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Surfing in Uruguay
1 surfing spots in Uruguay. The colours show each month: the stronger, the better for surfing.
Find the best time to goTap a spot to see when to go: wind, waves, water temperature, sun and rain in every month, from years of weather statistics.
Updated October 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Best waves in Uruguay: February, April (around 1.9 m, water 22°C, shorty).
- Top picks: La Pedrera.
- For beginners: La Pedrera.
La PedreraRocha, Uruguay · best April–May, AugustBeginner-friendly · 17°C water in season, 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ PDP 93 kmWave height per month (m, average daily max)
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Best time to go →Wave height: average daily maximum.
Month by month in Uruguay
| Month | Waves | Water | Wetsuit | Air |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 1.6 m | 23°C | shorty | 26°C |
| FebruaryFeb | 1.8 m | 23°C | shorty | 26°C |
| MarchMar | 1.7 m | 23°C | shorty | 25°C |
| AprilApr | 2 m | 21°C | 3/2 wetsuit | 21°C |
| MayMay | 2 m | 17°C | 4/3 wetsuit | 18°C |
| JuneJun | 1.8 m | 14°C | 5/4 wetsuit and boots | 15°C |
| JulyJul | 1.7 m | 12°C | 5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves | 15°C |
| AugustAug | 2.1 m | 12°C | 5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves | 15°C |
| SeptemberSep | 1.9 m | 13°C | 5/4 wetsuit and boots | 17°C |
| OctoberOct | 1.8 m | 16°C | 4/3 wetsuit | 20°C |
| NovemberNov | 1.8 m | 18°C | 4/3 wetsuit | 22°C |
| DecemberDec | 1.8 m | 21°C | 3/2 wetsuit | 25°C |
Best months highlighted. Air: average daytime high.
Questions
When is the best time for surfing in Uruguay?
Best waves in Uruguay: February, April (around 1.9 m, water 22°C, shorty).
What wetsuit do I need in Uruguay?
It depends on the month: about 23°C water in February (shorty) and about 12°C in July (5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves).
Is Uruguay good for beginners?
Yes, these spots suit beginners: La Pedrera.
Which airport is closest?
Capitan Corbeta CA Curbelo International Airport (PDP), 93 km from La Pedrera.
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