Playa Union Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.33° S 65.05° W

Playa Union Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 am 09 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Playa Union sea temperature is
9.7°C
0.4° 

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 9 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 13 Oct, 12PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 11s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 13 Oct, 12PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 11s period, E swell with 545 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 13 Oct, 12PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 11s 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 Tuesday (Oct 13) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 11s. 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 1.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 13) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Monday (Oct 12) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Tue 13th Oct)5ft (1.5m) 11s
Best Surf12PM (Tue 13th Oct)5ft (1.5m) 11s
Most Powerful12PM (Tue 13th Oct)5ft (1.5m) 11s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 8°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Fri morning, strong winds from the NNE by Sun afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNE on Mon afternoon, light winds from the NNE by Tue night).

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Wave
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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High Tide
6:46PM4.37m
6:58AM4.28m
7:27PM4.52m
7:43AM4.43m
8:04PM4.60m
8:25AM4.51m
8:40PM4.61m
9:04AM4.52m
9:15PM4.55m
9:43AM4.44m
9:50PM4.43m
10:21AM4.29m
10:26PM4.25m
Low Tide
12:41PM0.51m
1:12AM0.73m
1:28PM0.42m
1:55AM0.52m
2:10PM0.41m
2:34AM0.39m
2:50PM0.48m
3:11AM0.35m
3:27PM0.61m
3:47AM0.40m
4:04PM0.79m
4:23AM0.52m
4:40PM1.01m
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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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