Playa Union Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.33° S 65.05° W

Playa Union Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 pm 18 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Playa Union sea temperature is
8.0° 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 18 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, S swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 12s period, SSE swell with 1,704 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 18 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 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 Tuesday (Aug 18) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Playa Union in the next 16 days are 2.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Tue 18th Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 10s
Best Surf 9PM (Thu 20th Aug)6ft (1.8m) 8s
Most Powerful 3AM (Sun 23rd Aug)8ft (2.5m) 12s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 4°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Tue night, strong winds from the S by Wed night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 11°C on Mon morning, min 6°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, strong winds from the N by Sun night).

Tue
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
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Night
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Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
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0
0
0
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
E
10
0.5
E
10
0.4
ENE
10
0.4
ENE
10
0.3
ENE
10
1.6
SSE
6
1.4
SSE
7
1.6
SSE
10
1.7
S
10
1.5
S
10
1.6
S
9
1.5
S
9
1.8
SSE
9
2.4
SSE
12
2.3
SSE
11
1.7
SSE
12
1.2
SE
11
1.1
SE
11
1
SE
11
0.9
SE
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
70
49
31
31
19
171
181
521
535
487
459
405
552
1647
1330
797
350
292
220
167
Wind (km/h)
20
WNW
20
WSW
10
NW
15
W
25
WSW
35
SSE
20
S
10
SW
15
SW
15
SSW
10
W
20
WSW
30
S
25
SSE
5
SSE
20
NNE
35
NNE
40
N
40
NNW
10
NW
Wind State
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
11:44PM4.32m
12:05PM4.10m
00:24AM4.07m
12:52PM3.83m
1:07AM3.83m
1:44PM3.58m
1:57AM3.62m
2:46PM3.39m
2:58AM3.48m
3:58PM3.30m
4:06AM3.46m
5:10PM3.35m
Low Tide
5:47PM0.63m
6:11AM0.80m
6:27PM0.99m
6:53AM1.03m
7:09PM1.33m
7:39AM1.26m
7:57PM1.62m
8:34AM1.45m
8:56PM1.83m
9:41AM1.54m
10:07PM1.91m
10:53AM1.48m
11:18PM1.85m
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8:07
8:07
8:04
8:03
8:02
8:00
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6:37
6:38
6:39
6:40
6:42
6:43
6:44
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Temp °C
19
17
15
20
18
7
6
5
6
8
7
8
8
7
6
8
9
11
14
11
Feels °C
14
11
11
15
14
-1
0
0
0
3
4
0
0
0
3
2
-1
2
5
5
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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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