Zorba surfForecast / South / Uruguay

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 pm Thursday 11 Dec 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
20.5° C
(Which is 1.0°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 Friday (Dec 12) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 4s. 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 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Dec 15) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Monday (Dec 15) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Fri 12th Dec)3ft (0.9m) 10s
Best Surf 9PM (Fri 12th Dec)3ft (0.9m) 10s
Most Powerful 6AM (Mon 15th Dec)7ft (2.1m) 8s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 18°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, strong winds from the SE by Sat night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Mon night, light winds from the SSE by Tue afternoon).

Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thu
18
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.2
ESE
1.1
ESE
1
ESE
0.9
ESE
0.7
ESE
0.7
ESE
1.8
SE
1.6
ESE
1.6
E
0.8
ESE
1.7
S
0.9
S
1.5
S
1.6
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.3
S
1
S
0.8
S
0.7
S
0.6
S
0.5
S
Period(s) (?)11111010101066667676610111110109
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)359265194157868523118420034295542461971853522271491006643
Wind
(km/h)
10
ESE
25
WNW
20
WSW
20
NNE
30
NW
25
SSW
25
SE
25
SE
30
E
15
NW
20
SW
40
WSW
20
S
35
WSW
25
SSW
25
NE
30
NNW
15
SSW
5
ESE
20
NW
15
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
oncross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
offcross-
on
glassoffcross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:15AM
0.26
1:55PM 5:31PM
0.24 0.22
2:20AM
0.27
3:22PM
0.22
6:16PM
0.21
3:24AM
0.28
4:47PM
0.22
4:18AM
0.30
5:39PM
0.22
5:04AM
0.31
6:19PM 10:13PM
0.22 0.19
5:45AM
0.33
6:56PM 12:17AM
0.22 0.19
6:24AM
0.34
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:31AM
0.09
4:45PM
0.22
9:50PM
0.12
10:32AM
0.08
5:34PM
0.21
10:40PM
0.14
11:30AM
0.07
11:27PM
0.16
12:25PM
0.06
12:11AM
0.17
1:14PM
0.06
9:49PM 12:48AM
0.19 0.18
2:00PM
0.05
9:57PM 1:19AM
0.19 0.19
2:44PM
0.04
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thu
18
Sunrise-5:18--5:18--5:18--5:18--5:20--5:20--5:20-
Sunset--7:46--7:47--7:47--7:49--7:50--7:50--7:51
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
light rain
cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
2-----24-11-----------
Temp. °C222323232726212021192023181918172726243231
Feels °C (?)232024192323151617191616101115132324233028
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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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