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
20.7° C
(Which is 2.4°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 (Apr 19) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. 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 1.2m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 20) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Friday (Apr 24) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Sun 19th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Best Surf12AM (Sun 19th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Most Powerful 6PM (Mon 20th Apr)4ft (1.2m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 18°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Fri night, light winds from the W by Sat night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Thu afternoon). Mainly fresh winds.

Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Fri
24
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.1
SSW
1.5
S
1.1
S
0.9
SSE
0.6
SSE
0.6
SSE
0.7
SSE
1
SSE
1.1
SE
0.7
SE
0.7
SE
0.6
ESE
0.6
ESE
0.7
ESE
0.7
ESE
0.7
ESE
0.8
S
0.4
ESE
0.5
E
0.9
SSW
1.3
SSW
Period(s) (?)88877886111111111067867855
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)534258135974150596627312111975673846505418343883
Wind
(km/h)
40
SW
30
SW
30
WSW
5
W
15
WNW
15
SW
15
SE
20
ESE
25
ESE
25
ENE
25
ENE
15
ENE
15
NW
35
WSW
30
WSW
20
SSW
20
S
20
SSE
15
ESE
10
NNE
20
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
off
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:34AM
0.26
2:00PM
0.20
8:19PM
0.42
9:19AM
0.25
2:57PM
0.20
9:08PM
0.45
10:04AM
0.24
3:48PM
0.19
9:59PM
0.45
10:50AM
0.23
4:32PM
0.18
10:50PM
0.44
11:37AM
0.22
5:12PM
0.18
11:44PM
0.40
12:29PM 5:48PM
0.22 0.18
12:43AM
0.36
1:27PM
0.22
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:52AM 11:49AM
-0.02 0.18
3:50PM
0.19
4:46AM
-0.04
12:28PM 4:34PM
0.17 0.19
5:39AM
-0.04
1:09PM 5:23PM
0.15 0.18
6:33AM
-0.03
1:53PM
0.14
6:16PM
0.17
7:28AM
-0.01
2:38PM
0.14
7:15PM
0.16
8:23AM
0.02
3:27PM
0.15
8:17PM
0.14
9:19AM
0.05
4:22PM
0.17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Fri
24
Sunrise-7:05--7:05--7:05--7:07--7:07--7:09--7:09-
Sunset--6:12--6:10--6:08--6:07--6:07--6:06--6:05
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C191919192020191818192024221717191716151617
Feels °C (?)131515181919171715181923211112151313121413
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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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