Playa Union surf break

Playa Union surfForecast / Chubut / Argentina

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 am Wednesday 18 Feb 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
17.1° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playa Union this week:

The surf forecast for Playa Union over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Feb 19) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Playa Union in the next 12 days are 1.5m 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Feb 24) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Feb 21) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Thu 19th Feb)1.5ft (0.5m) 8s
Best Surf 3AM (Thu 19th Feb)1.5ft (0.5m) 8s
Most Powerful 9PM (Tue 24th Feb)5ft (1.5m) 6s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa Union over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, strong winds from the N by Sun night).

Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.5
E
0.5
E
0.5
E
0.5
E
0.5
E
0.5
E
0.6
E
0.6
E
0.5
E
0.7
E
0.7
E
0.6
E
0.7
E
0.6
E
0.4
E
0.7
ENE
0.6
S
0.7
SE
1
E
1.2
E
1.3
ENE
Period(s) (?)8888898991110101099766566
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)2930292933385154431101006892592638273251101139
Wind
(km/h)
15
SW
15
S
15
ENE
25
NNW
5
SSW
5
NNE
20
WSW
5
SSE
10
NE
5
WSW
15
E
25
N
15
SSW
20
SE
25
N
30
SSW
25
SE
35
SE
20
ESE
25
E
25
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
glassglasscross-
off
glasscrossglasscross-
on
cross-
off
crossoncross-
off
crossoncross-
on
oncross-
on
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:25PM
4.34
9:02AM
4.40
9:04PM
4.49
9:36AM
4.57
9:43PM
4.57
10:12AM
4.67
10:23PM
4.58
10:49AM
4.68
11:07PM
4.52
11:31AM
4.60
11:54PM
4.38
12:16PM
4.43
12:47AM
4.17
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:43PM
0.92
3:02AM
0.29
3:22PM
0.71
3:39AM
0.18
4:01PM
0.56
4:17AM
0.18
4:40PM
0.47
4:57AM
0.27
5:22PM
0.47
5:39AM
0.46
6:06PM
0.56
6:25AM
0.72
6:55PM
0.70
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Sunrise6:43--6:45--6:46--6:48--6:48--6:50--6:52--
Sunset-8:22--8:21--8:20--8:17--8:16--8:15--8:13-
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C192015252827282924293129282526262319151614
Feels °C (?)13151120252525282127272325211923181611119
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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 12 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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