La Pedrera
Rocha, Uruguay
Beach breakIntermediate
A tiny cliffside village on Uruguay's Atlantic coast with just one café, one hostel, and perfect beach break at the base of the cliffs, La Pedrera punches well above its size in the country's surf hierarchy.
Typical Conditions
The Surf Window
Swell Window
OptimalW (270°)
WindowSSW–NNW (210°–330°)
Size–S 1.5–2.5m at 12–16s
Wind
W
Light to NW under 15 knots
Tide
Mid tide
LowMidHigh
Season
Apr–Sep
JFMAMJJASOND
The Wave
Type
Beach break
Bottom
Sand
Shape
Long beach with consistent peaks
Length
60–120m
Skill Level
- •Who it's for: Intermediate surfers
- •Why: Consistent, good-quality beach break with enough power to be engaging
Hazards
- •Clifftop access, steep path to the beach
- •Strong rips in bigger swells
- •Cold winter water
Local Tips
- •The tiny village on the cliff has an extraordinary atmosphere, one of Uruguay's best-kept secrets
- •The beach stretches for kilometers north and south, explore for uncrowded peaks
- •The cliffs at sunset are spectacular, hang around after surfing
Location
-34.5915, -54.1269