Zorba surfForecast / South / Uruguay

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 am Sunday 12 Apr 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
20.7° C
(Which is 1.8°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 Friday (Apr 17) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 11s 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 1.3m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 18) 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 0.3m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 12) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Fri 17th Apr)1.5ft (0.4m) 11s
Best Surf12AM (Fri 17th Apr)1.5ft (0.4m) 11s
Most Powerful 3AM (Sat 18th Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 39mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 18°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Thu night, strong winds from the SSW by Fri afternoon).

Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
SE
0.4
SE
0.4
E
0.3
E
0.3
E
0.4
SE
0.2
S
0.7
E
0.2
SSE
0.4
SE
0.4
SSE
0.9
ENE
0.4
SSE
0.4
SE
0.4
SE
0.7
E
0.7
E
1.2
ESE
1.3
ESE
1.2
ESE
1
ESE
Period(s) (?)121188761051513136121111889998
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)49311810991020214666575331296368222274237137
Wind
(km/h)
15
NNW
20
SW
5
SSW
10
SE
15
ESE
20
NE
25
NE
20
ENE
15
ENE
20
E
10
E
25
ENE
45
ESE
30
E
10
NW
15
SW
40
S
40
SW
30
SSW
25
SSW
10
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcrosscross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
crossoffcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:51PM
0.19
8:29PM
0.19
3:39AM
0.26
4:35PM
0.21
5:00AM
0.26
5:17PM
0.24
6:06AM
0.27
6:00PM
0.29
7:00AM
0.27
6:45PM
0.33
7:48AM
0.27
12:53PM
0.20
7:32PM
0.38
8:34AM
0.26
2:00PM
0.20
8:19PM
0.42
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:11AM
0.12
5:44PM
0.18
11:03PM
0.18
12:05PM
0.13
12:06AM
0.15
12:56PM
0.14
1:07AM
0.11
1:43PM
0.16
2:03AM
0.06
2:27PM
0.17
2:58AM
0.02
11:16AM
0.20
3:08PM
0.18
3:52AM 11:49AM
-0.02 0.18
3:50PM
0.19
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunrise7:00--7:01--7:01--7:01--7:03--7:03--7:05--
Sunset-6:19--6:17--6:16--6:15--6:14--6:13--6:12-
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
light rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
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part cloud
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part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C191918191918222320222220202020201919191919
Feels °C (?)181817171716202118222218161820211314161618
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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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