10-day surf forecast with Strike Scores for La Pedrera, Rocha, Uruguay
La Pedrera is a bohemian surf village near La Paloma, known for its artistic community and sunset gatherings. The waves are consistent and uncrowded, and the town has excellent budget accommodation and a youthful party atmosphere in summer.
Best day in the forecast: 2026-08-13 with a score of 63/100 (Fair)
Poor conditions overall: Average score 33/100. Look for spots with better forecasts.
Good alignment: Swell from 151° is 6° off optimal 157°, still within prime range.
Marginal size: 1.3m is 0.1m from ideal 1.4m.
Good period: 11s is 92% of ideal 12s. Clean, powerful groundswell.
Onshore/cross-shore: 14 km/h from 199° (SSW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 315°-45°.
Groundswell-dominant conditions (clean, long-period waves).
Surfable but not special at La Pedrera. The 1.3m swell from 151° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
1.3m (4.3ft) swell from 151° (SSE) at 11s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 139° is 18° off optimal 157°, workable but not ideal.
Marginal size: 1.1m is 0.3m from ideal 1.4m.
Moderate period: 8s meets minimum 8s but below ideal 12s. Some groundswell energy present.
Onshore/cross-shore: 11 km/h from 89° (E). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 315°-45°.
Poor conditions at La Pedrera. Either swell direction (139°), size (1.1m), or wind (11 km/h from 89°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.1m (3.6ft) swell from 139° (SE) at 8s period
Poor alignment: Swell from 119° is 38° off optimal 157°, barely within workable range 112°-200°.
Too small: 0.8m 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: 8 km/h from 208° (SSW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 315°-45°.
Poor conditions at La Pedrera. Either swell direction (119°), size (0.8m), or wind (8 km/h from 208°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.8m (2.6ft) swell from 119° (ESE) at 7s period
Good alignment: Swell from 161° is 4° off optimal 157°, still within prime range.
Marginal size: 2.0m is 0.6m from ideal 1.4m.
Moderate period: 9s meets minimum 8s but below ideal 12s. Some groundswell energy present.
Onshore/cross-shore: 27 km/h from 228° (SW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 315°-45°.
Poor conditions at La Pedrera. Either swell direction (161°), size (2.0m), or wind (27 km/h from 228°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
2.0m (6.6ft) swell from 161° (SSE) at 9s period
Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)
Perfect size: 1.7m is at the sweet spot (ideal: 1.4m).
Onshore/cross-shore: 17 km/h from 289° (WNW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 315°-45°.
-10 points: Previous days of onshore wind left residual chop ("morning sickness"), reducing wave quality.
Surfable but not special at La Pedrera. The 1.7m swell from 151° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
1.7m (5.6ft) swell from 151° (SSE) at 11s period
Poor alignment: Swell from 199° is 42° off optimal 157°, barely within workable range 112°-200°.
Marginal size: 1.2m is 0.3m from ideal 1.4m.
Perfect period: 12s is at or above ideal 12s. Long-period groundswell with maximum power.
Onshore/cross-shore: 24 km/h from 245° (WSW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 315°-45°.
-7 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 La Pedrera. Either swell direction (199°), size (1.2m), or wind (24 km/h from 245°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.2m (3.9ft) swell from 199° (SSW) at 12s period
Poor alignment: Swell from 189° is 32° off optimal 157°, barely within workable range 112°-200°.
Onshore/cross-shore: 21 km/h from 206° (SSW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 315°-45°.
-14 points: Previous days of onshore wind left residual chop ("morning sickness"), reducing wave quality.
Poor conditions at La Pedrera. Either swell direction (189°), size (1.3m), or wind (21 km/h from 206°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.3m (4.3ft) swell from 189° (S) at 11s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 176° is 19° off optimal 157°, workable but not ideal.
Too big: 2.3m exceeds maximum 2.0m. Risk of closeouts.
Onshore/cross-shore: 14 km/h from 181° (S). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 315°-45°.
-17 points: Previous days of onshore wind left residual chop ("morning sickness"), reducing wave quality.
Poor conditions at La Pedrera. Either swell direction (176°), size (2.3m), or wind (14 km/h from 181°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
2.3m (7.5ft) swell from 176° (S) at 11s period
Very low confidence (8-10 day forecast, conditions may change)
Moderate alignment: Swell from 174° is 17° off optimal 157°, workable but not ideal.
Too big: 2.2m exceeds maximum 2.0m. Risk of closeouts.
Onshore/cross-shore: 14 km/h from 168° (SSE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 315°-45°.
-11 points: Previous days of onshore wind left residual chop ("morning sickness"), reducing wave quality.
Poor conditions at La Pedrera. Either swell direction (174°), size (2.2m), or wind (14 km/h from 168°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
2.2m (7.2ft) swell from 174° (S) at 12s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 171° is 14° off optimal 157°, workable but not ideal.
Marginal size: 1.9m is 0.4m from ideal 1.4m.
Onshore/cross-shore: 11 km/h from 126° (SE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 315°-45°.
Surfable but not special at La Pedrera. The 1.9m swell from 171° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
1.9m (6.2ft) swell from 171° (S) at 12s period
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