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Punta de la Viuda in the next 16 days are 3.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 22) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 20) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Wed 23rd Sep) | 7ft (2.2m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Wed 23rd Sep) | 7ft (2.2m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Tue 22nd Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Punta de la Viuda over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 7°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, fresh winds from the WSW by Mon night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 7°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | S 9 | SW 5 | SSW 6 | SSW 9 | S 11 | S 11 | SSE 16 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SE 13 | SSE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SSE 10 | S 13 | SSW 7 | S 4 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
8 | 9 | 6 | 11 | 7 | 294 | 585 | 785 | 3079 | 1822 | 1161 | 1019 | 501 | 273 | 147 | 61 | 31 | 11 | 4 | 5 | 7 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 1:50PM0.52m | 8:06PM0.23m | 2:36PM0.50m | 9:17PM0.25m | 3:14AM0.29m | 3:28PM0.49m | 10:17PM0.27m | 4:07AM0.27m | 4:25PM0.48m | 11:06PM0.29m | 5:03AM0.27m | 12:18PM0.37m | 11:51PM0.31m | 5:57AM0.29m | 12:50PM0.35m | 6:21PM0.49m | 6:48AM0.34m | 1:22PM0.32m | 7:14PM0.50m | ||
Low Tide | 9:51AM0.32m | 6:16PM0.21m | 5:49AM0.15m | 7:02PM0.21m | 6:37AM0.13m | 7:47PM0.21m | 7:27AM0.12m | 1:04PM0.36m | 8:31PM0.21m | 8:18AM0.11m | 2:07PM0.34m | 9:16PM0.21m | 9:11AM0.11m | 2:58PM0.29m | 10:00PM0.22m | 3:42AM0.15m | 3:44PM0.23m | 10:44PM0.22m | |||
6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | |
— | 6:28 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:32 | — | |
mm | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 21 | 22 | 17 | 20 | 17 | 12 |
Feels °C | 21 | 21 | 18 | 12 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 7 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 21 | 23 | 16 | 18 | 12 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 9 | E 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | SSE 16 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SE 13 | SSE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | ENE 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 |
160 | 189 | 240 | 160 | 139 | 75 | 33 | 18 | 3079 | 1822 | 1161 | 1019 | 501 | 273 | 147 | 61 | 15 | 17 | 10 | 10 | 4 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | S 9 | S 11 | SSW 6 | — | E 14 | — | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 9 | E 9 | ENE 4 | ENE 5 | SE 11 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 |
8 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 7 | — | 4 | — | 17 | 6 | 6 | 13 | 17 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 31 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 4 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 12 | — | S 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 9 | E 9 | E 7 | — | S 13 | S 8 | S 13 |
— | — | 3 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 6 | 16 | — | 3 | 1 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 2 | SW 5 | WSW 3 | SSW 9 | S 11 | S 11 | — | — | — | ENE 9 | NNE 4 | NE 4 | NE 4 | — | — | — | — | SSW 7 | S 4 |
— | — | 1 | 11 | 2 | 294 | 585 | 785 | — | — | — | 8 | 6 | 2 | 14 | — | — | — | — | 5 | 7 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 680 | 3 | 3 | 123 | 78 | 535 | 515 | 8 | 787 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 428 | 395 |
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Information about the Punta de la Viuda Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Punta de la Viuda provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Punta de la Viuda can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Punta de la Viuda 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 de la Viuda) 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 de la Viuda 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 de la Viuda is 64 km (40 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.










