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Punta del Diablo

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Punta del Diablo is a legendary fishing village near the Brazilian border, famous for its rustic charm and consistent surf. The town has resisted over-development, maintaining its wooden shack aesthetic and authentic fishing culture. Multiple beaches offer wave options, and the cold water keeps the crowds manageable.

Punta del Diablo surf forecast

Model forecast for swell, wind and tide.

10-Day Forecast

Today19

Poor

0.5mESE@12s

23km/h

0.5m@12s

23km/h

Sun20

Poor

1.6mE@9s

7km/h

1.6m@9s

7km/h

Mon21

Poor

1.4mE@11s

19km/h

1.4m@11s

19km/h

Tue22

Poor

2.0mS@13s

27km/h

2.0m@13s

27km/h

Wed23

Fair

3.6mSSE@15s

9km/h

3.6m@15s

9km/h

Thu24

Firing

1.8mSSE@14s

14km/h

1.8m@14s

14km/h

Fri25

Poor

0.8mESE@10s

14km/h

0.8m@10s

14km/h

Sat26

Poor

0.6mENE@8s

14km/h

0.6m@8s

14km/h

Sun27

Poor

0.9mENE@7s

16km/h

0.9m@7s

16km/h

Mon28

Poor

1.0mE@9s

26km/h

1.0m@9s

26km/h

Choppy 5+ days out, less certain

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Today's Conditions

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Best session: MorningAM 20 km/h · PM 26 km/h

Swell

0.5m

ESE(119°)

Score: 2/25

Period

12s

Medium period swell

Score: 25/25

Wind

23km/h

NE(56°)

Score: 1/25

Weather

16°C

0.0mm100%

First light 5:57amSunrise 6:27amSunset 6:28pmLast light 6:58pm

Windswell1.0m@4sSecondary0.3mConfidence

100%

Location & Conditions

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Hourly Forecast, Tide & Strike Windows

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tidem

4:07am0.2m

9:00am0.3m

12:30pm0.5m

5:24pm0.1m

9:52pm0.0m

2:30am0.3m

9:30am0.5m

2:00pm0.7m

5:57pm0.4m

3:40am0.6m

10:06am0.8m

2:30pm1.0m

6:57pm0.7m

4:30am1.2m

9:55am1.4m

3:18pm1.3m

8:00pm0.9m

1:23am0.6m

7:40am0.5m

1:22pm0.6m

8:38pm0.3m

1:52am0.1m

5:38am0.3m

11:52am0.5m

5:12pm0.6m

9:11pm0.3m

2:30am0.2m

6:20am0.4m

12:30pm0.8m

6:00pm0.9m

10:06pm0.5m

3:13am0.4m

6:38am0.6m

1:00pm0.7m

6:37pm0.8m

12:45am0.6m

7:03am0.6m

10:36am0.3m

3:50pm0.4m

1:07am0.3m

7:20am0.3m

11:16am0.0m

4:13pm0.0m

Night

Tide times today

4:07 am

Low tide - 0.21m

7:10 am

High tide - 0.35m

9:00 am

Low tide - 0.30m

12:30 pm

High tide - 0.48m

Times shown in spot-local time.+3 more tide events

Strike Score Breakdown

Poor

Components

Swell Direction7/25

Swell Size2/25

Swell Period25/25

Wind1/25

Raw Score35/100

Adjustments

🌊💨 Windswell-10

💨 Gusty Wind-4

⚠️ Weak Component-5

🚫 Undersized Capmax 30

Adjusted Score16/100

Confidence

Multiplier×1.00

Final Score16

🌊💨 Windswell

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Swell Requirements

Optimal direction: SSE (157°)
Direction range: 135° - 187°
Size range: 0.9m - 2m
Ideal size: 1.4m - 1.7m
Height multiplier: 0.97×
Ideal period: 12s+

Wind Requirements

Optimal direction: N (0°)
Offshore range: 315° - 45°

Tide Requirements

Optimal tide: all

Water temp

17°C

Wetsuit

3/2mm fullsuit

Difficulty

4/10

Crowd level

3/10

Access: Near Brazilian border

Frequently Asked Questions

What tide is best at Punta del Diablo?

The Punta del Diablo profile does not specify a preferred tide stage. That does not mean tide has no effect: check local conditions alongside swell and wind.

What wind direction is offshore at Punta del Diablo?

The Punta del Diablo profile uses wind from N (0°) as its preferred direction, with an offshore range of 315° to 45°. Wind speed matters too: light winds outside that range can still produce surfable conditions, while strong offshore winds can make takeoffs difficult.

What swell size and direction work best at Punta del Diablo?

The Punta del Diablo scoring profile favors swell from SSE (135° to 187°), a swell-height range of 0.9m to 2m, and a reference period of 12s. These are model inputs, not guaranteed breaking-wave heights or a promise that the surf will suit every ability.