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Playa Union surfForecast / Chubut / Argentina
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 am Saturday 16 May 2026 -03Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
12.5° 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 16) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 10s. 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 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 19) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Friday (May 22) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Sat 16th May) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Sat 16th May) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Tue 19th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa Union over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 7°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sun afternoon, fresh winds from the SSW by Mon night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed afternoon, min 8°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Tue morning, calm by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
S 9 | SSE 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 12 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | S 11 | S 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 13 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | S 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 13 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | |
287 | 282 | 235 | 231 | 647 | 901 | 781 | 541 | 286 | 993 | 1886 | 1875 | 885 | 656 | 200 | 160 | 157 | 352 | 261 | 185 | 98 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
off | off | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | off | glassy | on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 7:02PM4.49m | 7:21AM4.83m | 7:54PM4.71m | 8:09AM4.95m | 8:46PM4.83m | 8:58AM4.96m | 9:38PM4.82m | 9:47AM4.87m | 10:32PM4.70m | 10:39AM4.69m | 11:29PM4.50m | 11:33AM4.44m | 00:30AM4.29m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:12PM0.39m | 1:31AM0.48m | 2:01PM0.11m | 2:22AM0.39m | 2:50PM-0.08m | 3:13AM0.39m | 3:40PM-0.16m | 4:04AM0.49m | 4:32PM-0.12m | 4:57AM0.67m | 5:25PM0.02m | 5:52AM0.89m | 6:20PM0.23m | ||||||||
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 | 8:26 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:32 | — | — | 8:33 | — | — |
 | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 5:59 | — |
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Temp °C | 9 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 14 |
2 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 5 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | SSE 10 | S 10 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | S 11 | — | SSE 16 | SSE 13 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | S 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 13 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SE 10 |
 kJ | 287 | 282 | 235 | 117 | 647 | 901 | 781 | 541 | 286 | — | 280 | 1875 | 885 | 656 | 188 | 160 | 157 | 352 | 261 | 185 | 98 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 11 | — | SSE 15 | E 10 | — | SE 11 | — | — | — | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | NNE 4 | SE 12 |
| kJ | 226 | 112 | 47 | 18 | — | 408 | 2 | — | 32 | — | — | — | 28 | 235 | 200 | 103 | 79 | 39 | 22 | 6 | 51 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SE 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 14 | — | SSE 9 | NE 5 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 99 | 97 | 116 | — | 25 | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 3 | W 3 | S 10 | — | — | — | — | — | S 12 | SSE 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 4 | N 4 | N 4 | S 4 |
| kJ | — | 5 | 1 | 231 | — | — | — | — | — | 993 | 1886 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | 13 | 18 | 6 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 978 | 1016 | 751 | 295 | 978 | 295 | 311 | 859 | 867 | 350 | 350 | 350 | 350 | 350 | 0 | 295 | 295 | 311 | 576 | 576 | 576 |
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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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