Los Pesqueros (Santa Teresa National Park)

Los Pesqueros is a beach-break surf spot inside Santa Teresa National Park on Uruguay’s north coast. It’s characterized by sandbar-driven waves that can produce quality rights and lefts, with the most reliable performance when S and SE swells meet W or NW winds. The shoreline environment is described as open-water near the beach with sandbar behavior that can change after storms. The best overall season is from April to November, aligning with generally cooler-to-mild conditions for paddling and more consistent surf timing. Within that window, winter months (July and August) are explicitly flagged for cold water—around 11–13°C—with a recommendation to use a thick wetsuit and boots for those colder weeks. Water temperature swings are large through the year, with summer warming into the low 20s°C. Wave size and quality are described as moderate to good, with peeling sandbar waves and medium ride lengths. One source notes rides commonly fall in the 50–150 meter range depending on sandbar formation, while another warns that when swell becomes too large (above about 3 meters), the wave can close out. The spot is noted as working across all tides. Safety-wise, the main concerns are rip currents and isolated rocks near the Cerro Verde headland. Rescue availability is described as limited, and lifeguards are seasonal. Because the spot is within a national park, visitors are advised to respect park hours and environmental rules, keep camping to designated areas, and follow restrictions such as where pets are allowed.