Zorba surfForecast / South / Uruguay

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 pm Tuesday 05 May 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
17.9° 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 Thursday (May 07) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Zorba in the next 16 days are 4.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 10) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 6s period and expected on Saturday (May 09) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Thu 7th May)1.5ft (0.4m) 12s
Best Surf 6AM (Thu 7th May)1.5ft (0.4m) 12s
Most Powerful12PM (Sun 10th May)13ft (4.0m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 83mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 22°C on Wed night, min 15°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue afternoon, strong winds from the WSW by Fri morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri afternoon, min 8°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (gales from the W on Sat night, moderate winds from the WSW by Mon morning).

Tue
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
11
0.4
SSE
10
0.3
S
9
0.3
S
9
0.6
E
5
0.5
S
12
0.6
SSE
11
0.6
SSE
13
0.6
SSE
12
0.5
SSE
12
0.4
SSE
11
2.5
WSW
7
1.4
S
14
2
S
13
4
S
12
3.5
S
13
2.4
SSE
12
1.7
SSE
11
1.6
SSE
11
1.3
SSE
11
0.9
SSE
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
61
33
15
15
18
69
100
125
109
77
49
605
778
1359
4836
4216
1595
724
571
372
243
Wind (km/h)
10
W
15
NE
15
NE
25
ENE
25
NNE
25
NW
15
NW
30
SSW
35
SW
50
W
55
WNW
60
WNW
65
W
65
WSW
55
SW
55
SSW
30
SSW
20
WSW
25
W
25
WNW
25
WNW
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
4:18PM0.21m
10:11PM0.34m
11:10AM0.20m
4:58PM0.21m
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
Low Tide
5:52PM0.20m
6:50AM0.05m
1:43PM0.17m
6:35PM0.21m
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
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rain showers
rain showers
clear
rain showers
mod rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
heavy rain
mod rain
rain showers
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clear
clear
clear
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7:18
7:20
7:20
7:20
7:22
7:22
7:24
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5:52
5:52
5:51
5:50
5:49
5:49
5:47
5:46
2
5
2
10
12
36
16
3
2
3
2
11
6
1
Temp °C
18
18
20
21
22
21
19
19
15
14
11
11
11
13
13
13
13
12
13
12
11
18
17
19
19
20
20
19
19
9
5
1
-2
-2
1
1
2
4
7
9
8
5
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
11
0.4
SSE
10
0.3
S
9
0.3
S
9
0.6
E
5
0.6
E
6
0.6
SSE
11
0.6
SSE
13
0.6
SSE
12
0.5
SSE
12
0.4
SSE
11
0.8
S
15
1.4
S
14
2
S
13
1.7
SSE
11
1.6
SSE
11
1.3
SSE
11
0.9
SSE
12
Energy kJ
61
33
15
15
18
25
100
125
109
77
49
272
715
1359
724
571
372
243
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
W
3
0.1
E
11
0.1
SE
10
0.1
S
12
0.3
S
9
0.5
S
12
0.5
E
6
0.4
E
7
0.5
E
8
0.4
E
10
0.4
SSW
8
0.2
E
11
0.1
E
11
0.2
E
10
0.1
E
10
0.1
E
10
0.1
E
10
0.1
E
10
Energy kJ
1
2
4
3
14
69
18
14
34
31
22
9
2
8
2
2
2
2
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
11
0.1
S
12
0.2
SSE
12
0.2
WNW
4
0.1
SE
10
0.3
E
12
0.1
N
7
Energy kJ
2
3
14
1
4
25
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
E
3
0.6
NE
4
0.3
NW
4
0.3
N
3
1.1
SW
5
1.2
SW
5
1.6
WSW
6
2
W
6
2.5
WSW
7
2.5
W
7
2.5
WSW
7
4
S
12
3.5
S
13
2.4
SSE
12
0.5
W
3
0.9
W
4
1.4
WSW
5
Energy kJ
6
14
2
1
60
73
160
284
605
778
706
4836
4216
1595
5
28
106
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
3
4
2
2
2
Distance (km)
0
7
71
940
750
0
1
784
125
163
689
750
699
699
732
954
239
32
53
1
10
Best forecast wave conditions in Uruguay - South
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
4
2
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Uruguay
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
4
4
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
6
5
5
7
6
5
6
6
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
6
8
9
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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