Zorba surfForecast / South / Uruguay

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 am Friday 02 Jan 2026 -03
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Zorba surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Zorba sea temperature is
25.2° C
(Which is 3.6°C warmer than normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Zorba this week:

The surf forecast for Zorba over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jan 05) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Zorba in the next 12 days are 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 03) at 9AM. 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 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jan 07) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Mon 5th Jan)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s
Best Surf 9AM (Mon 5th Jan)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s
Most Powerful 9AM (Sat 3rd Jan)10ft (3.0m) 11s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 16°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the S on Fri night, light winds from the SE by Sun night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the E by Tue afternoon).

Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3
S
1.3
S
1.4
SSE
3
S
2.3
S
2.1
S
1.7
S
1.7
S
1.2
S
1.1
SSE
0.8
SSE
0.5
SSE
0.4
SSE
0.4
SE
0.2
SSE
0.2
SSE
0.6
S
1.6
SE
1.6
SE
1.6
SE
1.5
E
Period(s) (?)10101311111010109999889836886
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)34631466919801257937557529246202103432718878190341291182
Wind
(km/h)
30
S
20
SSE
15
ESE
45
S
35
SSW
30
SSW
30
SSW
35
SSW
20
S
0
E
20
SE
30
NE
20
N
25
ESE
25
NE
10
NNW
25
SE
25
SE
35
E
40
ESE
35
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
onglassoncross-
off
offcross-
on
cross-
off
offcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:58PM
0.21
6:59AM
0.45
7:45PM 1:42AM
0.22 0.15
7:54AM
0.44
8:32PM 2:06AM
0.24 0.15
8:48AM
0.41
9:19PM 2:33AM
0.25 0.15
9:41AM
0.38
10:08PM 2:58AM
0.27 0.16
10:35AM
0.33
10:58PM
0.28
11:29AM
0.29
11:49PM
0.28
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:34PM
-0.02
10:14PM
0.13
3:31PM
-0.01
11:06PM 2:58AM
0.12 0.15
4:25PM
0.01
11:59PM
0.13
4:09AM
0.13
5:17PM
0.03
12:51AM
0.14
5:13AM
0.10
6:06PM 1:46AM
0.05 0.16
6:14AM
0.09
6:54PM
0.08
7:11AM
0.08
7:41PM
0.10
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Sunrise5:28--5:30--5:31--5:31--5:33--5:33--5:33--
Sunset-7:55--7:57--7:57--7:57--7:57--7:57--7:57-
part cloud
clear
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
Rain (mm)
--2---23-------------
Temp. °C201918171718171919192019252523272524232322
Feels °C (?)1514148911111315171613232118262324201818
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Information about the Zorba Surf forecast

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

Are you planning a holiday in Uruguay - South? If you are looking for accommodation near Zorba, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Uruguay - South, consider staying in Maldonado which is 6 km (4 miles) away. Other places in and around Uruguay - South where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include San Carlos which is 17 km (11 miles) away, Minas, Rocha and La Paloma.

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