Playa Union Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.33° S 65.05° W

Playa Union Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 am 26 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Playa Union sea temperature is
8.8° C
0.5° 

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 26 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 1 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 7s period, E swell with 508 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 26 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period with SSW 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 (Jul 26) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s is also forecast. 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 2.2m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 01) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Sun 26th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Best Surf 6AM (Tue 28th Jul)6ft (1.8m) 8s
Most Powerful12AM (Sat 1st Aug)7ft (2.2m) 7s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 15mm) heaviest on Tue night, then becoming colder with a dusting of snow on Tue night. Very mild (max 11°C on Mon afternoon, min 2°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Mon night, light winds from the ESE by Tue afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Fri night, min 3°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Wed morning, calm by Fri morning).

Sunday
26
Monday
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Tuesday
28
Wednesday
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Thursday
30
Friday
31
Saturday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
S
6
0.9
SSW
7
1.1
S
9
0.9
SSE
9
0.8
S
8
0.4
ENE
7
1.7
SSE
8
1.4
SSE
8
0.9
ESE
7
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SE
6
1.2
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6
0.7
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10
0.8
SSE
9
0.7
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8
0.5
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8
1.5
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6
1.6
E
7
2.2
E
7
1.9
ESE
7
1.7
ESE
7
1.5
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
53
68
203
129
88
18
392
214
73
66
109
108
110
68
32
146
229
508
355
310
253
Wind (km/h)
25
W
10
SW
25
NNE
30
NNE
30
WSW
40
SW
15
SW
10
ESE
15
N
20
SSW
25
SW
15
SSW
5
SE
15
NE
30
NE
5
NE
5
S
10
S
30
ESE
25
ESE
25
E
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
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High Tide
5:35PM3.49m
5:40AM3.69m
6:30PM3.59m
6:31AM3.82m
7:19PM3.72m
7:16AM3.96m
8:02PM3.86m
7:57AM4.09m
8:41PM3.99m
8:35AM4.19m
9:16PM4.10m
9:11AM4.24m
9:49PM4.19m
Low Tide
11:29AM1.36m
11:49PM1.70m
12:24PM1.21m
00:43AM1.59m
1:13PM1.02m
1:29AM1.44m
1:56PM0.81m
2:12AM1.29m
2:36PM0.63m
2:51AM1.16m
3:13PM0.50m
3:30AM1.05m
3:49PM0.44m
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6:14
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 mm
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Temp °C
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11
6
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Feels °C
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4
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-4
2
4
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-1
1
1
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1
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7
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7
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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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