Playa Union Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.33° S 65.05° W

Playa Union Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 am 22 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Playa Union sea temperature is
9.8°C
0.4° 

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 22 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 22 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 10s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 22 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 11s period, SE swell with 928 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 22 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 10s period with SE 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 Tuesday (Sep 22) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. 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 2.1m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 22) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 26) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Tue 22nd Sep)7ft (2.1m) 10s
Best Surf 9AM (Tue 22nd Sep)7ft (2.1m) 10s
Most Powerful12PM (Tue 22nd Sep)7ft (2.1m) 11s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 4°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Wed night, light winds from the ESE by Thu night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 8°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Fri night, light winds from the ESE by Sun night).

Tuesday
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Friday
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Saturday
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10
1.9
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11
1.6
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11
1.4
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11
1.2
SE
12
1.1
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12
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12
0.7
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12
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11
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6
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NE
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Energy kJ
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142
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28
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Wind (km/h)
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N
25
NNW
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NNW
20
WNW
25
WNW
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W
30
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20
SSE
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ESE
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NE
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NNE
35
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SSE
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High Tide
4:39PM3.29m
4:34AM3.42m
5:37PM3.48m
5:32AM3.59m
6:21PM3.74m
6:19AM3.81m
6:58PM4.01m
7:01AM4.05m
7:32PM4.28m
7:40AM4.28m
8:05PM4.52m
8:19AM4.48m
8:40PM4.69m
Low Tide
10:12AM1.50m
10:43PM1.91m
11:16AM1.33m
11:45PM1.69m
12:08PM1.09m
00:33AM1.41m
12:51PM0.84m
1:16AM1.09m
1:31PM0.62m
1:55AM0.79m
2:10PM0.45m
2:33AM0.52m
2:48PM0.35m
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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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