Playa Union Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.33° S 65.05° W

Playa Union Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 am 24 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Playa Union sea temperature is
11.6°C
0.7° 

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 24 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 31 Oct, 3AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 31 Oct, 3AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, SSW swell with 265 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 25 Oct, 3AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 6s period with ESE 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 Sunday (Oct 25) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m 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 1.6m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 31) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 5s period and expected on Friday (Oct 30) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Sun 25th Oct)1.5ft (0.5m) 6s
Best Surf 3AM (Sat 31st Oct)5ft (1.6m) 7s
Most Powerful 3AM (Sat 31st Oct)5ft (1.6m) 7s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 7°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Sat morning, fresh winds from the NNE by Mon afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 9°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Wed night, strong winds from the N by Thu night).

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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Thursday
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Friday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SE
6
0.7
SE
6
0.5
ESE
6
0.3
ESE
9
0.7
ENE
8
0.8
ENE
5
1.2
NE
6
1.1
NNE
6
1.1
NE
5
0.7
ENE
7
0.4
ENE
7
0.9
SSE
5
1.2
S
5
0.9
SSE
5
0.6
SSE
5
0.3
SSE
5
0.4
ENE
5
1.5
ENE
7
1
ENE
8
0.8
ENE
8
0.7
ENE
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
45
35
18
16
59
29
99
88
57
40
17
43
82
46
20
5
7
234
120
75
70
Wind (km/h)
15
SE
15
SE
15
NE
20
N
25
NE
30
NNE
35
N
25
N
30
NW
20
SSW
25
SE
20
S
30
S
25
SE
15
ENE
20
NNE
30
NNE
35
NNE
30
NNW
30
SSE
5
NNE
Wind State
cross-on
on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-on
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High Tide
6:11PM4.11m
6:25AM4.03m
6:49PM4.40m
7:09AM4.31m
7:28PM4.65m
7:53AM4.56m
8:09PM4.82m
8:37AM4.72m
8:51PM4.90m
9:23AM4.77m
9:35PM4.86m
10:11AM4.69m
10:21PM4.73m
Low Tide
12:07PM0.94m
00:39AM0.97m
12:52PM0.73m
1:21AM0.63m
1:36PM0.54m
2:03AM0.34m
2:20PM0.42m
2:46AM0.12m
3:05PM0.38m
3:30AM0.02m
3:51PM0.45m
4:17AM0.02m
4:39PM0.61m
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Temp °C
8
8
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14
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12
23
25
19
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Feels °C
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15
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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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