The Wave
NNW wind keeps it clean, south swell is the trigger, and low tide is usually the easiest read.
The inside can get bumpy around the arroyo, and the rocks show up fast when the point wakes up.
Surf GuideSouth Uruguay
La Barra
La Barra is the town's mixed point-and-rivermouth setup, a wave surfers keep checking because the sandbanks, the arroyo, and the south pulse can combine into a much cleaner line than the map suggests. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for La Barra in South Uruguay.
Break TypePoint Break
Skill LevelIntermediate
LocationSouth Uruguay, UY
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