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Zorba surfForecast / South / Uruguay
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 pm Tuesday 24 Mar 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
20.5° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)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 Wednesday (Mar 25) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Zorba in the next 16 days are 0.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 25) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Mar 31) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Wed 25th Mar) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Wed 25th Mar) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Wed 25th Mar) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Zorba over the next 16 days.
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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Tue night, fresh winds from the E by Thu afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 20°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Fri night, fresh winds from the E by Mon afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tue 31 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 82 | 37 | 22 | 11 | 15 | 34 | 36 | 21 | 37 | 41 | 31 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 31 | 22 | 6 | 6 | 25 | 16 | 48 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | off | on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | |
High Tide / height (m) | 12:00AM 0.41 | 12:52PM 0.21 | 6:27PM 12:56AM 0.19 0.39 | 1:49PM 0.20 | 7:12PM 2:00AM 0.18 0.36 | 2:52PM 0.20 | 7:50PM 0.18 | 3:11AM 0.33 | 4:00PM 0.22 | 8:18PM 0.18 | 4:26AM 0.31 | 5:02PM 0.24 | 5:36AM 0.30 | 5:55PM 0.27 | 6:36AM 0.29 | |||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 8:40AM 0.00 | 3:44PM 0.15 | 8:23PM 0.17 | 9:38AM 0.03 | 4:38PM 0.15 | 9:23PM 0.16 | 10:39AM 0.05 | 5:46PM 0.17 | 10:32PM 0.15 | 11:42AM 0.07 | 7:21PM 11:46PM 0.18 0.13 | 12:44PM 0.09 | 12:57AM 0.10 | 1:41PM 0.10 | 1:59AM 0.08 | 2:32PM 0.12 | ||||||
Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tue 31 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:46 | - | - | 6:47 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:50 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 6:44 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:40 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:36 | |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Temp. °C | 17 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 26 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 26 | 21 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 20 | 24 | 24 | |
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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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