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 8 pm Monday 15 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 14.2° C
(Which is 2.9°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 Wednesday (Sep 17) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s 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 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 23) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Friday (Sep 19) at 12AM.

Wave Type	Time (-03) & Date	Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)	12AM (Wed 17th Sep)	3ft (0.9m) 14s
Best Surf	12AM (Wed 17th Sep)	3ft (0.9m) 14s
Most Powerful	3AM (Tue 23rd Sep)	8ft (2.5m) 8s

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

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	Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.										Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Fri morning, strong winds from the SW by Sat night).
		Tuesday 16			Wednesday 17			Thursday 18			Friday 19			Saturday 20			Sunday 21			Mon 22
	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	1	0	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	ESE	ESE	ESE	SE	SE	SE	ESE	SE	ESE	E	E	E	S	ESE	E	S	S	S	S	S	S
Period(s) (?)	14	14	14	14	13	13	12	12	12	6	7	7	11	9	4	9	7	7	7	7	7
Wave Graph (?)
Energy (?)	390	413	413	282	192	200	138	91	78	79	56	60	71	116	38	35	522	296	200	118	81
Wind (km/h)	SSE	E	ESE	NNE	NNE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	NE	ESE	ENE	ENE	NE	WNW	S	SSW	SSW	SSW	WSW
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	on	cross	cross- on	cross- off	cross- off	cross	cross- off	cross	cross	cross	cross- off	cross- on	cross	cross	cross- off	cross- off	cross- on	cross- on	cross- on	cross- on	cross
High Tide / height (m)	2:28AM 0.20	7:31AM 0.18	2:39PM 0.35		3:35AM 8:15AM 0.20 0.18	3:49PM 0.33		4:40AM 8:52AM 0.21 0.18	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
Low Tide / height (m)	10:12PM 0.03	5:08AM 9:57AM 0.16 0.16		11:15PM 0.05	6:20AM 11:06AM 0.17 0.15		12:18AM 0.07	7:53AM 0.18	12:19PM 0.13	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

		Tuesday 16			Wednesday 17			Thursday 18			Friday 19			Saturday 20			Sunday 21			Mon 22
Sunrise	-	6:37	-	-	6:37	-	-	6:35	-	-	6:33	-	-	6:31	-	-	6:31	-	-	6:28	-
Sunset	-	-	6:30	-	-	6:31	-	-	6:31	-	-	6:32	-	-	6:34	-	-	6:35	-	-	6:35

Rain (mm)	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	3	5	11	-	-	-	-	-
Temp. °C	13	15	17	18	19	21	18	17	19	17	19	18	17	18	20	17	12	11	11	11	12
Feels °C (?)	12	14	14	17	18	19	16	14	16	16	19	17	16	17	18	14	3	2	3	6	6

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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for South

Wind Update Continuing clean conditions at Zorba (calm at Punta del Este wx 4 km from Zorba). A 1.2m groundswell from the ESE
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Actual: 25 min ago

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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.