Zorba surfForecast / South / Uruguay

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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
18.4° C
(Which is 1.7°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 Sunday (May 03) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Zorba in the next 16 days are 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Monday (May 04) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Sun 3rd May)5ft (1.5m) 13s
Best Surf12AM (Mon 4th May)5ft (1.6m) 15s
Most Powerful 9AM (Sat 9th May)10ft (3.0m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SW on Sat morning, calm by Mon afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 57mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed afternoon, near gales from the SSW by Thu night).

Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
2
3
4
3
2
1
1
1
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
SSW
7
2.5
SSW
8
2.3
SSW
10
1.7
S
12
1.5
S
13
1.6
SSE
15
1.4
SSE
14
1.1
SSE
14
0.8
SSE
12
0.6
S
11
0.5
S
11
0.4
SSE
10
0.4
S
9
0.7
E
4
1.7
E
6
1.4
E
6
1.3
ESE
7
1.5
S
7
3
S
9
3
SSW
9
2.2
SSE
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
545
809
978
763
759
1137
763
471
198
91
61
34
27
14
212
153
157
217
1283
1373
1422
Wind (km/h)
50
SW
45
SW
35
SW
15
W
5
WNW
25
N
15
NNW
10
WNW
15
NW
10
WNW
10
NW
15
NE
10
NE
10
NE
15
NNW
25
S
30
SSE
50
S
65
SW
70
SSW
65
SSW
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-off
glassy
off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
1:43PM0.20m
8:22PM0.36m
9:18AM0.23m
2:41PM0.20m
9:00PM0.36m
9:56AM0.22m
3:32PM0.20m
9:37PM0.35m
10:34AM0.21m
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
Low Tide
11:41AM0.19m
4:03PM0.18m
4:47AM0.02m
12:17PM0.18m
5:28AM0.03m
12:49PM0.18m
6:09AM0.04m
1:18PM0.17m
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
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
rain showers
mod rain
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
cloud
cloud
heavy rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
mod rain
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7:16
7:16
7:18
7:18
7:18
7:20
7:20
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5:55
5:54
5:53
5:52
5:52
5:51
5:50
5
9
14
17
12
15
17
10
Temp °C
14
15
15
12
15
13
16
18
16
16
19
18
19
20
20
17
17
16
15
14
13
2
4
5
8
12
8
11
15
12
14
18
17
19
21
21
14
13
9
4
1
0
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
E
11
0.1
E
10
0.1
E
10
1.7
S
12
1.5
S
13
1.6
SSE
15
1.4
SSE
14
1.1
SSE
14
0.8
SSE
12
0.6
S
11
0.5
S
11
0.4
SSE
10
0.4
S
9
0.3
S
9
0.3
S
9
0.9
ESE
6
1
ESE
7
0.7
ESE
7
0.4
E
7
1.3
SE
10
2.2
SSE
12
Energy kJ
9
2
2
763
759
1137
763
471
198
91
61
34
27
14
14
62
83
48
15
335
1422
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
13
0.1
E
7
0.1
NE
8
0.3
WNW
4
0.3
W
4
0.1
NE
5
0.1
NE
6
0.1
E
6
0.1
SE
10
0.1
SE
10
0.1
S
12
0.2
S
8
0.4
SSE
12
0.9
ESE
7
0.6
E
8
Energy kJ
6
1
3
3
3
1
1
1
4
4
3
5
45
77
46
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
13
0.3
NE
5
0.1
E
8
0.1
S
12
0.2
SSE
12
0.5
S
10
Energy kJ
7
3
1
3
13
46
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
SSW
7
2.5
SSW
8
2.3
SSW
10
0.7
NNW
3
0.5
WNW
4
0.4
NW
3
0.4
W
3
0.4
W
3
0.4
E
3
0.7
E
4
1.7
E
6
1.4
E
6
1.3
ESE
7
1.5
S
7
3
S
9
3
SSW
9
2.5
WSW
7
Energy kJ
545
809
978
10
10
2
3
2
2
14
212
153
157
217
1283
1373
686
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
4
3
3
4
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
1
2
2
2
Distance (km)
689
941
165
5
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
7
7
11
0
125
525
158
732
701
916
Best forecast wave conditions in Uruguay - South
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Uruguay
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
5
5
4
5
6
6
5
4
7
6
7
6
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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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