
Surf Forecasts:
Playa Union surf forecast from 19 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 22 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 24 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 11s period, SSE swell with 1,042 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 20 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period with SSE 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 Saturday (Jun 20) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 7s. 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 2.2m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 24) at 12AM. 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 4s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 20) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Sat 20th Jun) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Mon 22nd Jun) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Wed 24th Jun) | 7ft (2.2m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa Union over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat afternoon, min 7°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Fri morning, strong winds from the W by Sat afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed afternoon, min 4°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Tue morning, light winds from the WSW by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 7 | SSE 8 | S 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | S 7 | SSE 9 | SSE 11 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | S 10 | S 9 | S 8 | SE 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
55 | 70 | 83 | 41 | 16 | 6 | 208 | 466 | 419 | 197 | 114 | 62 | 662 | 878 | 1042 | 583 | 423 | 158 | 85 | 109 | 78 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:27AM4.69m | 11:18PM4.57m | 11:20AM4.48m | 00:13AM4.41m | 12:15PM4.23m | 1:06AM4.22m | 1:12PM3.98m | 2:00AM4.06m | 2:12PM3.77m | 2:52AM3.92m | 3:14PM3.63m | 3:44AM3.83m | 4:14PM3.58m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:11PM-0.09m | 5:38AM0.79m | 6:02PM0.13m | 6:31AM0.95m | 6:53PM0.42m | 7:26AM1.10m | 7:46PM0.74m | 8:23AM1.22m | 8:40PM1.04m | 9:20AM1.29m | 9:37PM1.29m | 10:18AM1.31m | 10:34PM1.44m | ||||||||
8:52 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | |
— | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:52 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 8 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 10 | 14 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 10 |
Feels °C | 5 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -1 | -2 | -1 | 2 | 4 | 4 | -2 | -2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 3 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 7 | SSE 8 | S 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | E 10 | E 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | S 10 | S 9 | S 8 | SE 9 |
55 | 70 | 83 | 41 | 16 | 6 | 19 | 17 | 8 | 197 | 114 | 62 | 8 | 8 | 1042 | 583 | 423 | 158 | 85 | 109 | 78 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 9 | E 7 | ENE 7 | SSE 8 | S 7 | — | — | — | E 10 | E 9 | E 11 | — | — | — | E 10 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 8 |
19 | 19 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 4 | — | — | — | 7 | 6 | 9 | — | — | — | 8 | 147 | 79 | 65 | 65 | 66 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | E 11 | E 8 | E 8 | — | — | — | — | E 11 | S 19 | — | — | — | — | E 10 | E 9 | — | S 10 | E 10 |
3 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 5 | — | — | — | — | 10 | 7 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | 47 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 3 | — | NNE 4 | WSW 4 | W 4 | W 4 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | — | — | WSW 3 | S 7 | SSE 9 | — | WNW 3 | SW 4 | — | W 3 | — | — |
1 | — | 6 | 28 | 57 | 33 | 208 | 466 | 419 | — | — | 1 | 662 | 878 | — | 3 | 6 | — | 4 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 295 | 0 | 814 | 962 | 725 | 814 | 814 | 814 | 967 | 978 | 967 | 978 | 978 | 978 | 881 | 867 | 868 | 0 | 751 | 576 |
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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.









