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Zorba surfForecast / South / Uruguay

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 pm Friday 09 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
23.3° C
 (Which is 1.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Zorba this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Zorba in the next 12 days are 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 10) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Jan 15) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 9PM (Sat 10th Jan)10ft (3.0m) 8s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 74mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 18°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SSE on Sat night, light winds from the SSE by Mon morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 20°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

Fri
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
E
1.4
E
2.1
ESE
3
SE
3
SSE
2.1
SE
1.8
SE
1.3
SE
1
ESE
0.9
SE
0.7
ESE
0.5
ESE
0.7
ESE
0.7
ESE
0.5
ESE
0.7
ESE
1
E
0.3
ESE
0.4
ESE
0.2
E
1.1
SSW
Period(s) (?)567888777777766656685
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)58125380100310565053311711117349263841233952810559
Wind
(km/h)
35
E
30
ENE
45
SE
60
SE
60
SSE
40
SSE
35
SSE
25
ESE
5
SSE
20
SE
25
NE
20
NE
25
ESE
15
ENE
15
NNE
25
ESE
30
NE
15
NNW
10
NNE
10
WSW
30
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrosscross-
on		ononononcross-
on		oncross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
on		crosscross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
off		offcross-
off		crosson
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:32PM
0.21
12:43AM
0.29
1:30PM 5:23PM
0.23 0.21
1:39AM
0.29
2:47PM
0.21
6:09PM 2:36AM
0.21 0.29
4:17PM
0.20
3:30AM
0.30
5:14PM
0.20
4:20AM
0.31
5:56PM
0.20
5:06AM
0.32
6:33PM
0.20
5:48AM
0.33
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:32PM
0.21
8:27PM
0.12
9:02AM
0.07
4:05PM
0.21
9:11PM
0.14
9:56AM
0.07
4:52PM
0.20
9:52PM
0.16
10:50AM
0.07
10:28PM
0.17
11:43AM
0.07
10:55PM
0.19
12:35PM
0.07
8:47PM
0.19
1:26PM
0.07
9:13PM
0.18
Fri
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Sunrise--5:35--5:37--5:37--5:39--5:39--5:41--5:41
Sunset7:57--7:57--7:55--7:55--7:55--7:55--7:55--
cloud
heavy rain
heavy rain
mod rain
heavy rain
thunderstorm
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
mod rain
rain showers
clear
Rain (mm)
-163271351-----------76-
Temp. °C212019182021212122232123232127252325282320
Feels °C (?)16151381316171822231923222028242025292516
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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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