Playa Union Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.33° S 65.05° W

Playa Union Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 am 21 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Playa Union sea temperature is
9.0° 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 21 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 13s period, SSE swell with 222 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period with S 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 Wednesday (Jul 22) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. 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 0.8m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Wed 22nd Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Best Surf 6AM (Mon 27th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 6s
Most Powerful 3AM (Fri 24th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 11°C on Thu afternoon, min 4°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Tue night, strong winds from the N by Thu night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 7°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNW on Sat morning, light winds from the NW by Sun morning).

Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
E
10
0.8
SSE
7
0.8
S
9
0.7
S
8
0.6
S
8
0.4
ENE
10
0.5
S
8
0.8
SSE
12
0.8
SSE
11
0.8
SSE
12
0.8
SSE
12
0.6
S
11
0.4
SSE
10
0.4
SSE
13
0.5
S
11
0.4
SSE
10
0.6
S
6
1.2
ENE
5
1
E
7
1.5
S
6
1.2
SSE
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
55
73
99
64
46
32
35
192
170
202
186
82
35
57
66
33
23
72
89
194
117
Wind (km/h)
20
SSW
10
S
10
NNE
25
N
40
N
35
N
15
N
35
N
40
NNW
20
W
20
NW
15
WNW
20
N
40
WNW
20
SW
10
NW
20
NE
10
NNE
15
SSE
20
WSW
10
WNW
Wind State
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
off
cross-off
off
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cross
cross-on
cross-off
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High Tide
12:41PM4.05m
1:13AM4.08m
1:33PM3.81m
2:00AM3.88m
2:30PM3.61m
2:51AM3.72m
3:30PM3.48m
3:46AM3.62m
4:34PM3.44m
4:44AM3.62m
5:35PM3.49m
5:40AM3.69m
6:30PM3.59m
Low Tide
7:08PM0.84m
7:39AM1.11m
7:55PM1.19m
8:30AM1.27m
8:47PM1.48m
9:26AM1.39m
9:46PM1.67m
10:27AM1.43m
10:49PM1.74m
11:29AM1.36m
11:49PM1.70m
12:24PM1.21m
00:43AM1.59m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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