Playa Union Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.33° S 65.05° W

Playa Union Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 pm 12 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Playa Union sea temperature is
8.9° C
0.8° 

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 12 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 13 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 13s period, ESE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 12 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 13s period, ESE swell with 187 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 13 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 13s 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 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 13s period. 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 0.7m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Mon 13th Jul)1.5ft (0.5m) 13s
Best Surf12PM (Mon 13th Jul)1.5ft (0.5m) 13s
Most Powerful 9PM (Sun 12th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Sun afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the N on Sun night, calm by Tue night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 8°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Thu morning, strong winds from the WSW by Sat morning).

Sun
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
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PM
Night
AM
PM
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Night
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
ESE
14
0.6
ESE
13
0.5
ESE
13
0.5
ESE
12
0.4
ESE
12
0.4
ESE
12
0.3
ESE
11
0.5
S
8
0.7
S
8
0.7
SSE
8
0.7
ENE
6
0.3
SSE
7
0.3
ENE
6
0.3
ENE
7
0.6
NE
4
0.5
ENE
5
0.5
ENE
8
0.4
ENE
8
0.5
E
10
0.5
S
8
0.6
S
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
104
137
96
86
56
45
24
36
69
70
29
10
8
10
15
13
32
21
47
33
48
Wind (km/h)
25
N
45
N
45
NNW
25
WNW
25
NW
15
WNW
15
W
10
NNE
25
N
35
N
25
NW
10
NW
20
NNW
20
NNE
20
N
25
NNW
20
WNW
35
WSW
45
WSW
20
W
20
NW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
High Tide
5:19PM4.09m
5:38AM4.41m
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
Low Tide
11:49PM1.03m
12:27PM0.47m
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
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8:48
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Temp °C
11
11
15
16
14
13
15
14
13
15
14
13
16
13
14
16
14
8
9
8
7
Feels °C
4
3
9
10
8
8
10
11
6
7
9
8
10
10
9
10
9
-1
-3
1
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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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