
Surf Forecasts:
Playa Union surf forecast from 7 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 11 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s period, E swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 14 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, S swell with 805 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 11 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s period with E 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 (Jul 11) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Playa Union in the next 16 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Sat 11th Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Sat 11th Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Tue 14th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa Union over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue afternoon, min 7°C on Thu afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Tue afternoon, fresh winds from the E by Fri morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Fri night. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Fri afternoon, min 7°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Sat afternoon, calm by Sun afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tue 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | ESE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 11 | ENE 6 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | E 8 | E 8 | S 6 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
41 | 26 | 133 | 202 | 480 | 158 | 424 | 176 | 100 | 116 | 141 | 665 | 765 | 326 | 163 | 131 | 99 | 133 | 85 | 89 | 227 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 00:46AM4.05m | 12:57PM3.86m | 1:34AM4.08m | 1:55PM3.83m | 2:30AM4.11m | 3:01PM3.85m | 3:31AM4.17m | 4:10PM3.93m | 4:35AM4.27m | 5:19PM4.09m | 5:38AM4.41m | 6:25PM4.29m | 6:38AM4.57m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:46PM0.87m | 7:17AM1.22m | 7:32PM0.98m | 8:10AM1.18m | 8:26PM1.07m | 9:10AM1.10m | 9:30PM1.14m | 10:16AM0.96m | 10:40PM1.12m | 11:23AM0.75m | 11:49PM1.03m | 12:27PM0.47m | 00:53AM0.88m | ||||||||
— | — | 8:51 | — | — | 8:51 | — | — | 8:51 | — | — | 8:49 | — | — | 8:49 | — | — | 8:48 | — | — | 8:48 | |
5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | 6:02 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 16 | 1 | — | 11 | 2 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 9 |
Feels °C | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 6 | -1 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | SSE 6 | E 10 | S 6 | E 6 | E 10 | E 6 | E 10 | S 14 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 |
41 | 26 | 133 | 202 | 58 | 158 | 11 | 126 | 68 | 95 | 106 | 15 | 639 | 326 | 163 | 131 | 81 | 44 | 84 | 89 | 73 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 11 | S 10 | — | SE 6 | S 14 | E 10 | ESE 12 | E 11 | SSE 16 | — | ESE 16 | ESE 15 | ESE 14 | ESE 14 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 |
— | — | 2 | 2 | — | 17 | 4 | 90 | 52 | 116 | 25 | — | 26 | 44 | 79 | 111 | 99 | 133 | 85 | 55 | 51 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 13 | — | — | — | S 7 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | S 6 | — | S 13 | S 12 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | ENE 6 | S 7 | — |
4 | 3 | — | — | — | 14 | 11 | 18 | 5 | 4 | 1 | — | 14 | 11 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 19 | 1 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | SW 3 | S 5 | SSE 5 | ESE 10 | E 6 | E 10 | ENE 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 8 | E 8 | — | — | — | — | NNE 4 | NNE 5 | SSW 3 | S 6 |
1 | 4 | 43 | 64 | 480 | 57 | 424 | 176 | 100 | 110 | 141 | 665 | 765 | — | — | — | — | 52 | 51 | 4 | 227 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 311 | 725 | 725 | 350 | 350 | 350 | 350 | 295 | 295 | 576 | 295 | 725 | 112 | 350 | 112 | 0 | 350 | 350 | 750 | 725 |
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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.











