Playa Union Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.33° S 65.05° W

Playa Union Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 pm 09 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Playa Union sea temperature is
9.1° C
0.8° 

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 10 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 12 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 14s period, ESE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 12 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 14s period, ESE swell with 243 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 10 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period with E 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 Friday (Jul 10) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 6s. 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 0.8m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Fri 10th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 10s
Best Surf 9AM (Sun 12th Jul)1.5ft (0.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 6PM (Sun 12th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 10°C on Sat afternoon, min 6°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Sun afternoon, near gales from the N by Mon morning).

Thu
9
Friday
10
Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Period (s)
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0.8
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10
0.9
E
11
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E
10
0.8
E
10
0.7
E
11
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E
10
0.5
ESE
14
0.5
ESE
14
0.7
ESE
13
0.6
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13
0.5
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12
0.5
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12
0.5
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12
0.4
ESE
11
0.5
E
11
0.4
ESE
11
0.3
ESE
10
0.4
SSE
7
0.4
SSE
7
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
122
148
117
191
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133
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102
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181
133
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47
59
38
22
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15
Wind (km/h)
10
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10
N
10
ENE
15
ENE
10
NE
10
N
10
NNE
10
NNW
10
WNW
15
NNW
20
NNE
40
N
40
NNW
15
NW
15
W
35
W
15
WNW
25
NW
35
WNW
20
WNW
20
WNW
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cross-off
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High Tide
2:30AM4.11m
3:01PM3.85m
3:31AM4.17m
4:10PM3.93m
4:35AM4.27m
5:19PM4.09m
5:38AM4.41m
6:25PM4.29m
6:38AM4.57m
7:26PM4.49m
7:35AM4.71m
8:23PM4.65m
8:29AM4.80m
Low Tide
8:26PM1.07m
9:10AM1.10m
9:30PM1.14m
10:16AM0.96m
10:40PM1.12m
11:23AM0.75m
11:49PM1.03m
12:27PM0.47m
00:53AM0.88m
1:27PM0.18m
1:52AM0.72m
2:22PM-0.06m
2:47AM0.60m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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