Playa Union surf break

Playa Union surfForecast / Chubut / Argentina

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 am Tuesday 21 Apr 2026 -03
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Playa Union surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Playa Union sea temperature is
15.1° C
(Which is 1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playa Union this week:

The surf forecast for Playa Union over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 21) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Playa Union in the next 16 days are 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 26) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 5s period and expected on Friday (Apr 24) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Tue 21st Apr)2.5ft (0.7m) 12s
Best Surf 9PM (Sun 26th Apr)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 3PM (Sun 26th Apr)11ft (3.5m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa Union over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Tue afternoon, strong winds from the W by Thu morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 7°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SSW on Sun morning, light winds from the SW by Sun night).

Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
!
!
!
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
E
0.7
ESE
0.6
ESE
0.5
ESE
0.5
ESE
0.5
E
0.4
ESE
0.4
ESE
0.6
E
0.6
E
0.5
E
0.4
S
1
S
0.7
S
0.7
S
3.5
S
3.5
S
3
S
1.7
SSE
1.4
SE
0.9
SE
Period(s) (?)1212111111111010109912881081010888
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)139140976868573633646041421225510416202337146240926896
Wind
(km/h)
10
NW
15
NNW
30
NNW
20
WSW
30
SW
30
W
20
NW
30
WNW
20
WNW
30
SW
40
WSW
35
WSW
30
WSW
30
W
25
WNW
55
SSW
50
SSW
20
SSW
5
WNW
20
N
15
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcrosscrosscrossoffcross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:04AM
4.89
10:41PM
4.72
10:52AM
4.70
11:35PM
4.48
11:43AM
4.43
12:35AM
4.21
12:42PM
4.13
1:44AM
3.97
1:49PM
3.87
2:59AM
3.84
3:04PM
3.71
4:11AM
3.85
4:18PM
3.69
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:45PM
-0.01
5:08AM
0.60
5:35PM
0.16
6:01AM
0.89
6:31PM
0.39
7:00AM
1.18
7:32PM
0.63
8:07AM
1.41
8:40PM
0.82
9:22AM
1.51
9:51PM
0.92
10:35AM
1.44
10:57PM
0.93
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Sunrise7:58--8:00--8:00--8:03--8:03--8:04--8:06--
Sunset-6:37--6:36--6:34--6:32--6:30--6:30--6:28-
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
light rain
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C1620171618161720171314121015131010891212
Feels °C (?)111612810981413134176-3-2-1567
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Information about the Playa Union Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Playa Union provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Playa Union can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Playa Union surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Playa Union) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Playa Union may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Playa Union is 5 km (3 miles) from the city of Rawson. If you plan a holiday in Provincia del Chubut, look for hotels and other accommodation in Rawson. Rawson has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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