Jose Ignacio (UYJIT) — marine weather & port guide
Jose Ignacio is a port in Uruguay at 34°57.0′S 54°42.0′W. Today (Aug 3): E wind 8–11 kn, waves 1.6–1.8 m, from the ECMWF IFS run 2026-08-03 12z. The live chart on this page shows current conditions and plans weather-optimized departures from this harbor.
Port facts (NGA World Port Index)| Position | 34°57.0′S 54°42.0′W |
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| UN/LOCODE | UYJIT |
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| Harbor size | Very small |
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| Harbor type | Open roadstead |
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| Shelter | Poor |
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| Channel depth | 16 m |
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| Anchorage depth | 8 m |
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| Tide range | 1 m |
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| Pilotage | Compulsory |
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| Time zone | America/Montevideo |
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10-day marine forecast — Jose Ignacio
| Date | Wind | Gusts | Waves |
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| E 8–11 kn | 17 kn | 1.6–1.8 m |
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| SSE 6–13 kn | 17 kn | 1.5–1.8 m |
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| SE 6–11 kn | 14 kn | 1.2–1.6 m |
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| NE 7–11 kn | 15 kn | 0.8–1.0 m |
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| WSW 4–38 kn | 58 kn | 0.8–4.6 m |
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| WNW 12–17 kn | 22 kn | 1.7–2.6 m |
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| WSW 23–24 kn | 30 kn | 2.0–2.6 m |
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| SW 18–18 kn | 24 kn | 1.9–1.9 m |
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| S 10–10 kn | 20 kn | 2.0–2.0 m |
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| ESE 9–9 kn | 14 kn | 1.8–1.8 m |
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Forecast from the ECMWF IFS model run , waves from ECMWF WAM. Updated with each model cycle; the live chart below recalculates for your departure time and vessel.
Frequently asked
How is the weather at Jose Ignacio right now?
As of the ECMWF IFS run 2026-08-03 12z: E wind 8–11 kn, waves 1.6–1.8 m. The 10-day outlook is in the forecast table on this page and updates with each model cycle.
How big is the harbor at Jose Ignacio?
Jose Ignacio is classed as a very small harbor (open roadstead), with poor shelter in the NGA World Port Index.
How deep is the approach to Jose Ignacio?
Per the NGA World Port Index, the entrance channel carries about 16 m and anchorage depths run about 8 m. Verify against current official charts before entry.