Playa Union Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.33° S 65.05° W

Playa Union Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 pm 13 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Playa Union sea temperature is
9.0° C
0.6° 

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 13 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 13 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 12s period, ESE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, S swell with 223 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 13 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 12s period with ESE 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 Monday (Jul 13) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. 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 1.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Mon 13th Jul)1.5ft (0.4m) 12s
Best Surf 9PM (Mon 13th Jul)1.5ft (0.4m) 12s
Most Powerful12PM (Mon 20th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

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

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri morning, min 5°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
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Direction
Period (s)
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ESE
12
0.4
ESE
12
0.4
ESE
12
0.3
ESE
11
0.5
S
8
0.5
S
8
0.5
S
8
0.4
SSE
8
0.3
SSE
7
0.3
ENE
8
0.2
S
14
0.7
NE
5
0.2
E
11
0.5
E
8
0.5
E
8
0.8
S
8
0.9
SSE
8
1
SSE
8
0.8
SSE
7
1.2
S
7
1.4
S
8
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
59
56
53
24
36
33
31
19
10
11
16
22
10
34
34
84
99
107
68
146
221
Wind (km/h)
35
WNW
15
NW
15
WNW
5
E
10
N
30
N
30
NNW
20
WNW
10
WNW
15
NNE
20
NNE
20
N
10
SW
25
SW
25
WSW
20
SW
15
SW
10
SSW
5
SW
20
E
30
E
Wind State
off
off
off
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cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
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off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
on
cross-on
High Tide
6:25PM4.29m
6:38AM4.57m
7:26PM4.49m
7:35AM4.71m
8:23PM4.65m
8:29AM4.80m
9:17PM4.74m
9:21AM4.80m
10:08PM4.74m
10:12AM4.71m
10:56PM4.66m
11:01AM4.54m
11:43PM4.50m
11:51AM4.31m
Low Tide
00:53AM0.88m
1:27PM0.18m
1:52AM0.72m
2:22PM-0.06m
2:47AM0.60m
3:14PM-0.21m
3:39AM0.54m
4:03PM-0.23m
4:28AM0.55m
4:50PM-0.11m
5:16AM0.63m
5:37PM0.14m
6:04AM0.76m
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Temp °C
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12
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17
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Feels °C
9
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12
12
5
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3
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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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