Playa Union Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.33° S 65.05° W

Playa Union Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 pm 26 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Playa Union sea temperature is
8.8° C
0.5° 

Playa Union surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Playa Union surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, ENE swell with 520 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period with S swell.

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 (Jul 28) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Playa Union in the next 16 days are 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Tue 28th Jul)6ft (1.8m) 8s
Best Surf 6AM (Tue 28th Jul)6ft (1.8m) 8s
Most Powerful 9PM (Sun 2nd Aug)7ft (2.1m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Sun afternoon, min 3°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Mon night, light winds from the NNW by Tue night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 10°C on Thu night, min 5°C on Thu afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, strong winds from the SSE by Fri night).

Sun
26
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
S
7
1.1
S
9
0.9
S
9
0.7
S
8
0.5
E
7
1.8
SSE
8
1.4
SSE
8
1
SSE
7
0.7
SE
7
0.4
SSE
11
0.6
S
10
0.7
S
9
0.6
S
8
1.6
ENE
6
1.1
E
7
0.9
E
7
1.8
SSE
6
1.9
SE
7
1.7
ESE
7
1.4
ESE
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
45
203
122
68
28
470
237
108
45
43
77
79
50
179
117
81
262
352
329
226
Wind (km/h)
10
WSW
25
NNE
30
NNE
40
WSW
35
SW
15
SW
5
SSE
5
NNW
20
SW
20
SW
5
WNW
10
NE
30
NNE
25
NNE
15
W
30
SW
35
SSE
20
SE
20
E
25
NE
Wind State
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cross
cross
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cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
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High Tide
5:35PM3.49m
5:40AM3.69m
6:30PM3.59m
6:31AM3.82m
7:19PM3.72m
7:16AM3.96m
8:02PM3.86m
7:57AM4.09m
8:41PM3.99m
8:35AM4.19m
9:16PM4.10m
9:11AM4.24m
9:49PM4.19m
Low Tide
11:49PM1.70m
12:24PM1.21m
00:43AM1.59m
1:13PM1.02m
1:29AM1.44m
1:56PM0.81m
2:12AM1.29m
2:36PM0.63m
2:51AM1.16m
3:13PM0.50m
3:30AM1.05m
3:49PM0.44m
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6:14
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 mm
3
5
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12
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Temp °C
9
7
9
9
5
6
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Feels °C
4
-1
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3
4
1
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6
6
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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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