10-day surf forecast with Strike Scores for El Emir, Punta del Este, Uruguay
El Emir is Punta del Este's most popular surf beach, featuring a famous shipwreck that creates interesting wave patterns. The beach produces consistent peaks and is the center of Uruguay's resort surf scene. The high-rise buildings behind contrast with the natural beauty of the ocean.
Best day in the forecast: 2026-08-11 with a score of 56/100 (Fair)
Poor conditions overall: Average score 29/100. Look for spots with better forecasts.
Poor alignment: Swell from 148° is 32° off optimal 180°, barely within workable range 135°-225°.
Marginal size: 1.1m is 0.6m from ideal 1.7m.
Good period: 11s is 92% of ideal 12s. Clean, powerful groundswell.
Onshore/cross-shore: 12 km/h from 162° (SSE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 290°-20°.
Groundswell-dominant conditions (clean, long-period waves).
Poor conditions at El Emir. Either swell direction (148°), size (1.1m), or wind (12 km/h from 162°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.1m (3.6ft) swell from 148° (SSE) at 11s period
Poor alignment: Swell from 138° is 42° off optimal 180°, barely within workable range 135°-225°.
Marginal size: 0.9m is 0.8m from ideal 1.7m.
Moderate period: 8s meets minimum 8s but below ideal 12s. Some groundswell energy present.
Onshore/cross-shore: 11 km/h from 111° (ESE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 290°-20°.
Poor conditions at El Emir. Either swell direction (138°), size (0.9m), or wind (11 km/h from 111°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.9m (3.0ft) swell from 138° (SE) at 8s period
No alignment: Swell from 122° is outside workable range 135°-225°. Wrong swell direction for this spot.
Too small: 0.6m is below minimum 0.9m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
Short period: 7s is below minimum 8s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
Onshore/cross-shore: 11 km/h from 175° (S). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 290°-20°.
Poor conditions at El Emir. Either swell direction (122°), size (0.6m), or wind (11 km/h from 175°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.6m (2.0ft) swell from 122° (ESE) at 7s period
Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)
Moderate alignment: Swell from 169° is 11° off optimal 180°, workable but not ideal.
Marginal size: 1.6m is 0.1m from ideal 1.7m.
Onshore/cross-shore: 26 km/h from 239° (WSW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 290°-20°.
Poor conditions at El Emir. Either swell direction (169°), size (1.6m), or wind (26 km/h from 239°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.6m (5.2ft) swell from 169° (S) at 8s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 151° is 29° off optimal 180°, workable but not ideal.
Onshore/cross-shore: 24 km/h from 285° (WNW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 290°-20°.
-10 points: Previous days of onshore wind left residual chop ("morning sickness"), reducing wave quality.
-5 points: Short-period windswell is present, creating choppy, disorganized conditions.
Poor conditions at El Emir. Either swell direction (151°), size (1.1m), or wind (24 km/h from 285°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.1m (3.6ft) swell from 151° (SSE) at 11s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 193° is 13° off optimal 180°, workable but not ideal.
Marginal size: 1.0m is 0.7m from ideal 1.7m.
Perfect period: 12s is at or above ideal 12s. Long-period groundswell with maximum power.
Onshore/cross-shore: 28 km/h from 244° (WSW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 290°-20°.
-17 points: Previous days of onshore wind left residual chop ("morning sickness"), reducing wave quality.
-7 points: Short-period windswell is present, creating choppy, disorganized conditions.
Poor conditions at El Emir. Either swell direction (193°), size (1.0m), or wind (28 km/h from 244°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.0m (3.3ft) swell from 193° (SSW) at 12s period
Good alignment: Swell from 186° is 6° off optimal 180°, still within prime range.
Marginal size: 1.3m is 0.4m from ideal 1.7m.
Onshore/cross-shore: 19 km/h from 198° (SSW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 290°-20°.
-21 points: Previous days of onshore wind left residual chop ("morning sickness"), reducing wave quality.
Poor conditions at El Emir. Either swell direction (186°), size (1.3m), or wind (19 km/h from 198°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.3m (4.3ft) swell from 186° (S) at 12s period
Good alignment: Swell from 173° is 7° off optimal 180°, still within prime range.
Perfect size: 2.0m is at the sweet spot (ideal: 1.7m).
Onshore/cross-shore: 13 km/h from 173° (S). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 290°-20°.
-11 points: Previous days of onshore wind left residual chop ("morning sickness"), reducing wave quality.
Surfable but not special at El Emir. The 2.0m swell from 173° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
2.0m (6.6ft) swell from 173° (S) at 11s period
Very low confidence (8-10 day forecast, conditions may change)
Moderate alignment: Swell from 171° is 9° off optimal 180°, workable but not ideal.
Marginal size: 1.8m is 0.1m from ideal 1.7m.
Onshore/cross-shore: 15 km/h from 142° (SE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 290°-20°.
Surfable but not special at El Emir. The 1.8m swell from 171° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
1.8m (5.9ft) swell from 171° (S) at 12s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 168° is 12° off optimal 180°, workable but not ideal.
Moderate period: 10s meets minimum 8s but below ideal 12s. Some groundswell energy present.
Onshore/cross-shore: 12 km/h from 120° (ESE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 290°-20°.
Surfable but not special at El Emir. The 1.6m swell from 168° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
1.6m (5.2ft) swell from 168° (SSE) at 10s period
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