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Zorba surfForecast / South / Uruguay
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 pm Saturday 18 Apr 2026 -03Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
20.9° 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 19) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Zorba in the next 16 days are 2.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 26) 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 1.6m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 22) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Sun 19th Apr) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Sun 19th Apr) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Sun 26th Apr) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Zorba over the next 16 days.
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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 18°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Sat night, fresh winds from the ENE by Tue afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 20°C on Tue night, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Sat 25 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | |
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 kJ (?) | 50 | 24 | 25 | 65 | 78 | 111 | 123 | 78 | 87 | 73 | 45 | 35 | 24 | 27 | 47 | 26 | 15 | 34 | 15 | 18 | 10 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | |
High Tide / height (m) | 9:19AM 0.25 | 2:57PM 0.20 | 9:08PM 0.45 | 10:04AM 0.24 | 3:48PM 0.19 | 9:59PM 0.45 | 10:50AM 0.23 | 4:32PM 0.18 | 10:50PM 0.44 | 11:37AM 0.22 | 5:12PM 0.18 | 11:44PM 0.40 | 12:29PM 5:48PM 0.22 0.18 | 12:43AM 0.36 | 1:27PM 0.22 | 6:20PM 1:48AM 0.19 0.32 | 2:33PM 0.23 | |||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 4:46AM -0.04 | 12:28PM 4:34PM 0.17 0.19 | 5:39AM -0.04 | 1:09PM 5:23PM 0.15 0.18 | 6:33AM -0.03 | 1:53PM 0.14 | 6:16PM 0.17 | 7:28AM -0.01 | 2:38PM 0.14 | 7:15PM 0.16 | 8:23AM 0.02 | 3:27PM 0.15 | 8:17PM 0.14 | 9:19AM 0.05 | 4:22PM 0.17 | 9:24PM 0.13 | 10:18AM 0.08 | 5:39PM 0.19 | ||||
Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Sat 25 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:09 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 6:10 | - | - | 6:08 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:06 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:04 | |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 5 | - | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Temp. °C | 20 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 18 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 12 | |
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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 16 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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