Zanja Honda surf break

Zanja Honda surfForecast / North / Uruguay

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 am Monday 16 Feb 2026 -03
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Zanja Honda surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Zanja Honda sea temperature is
23.2° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Zanja Honda this week:

The surf forecast for Zanja Honda over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Feb 18) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Zanja Honda in the next 12 days are 2.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Feb 22) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Feb 19) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Wed 18th Feb)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Best Surf 3AM (Wed 18th Feb)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Most Powerful 3PM (Sun 22nd Feb)6.5ft (2.0m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Zanja Honda over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 20°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu morning, min 20°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.5
S
0.6
E
0.4
SSE
0.5
E
0.6
E
1.3
E
1
E
1.2
E
1
E
0.9
E
0.8
E
1.2
ESE
0.9
ESE
1.3
ESE
1.5
ESE
1.6
ESE
1.7
ESE
1.7
ESE
1.8
ESE
2
ESE
1.7
ESE
Period(s) (?)1079778887888856677777
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)5137292331230127163107907617510985135200268277365414319
Wind
(km/h)
20
SSW
20
SSW
10
SSE
5
N
15
E
15
NE
10
NNE
25
E
15
NE
10
WSW
25
SE
25
SE
20
SE
15
SE
20
ESE
20
ESE
25
ESE
25
ESE
25
ESE
25
ESE
20
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
onglasscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
crossoncross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:42AM
0.19
6:38PM 1:08AM
0.23 0.24
6:50AM
0.39
12:31PM
0.20
7:23PM 1:42AM
0.25 0.23
7:39AM
0.40
1:20PM
0.20
8:07PM 2:17AM
0.28 0.21
8:28AM
0.40
2:10PM
0.21
8:51PM 2:52AM
0.32 0.19
9:17AM
0.39
3:02PM
0.21
9:36PM
0.37
3:27AM 10:05AM
0.17 0.38
3:55PM
0.22
10:21PM
0.41
4:02AM 10:55AM
0.15 0.36
4:50PM
0.22
11:08PM
0.44
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:14AM
0.18
3:09PM
0.08
9:41PM
0.12
3:05AM 10:52AM
0.22 0.18
3:53PM
0.08
10:34PM
0.12
3:53AM 11:32AM
0.19 0.18
4:34PM
0.08
11:28PM
0.12
4:39AM
0.15
12:13PM 5:14PM
0.18 0.09
12:23AM
0.12
5:25AM
0.11
12:55PM 5:55PM
0.17 0.11
1:21AM
0.12
6:11AM
0.07
1:38PM
0.16
6:35PM 2:21AM
0.13 0.13
6:58AM
0.04
2:23PM
0.15
7:15PM
0.15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Sunrise6:11--6:11--6:13--6:13--6:15--6:16--6:16--
Sunset-7:29--7:28--7:27--7:25--7:24--7:22--7:22-
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C222321242523272524242322212220212221222221
Feels °C (?)212322262523282425242221192018181817181818
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Information about the Zanja Honda Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Zanja Honda provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Zanja Honda can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Zanja Honda 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 (Zanja Honda) 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 Zanja Honda 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.

Zanja Honda is 1 km (1 miles) from La Paloma. If you plan a holiday in Uruguay - North, look for hotels and other accommodation in La Paloma. La Paloma has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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