Playa Union surf break

Playa Union surfForecast / Chubut / Argentina

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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
12.4° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Thursday (May 28) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m 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 1.3m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 28) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Thursday (May 28) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Thu 28th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 7s
Best Surf 3PM (Thu 28th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 7s
Most Powerful12AM (Thu 28th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 6s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon afternoon, fresh winds from the N by Tue afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Wed night, light winds from the S by Fri night).

Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
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
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SE
9
0.2
S
9
0.3
S
8
0.3
S
8
0.3
S
8
0.3
S
8
0.3
S
8
0.6
NNE
4
0.6
NNE
4
0.7
NE
5
0.9
NE
5
1.3
NE
6
0.9
ENE
6
0.7
NE
7
0.4
ENE
7
0.3
ENE
6
0.2
ENE
7
0.3
SSW
5
0.3
S
3
0.2
ENE
7
0.2
SSE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
12
7
11
11
12
12
11
10
12
23
40
103
60
44
19
8
4
4
2
5
6
Wind (km/h)
15
WNW
20
SW
15
W
15
SSW
5
S
10
NNE
20
NNE
35
N
20
N
10
N
20
NNE
30
NNE
30
N
20
W
15
W
25
W
30
SW
15
S
10
SE
15
ENE
20
NE
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
1:36PM3.91m
2:37AM3.97m
2:44PM3.73m
3:38AM3.91m
3:51PM3.66m
4:32AM3.91m
4:52PM3.67m
5:20AM3.95m
5:46PM3.75m
6:03AM4.01m
6:33PM3.86m
6:43AM4.08m
7:16PM3.97m
Low Tide
8:18PM0.73m
8:58AM1.37m
9:20PM0.94m
10:03AM1.35m
10:21PM1.08m
11:03AM1.25m
11:18PM1.16m
11:54AM1.12m
00:08AM1.19m
12:39PM0.98m
00:53AM1.19m
1:20PM0.86m
1:35AM1.16m
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
8:34
8:36
8:37
8:37
8:38
8:38
8:40
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:58
5:57
5:55
5:55
5:54
5:54
5:53
Temp °C
13
15
13
11
12
11
14
17
15
14
16
14
17
20
17
15
17
15
11
12
11
8
9
8
8
10
8
7
9
9
11
12
10
11
14
13
8
10
11
9
8
7
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NNE
5
0.2
S
9
0.3
S
8
0.3
S
8
0.3
S
8
0.3
S
8
0.3
S
8
0.2
S
8
0.2
S
7
0.1
SE
9
0.1
SE
9
0.1
SE
8
0.9
ENE
6
0.7
NE
7
0.4
ENE
7
0.3
ENE
6
0.2
ENE
7
0.2
ENE
6
0.1
E
6
0.2
ENE
7
0.2
SSE
8
Energy kJ
8
6
11
11
12
12
11
5
4
3
3
3
60
44
19
8
4
4
1
5
6
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SE
9
0.2
SSE
9
0.1
SE
8
0.1
SE
8
0.3
S
4
0.1
SE
8
0.1
SE
8
0.1
SE
8
0.1
SE
7
0.1
S
7
0.1
S
7
0.1
S
6
0.1
S
9
0.1
SE
9
0.1
S
8
0.1
SE
9
0.1
S
7
0.1
S
6
0.1
S
8
0.1
S
8
0.1
NE
7
Energy kJ
12
7
3
3
2
3
3
2
2
1
1
1
2
3
1
3
1
1
1
1
2
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
10
0.2
ENE
7
0.1
NE
7
0.1
NE
7
0.1
SE
9
0.2
S
4
0.1
SE
10
0.1
S
8
0.1
S
9
0.1
SE
9
0.1
S
7
0.1
SE
8
0.1
SE
8
0.1
SE
7
Energy kJ
7
5
2
2
3
1
4
1
1
3
1
3
2
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
N
5
0.2
WSW
2
0.4
SSW
4
0.4
NE
3
0.6
NNE
4
0.6
NNE
4
0.7
NE
5
0.9
NE
5
1.3
NE
6
0.7
N
4
0.2
W
3
0.3
WSW
3
0.6
WSW
3
0.6
WSW
4
0.3
SSW
5
0.3
S
3
0.3
S
3
Energy kJ
27
1
4
3
10
12
23
40
103
15
1
1
9
8
4
1
2
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
3
3
3
1
3
4
4
1
1
1
4
1
1
1
2
2
1
Distance (km)
112
112
858
814
967
967
967
978
1154
1154
1154
1050
350
0
967
814
827
814
978
978
978
Best forecast wave conditions in Provincia del Chubut
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Argentina
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
4
4
9
6
7
7
8
6
7
9
8
5
5
5
5
5
6
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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