Playa Union surf break

Playa Union surfForecast / Chubut / Argentina

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 am Wednesday 11 Feb 2026 -03
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Playa Union surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Playa Union sea temperature is
17.9° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playa Union this week:

The surf forecast for Playa Union over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Feb 12) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Playa Union in the next 12 days are 2.4m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Feb 13) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Feb 17) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Thu 12th Feb)6ft (1.9m) 7s
Best Surf12PM (Thu 12th Feb)6ft (1.9m) 7s
Most Powerful12AM (Fri 13th Feb)8ft (2.4m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa Union over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the WSW on Wed morning, light winds from the E by Fri morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Sun night, near gales from the WNW by Mon night).

Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
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0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.3
SE
0.4
S
0.9
SSE
1.7
S
1.8
S
2.4
SSE
1.4
SSE
1.2
SSE
1
SSE
0.7
SSE
1
NE
0.6
ENE
1.2
SSE
0.8
SSE
0.7
SSE
0.9
ENE
0.7
ENE
0.1
SE
0.9
ENE
0.7
ENE
0.5
E
Period(s) (?)119778109910967567679888
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1827793114281001304232197866633785155594731166833
Wind
(km/h)
55
WSW
40
SW
40
WSW
35
SW
30
SSW
30
SSW
10
WSW
20
E
40
NNE
40
N
25
NW
35
S
25
SE
20
E
15
NNE
10
WNW
30
WNW
20
NNW
55
NW
40
WSW
10
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
offcross-
on
cross-
on
oncrossoffoffcross-
off
offcross-
off
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:13PM
3.57
2:59AM
3.33
3:14PM
3.46
4:12AM
3.26
4:22PM
3.46
5:25AM
3.32
5:26PM
3.56
6:24AM
3.49
6:20PM
3.74
7:12AM
3.70
7:06PM
3.95
7:52AM
3.95
7:47PM
4.16
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:49PM
1.53
9:09AM
1.84
9:58PM
1.59
10:23AM
1.91
11:11PM
1.50
11:34AM
1.83
12:13AM
1.29
12:32PM
1.65
1:03AM
1.01
1:20PM
1.42
1:45AM
0.73
2:03PM
1.16
2:24AM
0.47
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Sunrise6:33--6:35--6:37--6:37--6:39--6:41--6:41--
Sunset-8:32--8:31--8:30--8:29--8:27--8:25--8:23-
clear
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C171917151714151917232818171820283330252417
Feels °C (?)6813894121110142212131519212524131414
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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 12 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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