Zorba surfForecast / South / Uruguay

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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
17.8° C
(Which is 1.6°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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (May 11) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Zorba in the next 16 days are 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 10) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Friday (May 08) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Mon 11th May)5ft (1.6m) 13s
Best Surf 6PM (Mon 11th May)5ft (1.6m) 13s
Most Powerful12AM (Sun 10th May)10ft (3.0m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Zorba over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 90mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 23°C on Wed night, min 11°C on Fri afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Thu afternoon, near gales from the WSW by Sat afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Sat night, moderate winds from the WNW by Mon afternoon).

Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wed
13
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
1
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
E
5
0.4
SSE
12
0.6
SSE
11
0.6
SSE
13
1.7
WSW
6
2
WSW
6
2.1
W
6
1.3
S
14
1.8
S
14
3
SSW
14
2.5
S
14
2.1
S
14
2
S
13
2.1
S
13
1.7
SSE
13
1.2
SSE
13
0.9
SSE
12
0.7
SSE
12
0.7
S
11
0.7
S
11
0.9
S
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
18
46
100
125
223
291
366
682
1303
4296
2545
1754
1419
1533
1074
499
244
147
127
125
209
Wind (km/h)
30
N
30
NNW
15
SW
20
W
50
W
50
WNW
55
WNW
60
W
60
WSW
45
SW
45
WSW
45
W
40
WSW
30
W
25
WNW
30
NW
35
NW
30
NW
25
NW
25
NW
20
WNW
off
off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
10:45PM0.32m
11:46AM0.19m
5:36PM0.22m
11:19PM0.30m
12:23PM0.19m
6:12PM0.22m
1:02PM0.19m
6:46PM0.22m
1:47PM0.20m
7:13PM0.20m
2:39PM0.22m
7:11PM0.18m
3:12AM0.24m
3:34PM0.25m
4:36AM0.24m
4:29PM0.29m
Low Tide
7:31AM0.07m
2:07PM0.17m
7:22PM0.21m
8:15AM0.08m
2:37PM0.17m
8:12PM0.21m
8:59AM0.10m
3:18PM0.17m
9:02PM0.20m
9:45AM0.12m
4:18PM0.18m
9:53PM0.18m
10:32AM0.13m
6:14PM0.18m
11:18AM0.15m
11:42PM0.11m
12:02PM0.17m
rain showers
mod rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
light rain
light rain
cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
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7:20
7:20
7:20
7:22
7:22
7:24
7:24
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5:51
5:50
5:49
5:49
5:47
5:46
5:45
5
8
27
41
4
2
2
1
1
Temp °C
23
21
18
16
13
11
11
12
12
11
11
12
13
12
14
11
13
16
13
14
17
20
19
18
13
4
0
-1
0
0
-1
1
1
3
5
8
5
4
9
8
9
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
E
5
0.4
SSE
12
0.6
SSE
11
0.6
SSE
13
0.6
SSE
12
0.5
SSE
12
0.4
SSE
11
1.3
S
14
1.8
S
14
2.5
S
14
2.1
S
14
2
S
13
2.1
S
13
1.7
SSE
13
1.2
SSE
13
0.9
SSE
12
0.7
SSE
12
0.7
S
11
0.7
S
11
0.9
S
11
Energy kJ
18
46
100
125
111
77
42
682
1303
2545
1754
1419
1533
1074
499
244
147
127
125
209
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
9
0.4
E
6
0.4
E
6
0.3
E
7
0.3
E
8
0.3
E
10
0.3
S
9
0.2
E
10
0.1
E
10
0.1
E
10
0.5
WSW
5
0.1
SE
16
0.1
E
10
Energy kJ
14
12
12
8
12
18
15
8
2
2
12
10
2
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSE
12
0.6
NW
4
0.1
SE
8
0.5
E
8
0.5
E
10
0.2
E
11
0.1
E
9
0.1
E
9
0.2
W
3
Energy kJ
14
14
2
33
49
9
2
2
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
N
3
0.7
NW
4
1.3
WSW
5
1.7
WSW
6
2
WSW
6
2.1
W
6
2.5
WSW
7
2.3
WSW
7
3
SSW
14
1.3
WSW
6
1.6
WSW
6
1.4
WSW
6
0.9
W
5
0.8
W
4
1.2
WNW
5
1.4
WNW
5
1.1
W
5
0.6
W
5
0.4
W
4
Energy kJ
5
17
74
223
291
366
679
530
4296
121
165
119
40
23
57
91
52
15
4
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
3
3
4
4
4
3
2
2
1
1
2
Distance (km)
273
30
1
32
816
670
689
771
750
816
911
165
163
32
1
10
32
32
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Uruguay - South
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
4
4
3
2
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Uruguay
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
3
4
4
4
3
2
2
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
7
6
6
6
5
5
5
5
4
6
9
5
5
4
5
9
5
5
5
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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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