Playa Union surf break

Playa Union surfForecast / Chubut / Argentina

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 am Friday 24 Apr 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
14.7° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than 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 (Apr 25) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. 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 4.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 26) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 5s period and expected on Friday (Apr 24) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Sat 25th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Best Surf 9PM (Sun 26th Apr)8ft (2.5m) 9s
Most Powerful 9AM (Sun 26th Apr)13ft (4.0m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 6°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (gales from the SSW on Sat night, light winds from the WNW by Sun night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 7°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, near gales from the SW by Wed morning).

Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
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1
2
!
0
0
0
0
2
1
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
E
9
0.4
E
9
1.1
S
7
0.7
S
8
0.8
S
8
1.7
SSW
5
4
S
10
3.5
S
10
2.2
SSE
9
1.5
SSE
8
1
SE
8
1
ESE
8
1.3
ESE
10
1.3
ESE
10
1.3
ESE
11
1.2
ESE
10
1
ESE
10
1
ESE
10
0.9
ESE
10
0.9
ESE
10
0.8
ESE
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
41
25
127
69
92
137
2894
2199
764
300
113
133
320
320
359
285
231
202
152
149
135
Wind (km/h)
30
SW
40
WSW
15
SSW
20
WNW
35
WNW
45
SSW
60
SSW
50
SSW
15
SW
10
NW
10
W
5
SSW
15
N
35
NNW
45
WSW
55
SW
45
SW
25
W
20
W
40
WSW
30
WSW
cross-off
cross-off
cross
off
off
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
off
off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
12:42PM4.13m
1:44AM3.97m
1:49PM3.87m
2:59AM3.84m
3:04PM3.71m
4:11AM3.85m
4:18PM3.69m
5:12AM3.94m
5:22PM3.77m
6:01AM4.06m
6:16PM3.90m
6:42AM4.18m
7:01PM4.04m
Low Tide
7:32PM0.63m
8:07AM1.41m
8:40PM0.82m
9:22AM1.51m
9:51PM0.92m
10:35AM1.44m
10:57PM0.93m
11:37AM1.27m
11:54PM0.90m
12:28PM1.05m
00:42AM0.86m
1:12PM0.85m
1:25AM0.83m
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8:03
8:03
8:04
8:06
8:07
8:07
8:08
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6:32
6:30
6:30
6:28
6:27
6:24
6:23
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2
2
Temp °C
13
15
12
13
16
14
10
10
9
7
10
10
13
13
14
14
16
14
15
17
15
2
6
4
4
7
5
-3
-2
2
2
6
7
6
6
9
2
5
9
6
7
7
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
E
9
0.4
E
9
0.3
ESE
9
0.7
S
8
0.8
S
8
0.1
E
8
2.2
SSE
9
1.5
SSE
8
1
SE
8
1
ESE
8
1.3
ESE
10
1.3
ESE
10
1.3
ESE
11
1.2
ESE
10
1
ESE
10
1
ESE
10
0.9
ESE
10
0.9
ESE
10
0.8
ESE
11
Energy kJ
41
25
16
69
92
1
764
300
113
133
320
320
359
285
231
202
152
149
135
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
9
0.3
E
8
0.3
ESE
9
0.2
E
9
0.1
E
8
0.3
SE
11
0.8
S
8
0.6
S
8
0.5
S
8
0.4
SSE
8
0.3
S
7
0.1
SE
14
0.9
S
6
0.6
S
6
0.3
S
6
0.4
S
6
Energy kJ
2
12
15
6
1
18
76
48
31
21
10
8
57
25
5
11
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ESE
9
0.1
E
11
0.5
SE
10
0.2
ESE
10
0.4
ESE
12
Energy kJ
8
3
50
10
48
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SW
5
1.5
SW
5
1.1
S
7
0.6
WNW
3
1.7
SSW
5
4
S
10
3.5
S
10
0.3
NW
2
0.3
NW
3
0.4
WNW
2
0.9
SSW
4
0.4
WSW
3
1
W
4
0.7
WSW
4
1.1
SW
4
Energy kJ
68
117
127
6
137
2894
2199
1
1
2
33
3
35
14
37
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
4
3
1
2
2
3
3
4
2
2
1
2
1
Distance (km)
869
854
869
0
978
978
881
350
967
967
0
0
295
725
814
967
978
0
0
814
295
Best forecast wave conditions in Provincia del Chubut
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
1
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Argentina
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
4
3
3
2
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
5
4
5
5
8
6
6
5
5
7
9
5
5
9
5
5
6
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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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