Surf Forecasts:
Barre del Chuy surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 22 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 24 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 14s period, SSE swell with 1,680 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Barre del Chuy this week:
The surf forecast for Barre del Chuy over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 22) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Barre del Chuy in the next 16 days are 2.1m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 12AM. 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 Tuesday (Aug 25) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Barre del Chuy over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 74mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 12°C on Thu morning, min 10°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Wed morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Thu night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 11°C on Sun afternoon, min 6°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Fri afternoon, light winds from the SSE by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | E 4 | S 6 | S 6 | S 7 | S 8 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 11 | S 12 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
112 | 131 | 94 | 58 | 44 | 28 | 15 | 41 | 217 | 144 | 199 | 217 | 815 | 682 | 496 | 1148 | 1166 | 1680 | 968 | 557 | 393 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:32AM0.54m | 4:51PM0.29m | 00:00AM0.46m | 5:33AM0.32m | 12:17PM0.55m | 00:47AM0.41m | 6:35AM0.31m | 1:02PM0.55m | 6:24PM0.25m | 7:45AM0.30m | 1:46PM0.54m | 7:25PM0.24m | 9:06AM0.31m | 2:32PM0.53m | 8:37PM0.23m | 3:08AM0.32m | 3:20PM0.51m | 9:48PM0.24m | 3:59AM0.29m | 4:12PM0.50m | 10:46PM0.27m |
Low Tide | 2:59PM0.24m | 8:14PM0.02m | 3:09AM0.23m | 3:59PM0.25m | 9:02PM0.04m | 3:58AM0.20m | 5:00PM0.24m | 9:50PM0.07m | 4:48AM0.18m | 5:59PM0.22m | 10:41PM0.11m | 5:38AM0.16m | 6:51PM0.21m | 6:28AM0.14m | 7:38PM0.20m | 7:16AM0.13m | 12:38PM0.35m | 8:22PM0.20m | |||
7:09 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | |
— | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:09 | — | |
mm | 6 | 3 | 1 | — | 1 | 4 | 8 | 21 | 30 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 9 |
Feels °C | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | S 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 11 | SSE 13 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 |
58 | 39 | 24 | 58 | 44 | 28 | 15 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 5 | 490 | 377 | 496 | 555 | 1009 | 1680 | 968 | 557 | 393 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | SE 12 | E 7 | ESE 6 | — | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 24 | 23 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 6 | 28 | 4 | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 14 | — | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 4 | — | 7 | 7 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 4 | E 4 | S 6 | S 6 | S 7 | S 8 | S 10 | S 10 | — | S 11 | S 12 | — | — | — | NE 3 |
112 | 131 | 94 | 17 | 17 | 10 | 7 | 41 | 217 | 144 | 199 | 217 | 815 | 682 | — | 1148 | 1166 | — | — | — | 4 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 218 | 482 | 439 | 154 | 77 | 598 | 753 | 775 | 584 | 734 | 853 | 415 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 26 | 712 | 26 | 0 | 30 | 31 |
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Information about the Barre del Chuy Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Barre del Chuy provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Barre del Chuy can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Barre del Chuy 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 (Barre del Chuy) 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 Barre del Chuy 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.
Barre del Chuy is 30 km (19 miles) from Santa Vitoria do Palmar. If you plan a holiday in Uruguay - North, look for hotels and other accommodation in Santa Vitoria do Palmar. Santa Vitoria do Palmar has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.











