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Zorba surfForecast / South / Uruguay

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 pm Friday 16 Jan 2026 -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
22.7° C
 (Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Tuesday (Jan 20) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s. 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 2.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jan 18) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jan 22) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Tue 20th Jan)3ft (0.9m) 9s
Best Surf 6AM (Tue 20th Jan)3ft (0.9m) 9s
Most Powerful 6PM (Sun 18th Jan)6.5ft (2.0m) 7s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Sat morning, strong winds from the SSE by Sun afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Mon night). Mainly strong winds.

Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Fri
23
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
SSE
0.5
SSE
0.4
SSE
0.9
ENE
1.6
SSE
2
SSE
1.6
SSE
1.2
SSE
0.9
S
0.9
SSE
0.8
SSE
0.6
SSE
1.1
E
0.7
E
1
E
0.2
S
0.5
ESE
0.7
ESE
0.7
ESE
0.5
SE
1.1
S
Period(s) (?)666467777898666881010106
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)441811281823402121648210190547438735401001065285
Wind
(km/h)
20
ENE
5
N
20
SE
30
NNE
35
SSE
40
SSE
25
SSE
20
SE
20
SE
20
NE
15
N
30
ESE
30
NE
25
N
30
E
35
NE
5
N
25
ESE
15
SE
20
SSE
25
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crossoffcross-
on		cross-
off		ononononcross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
off		offcross-
on		cross-
on		onon
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:29AM
0.33
7:36PM
0.20
7:10AM
0.34
8:05PM 2:02AM
0.20 0.19
7:51AM
0.33
8:35PM 2:20AM
0.21 0.19
8:33AM
0.33
9:08PM 2:47AM
0.22 0.18
9:17AM
0.32
9:43PM
0.24
3:16AM 10:02AM
0.17 0.31
2:53PM
0.19
10:21PM
0.26
3:44AM 10:51AM
0.16 0.29
4:00PM
0.20
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:46PM
0.17
2:59PM
0.06
10:21PM
0.17
3:43PM
0.07
10:58PM
0.16
3:06AM
0.19
4:25PM
0.07
11:38PM
0.16
4:07AM
0.18
5:08PM
0.08
12:22AM
0.15
5:01AM
0.16
5:49PM
0.10
1:11AM
0.15
5:51AM
0.13
2:07PM
0.19
6:31PM 2:06AM
0.11 0.15
6:41AM
0.11
2:28PM
0.19
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Fri
23
Sunrise-5:43--5:43--5:45--5:46--5:47--5:48--5:48-
Sunset--7:54--7:54--7:53--7:53--7:52--7:52--7:52
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C192224222018181919192222202725232324232121
Feels °C (?)16202018159121414151917152620172222222119
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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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