Zorba Surf Forecast

/ South (25 surf breaks) /

Uruguay (54 surf breaks) / Lat Long: (34.95° S 54.92° W)

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Zorba surfForecast / South / Uruguay

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 pm Thursday 18 Sep 2025 -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 14.1° C
(Which is 2.7°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 Thursday (Sep 18) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Zorba in the next 12 days are 1.7m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 22) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 21) at 9AM.

Wave Type	Time (-03) & Date	Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)	9PM (Thu 18th Sep)	3.5ft (1.0m) 6s
Best Surf	9PM (Thu 18th Sep)	3.5ft (1.0m) 6s
Most Powerful	3AM (Mon 22nd Sep)	5.5ft (1.7m) 10s

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

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	Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Fri morning, fresh winds from the SW by Sun morning).											Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Sun afternoon, light winds from the SW by Mon night).
	Thu 18		Friday 19			Saturday 20			Sunday 21			Monday 22			Tuesday 23			Wednesday 24
	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM
Rating (10 max)	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	SE	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	S	SW	S	S	S	S	SSE	S	S	SSE	S	S	S
Period(s) (?)	12	6	7	8	9	8	4	5	9	6	8	10	10	10	10	9	9	9	11	10	11
Wave Graph (?)
kJ (?)	49	45	53	41	54	68	15	23	13	159	428	450	394	234	128	133	96	108	251	177	160
Wind (km/h)	ENE	NE	N	S	ESE	ESE	ENE	NNE	WNW	SW	SW	SW	SW	W	SW	SSW	E	NE	E	NE	NE
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	cross	cross- off	off	cross- on	cross- on	cross- on	cross	cross- off	cross- off	cross	cross- on	cross	cross	cross- off	cross- on	cross- on	cross	cross- off	cross	cross- off	cross- off
High Tide / height (m)	4:59PM 0.31		5:35AM 0.24		6:02PM 0.30	6:24AM 0.26		6:57PM 0.29	7:09AM 0.28		7:48PM 0.29	7:51AM 0.30		8:34PM 12:50AM 0.28 0.21	8:32AM 0.32		9:19PM 1:54AM 0.27 0.21	9:11AM 0.33		10:01PM 2:50AM 0.25 0.20	9:49AM 0.33
Low Tide / height (m)		1:18AM 0.08		1:27PM 0.11	2:13AM 0.10		2:26PM 0.09		3:01AM 0.11	3:18PM 0.07		3:46AM 0.12	4:05PM 0.05	12:12AM 0.21	4:26AM 0.14	4:49PM 0.04	12:39AM 0.20	5:03AM 0.15	5:30PM 0.04	1:11AM 0.20	5:38AM 0.17

	Thu 18		Friday 19			Saturday 20			Sunday 21			Monday 22			Tuesday 23			Wednesday 24
Sunrise	-	-	6:33	-	-	6:31	-	-	6:31	-	-	6:28	-	-	6:28	-	-	6:26	-	-	6:24
Sunset	6:31	-	-	6:32	-	-	6:34	-	-	6:35	-	-	6:35	-	-	6:36	-	-	6:37	-	-

Rain (mm)	-	-	-	2	3	-	3	2	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Temp. °C	19	17	21	19	15	15	16	17	16	13	12	12	12	13	12	12	11	14	15	13	15
Feels °C (?)	18	16	22	17	14	12	14	16	14	6	4	4	7	9	7	8	7	10	9	7	9

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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for South

Wind Update The wind is still cross-off at Zorba (light winds from the NNE at Punta del Este wx 4 km from Zorba). 0.5m 12s groundswell from the SE with a 0.3m 8s swell from the E. 2 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
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14 km/h

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Cross-Off

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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.