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NNW is the clean offshore lane, and a South swell is what wakes the river mouth up.
Strong rips build fast once it gets bigger, so check the channel and keep a close eye on the low-tide banks.
Surf GuideSouth Uruguay
La Barre de José Ignacio
River-mouth banks near José Ignacio throw both ways, with the clearest shape on the first low-tide bank after a clean south pulse. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for La Barre de José Ignacio in South Uruguay.
Break TypeRiver Mouth
Skill LevelIntermediate - Advanced
LocationSouth Uruguay, UY
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