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Zorba surfForecast / South / Uruguay

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 pm Thursday 29 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
20.1° C
 (Which is 2.5°C colder than average 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 Sunday (Feb 01) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Zorba in the next 12 days are 2.2m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Feb 05) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Feb 05) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Sun 1st Feb)3.5ft (1.0m) 7s
Best Surf 9AM (Sun 1st Feb)3.5ft (1.0m) 8s
Most Powerful 6PM (Thu 5th Feb)7ft (2.2m) 7s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 20°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Fri afternoon, calm by Sun morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 18°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Thu
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
S
1
ESE
0.8
ESE
1.1
ESE
1.2
E
0.9
ESE
1
ESE
0.4
SE
1
ESE
0.9
ESE
0.9
ESE
0.8
ESE
0.8
ESE
0.9
E
0.7
E
0.5
E
0.5
E
0.8
ESE
1.1
E
1.3
E
1
E
Period(s) (?)10565666148887767874466
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)31524064946875581109385617349522927245010569
Wind
(km/h)
25
SE
25
E
15
ESE
35
E
25
ENE
25
E
30
ESE
20
ENE
5
ESE
20
SE
20
NE
15
NNE
20
ESE
30
NNE
25
NNW
25
SSW
15
SE
20
E
40
E
25
NE
20
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		crosscross-
on		cross-
on		crosscross-
on		cross-
on		crossglassoncross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
off		offcross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:47PM
0.19
4:45AM
0.41
5:42PM
0.20
5:48AM
0.41
6:33PM 12:17AM
0.22 0.15
6:47AM
0.40
7:22PM 12:44AM
0.24 0.15
7:44AM
0.39
8:10PM 1:09AM
0.26 0.15
8:38AM
0.36
8:58PM
0.28
9:30AM
0.33
9:45PM
0.30
10:21AM
0.30
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:48PM
0.15
1:20PM
0.02
8:55PM
0.14
2:21PM
0.02
9:58PM 1:52AM
0.13 0.14
3:16PM
0.04
10:58PM
0.13
3:04AM
0.12
4:08PM
0.05
11:58PM
0.14
4:07AM
0.09
4:57PM
0.07
5:04AM
0.07
5:43PM
0.09
5:58AM
0.06
Thu
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Sunrise--5:56--5:56--5:58--5:58--6:00--6:01--6:01
Sunset7:49--7:47--7:46--7:46--7:45--7:45--7:44--
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C232122222122222122222124252329262627262531
Feels °C (?)221922181818181921212024221926242525222230
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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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