Playa Union surf break

Playa Union surfForecast / Chubut / Argentina

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 pm Sunday 08 Mar 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
16.8° 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 Friday (Mar 13) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 5s 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 12 days are 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 09) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Mar 10) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Fri 13th Mar)2.5ft (0.8m) 5s
Best Surf 6AM (Fri 13th Mar)2.5ft (0.8m) 5s
Most Powerful 6AM (Mon 9th Mar)7ft (2.1m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNE on Mon afternoon, light winds from the SSW by Tue morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 26°C on Wed night, min 16°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sun
15
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.7
ENE
1.4
ENE
1.2
ENE
1.1
ENE
0.7
ENE
0.5
SE
1.2
NNE
0.8
SE
0.7
SE
0.6
SE
0.9
ENE
0.7
ENE
0.9
E
0.6
ENE
0.7
ENE
0.6
ENE
0.5
E
0.4
ENE
0.7
NE
0.7
ENE
0.6
E
Period(s) (?)8887712513121188888877778
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)345251178117576563199141968162904960472715535746
Wind
(km/h)
45
NNE
35
NNE
40
N
35
N
10
SSW
15
ENE
40
N
20
N
40
N
10
NE
30
SSW
30
SSE
15
E
35
SSW
15
S
10
ENE
20
N
30
W
15
NNW
25
NNW
35
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
on
oncrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:06PM
4.27
11:20AM
4.22
11:45PM
4.04
11:55AM
4.00
12:25AM
3.78
12:33PM
3.77
1:12AM
3.52
1:19PM
3.56
2:11AM
3.30
2:18PM
3.41
3:28AM
3.19
3:32PM
3.36
4:47AM
3.26
4:44PM
3.45
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:27AM
0.87
5:47PM
0.83
6:02AM
1.16
6:24PM
1.06
6:40AM
1.45
7:07PM
1.29
7:24AM
1.71
8:00PM
1.48
8:21AM
1.91
9:09PM
1.58
9:36AM
2.00
10:26PM
1.53
10:55AM
1.91
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sun
15
Sunrise-7:07--7:09--7:11--7:11--7:13--7:13--7:16-
Sunset--7:52--7:50--7:47--7:45--7:45--7:43--7:40
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
clear
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
---------7--11-------
Temp. °C212326212226263233262219192020172324212023
Feels °C (?)151518141921192726211813181315141517161315
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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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