Playa Union Surf Break

Playa Union Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 43.33° S 65.05° W

Issued: 8 pm 18 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Playa Union sea temperature is
10.8° C

Normal for this time of year

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 19 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 22 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 23 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 11s period, SSE swell with 1,347 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 19 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period with S 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 Friday (Jun 19) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Playa Union in the next 16 days are 2.4m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 23) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 20) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Fri 19th Jun)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Best Surf12AM (Mon 22nd Jun)5ft (1.6m) 8s
Most Powerful 6AM (Tue 23rd Jun)8ft (2.4m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat afternoon, min 7°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Fri morning, near gales from the W by Sat afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 5°C on Tue morning). Mainly strong winds.

Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thu
25
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
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AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
!
0
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0
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!
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0
!
0
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
9
0.8
S
8
1
S
8
0.8
SSE
8
0.5
S
8
0.4
SSE
7
0.3
S
7
1.6
S
6
1.8
S
7
1.6
S
8
1.1
S
7
2.4
S
7
2.3
SSE
9
2.1
SSE
11
1.6
SSE
12
1.3
SSE
11
1.2
S
10
0.9
S
10
1.1
SSE
10
1.3
SSE
10
0.7
SSE
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
41
76
124
85
29
17
9
213
303
291
121
515
772
1016
718
373
288
151
240
363
157
Wind (km/h)
20
WSW
10
WSW
20
NNW
15
W
40
WNW
50
W
40
W
30
SW
40
SSW
25
SW
25
WSW
25
SW
30
S
10
W
25
NNW
25
WNW
25
W
30
WSW
20
SW
15
S
5
SSW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
10:24PM4.70m
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
4:45AM0.65m
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
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8:52
8:52
8:52
8:52
8:52
8:52
8:52
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5:50
5:50
5:50
5:51
5:51
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 mm
Temp °C
11
8
10
11
11
13
11
8
9
8
7
11
9
5
10
9
12
15
12
10
11
Feels °C
4
5
5
4
0
1
1
-1
-1
1
-1
4
0
1
3
2
5
7
6
8
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
9
0.8
S
8
1
S
8
0.8
SSE
8
0.5
S
8
0.4
SSE
7
0.3
S
7
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
10
1.1
S
7
0.2
E
11
0.2
E
11
2.1
SSE
11
1.6
SSE
12
1.3
SSE
11
0.4
SE
9
0.9
S
10
1.1
SSE
10
1.3
SSE
10
0.8
S
10
Energy kJ
41
76
124
85
29
17
9
8
8
8
121
9
9
1016
718
373
27
151
240
363
117
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.2
ENE
8
0.4
NE
4
0.2
ENE
7
0.2
SSE
8
0.2
SSE
8
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
11
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
11
0.2
N
3
0.2
ESE
11
0.4
SE
8
0.3
SSE
16
0.7
SSE
12
Energy kJ
22
21
6
4
5
7
6
7
10
9
10
1
11
16
52
157
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ENE
8
0.2
ENE
8
0.2
ENE
8
0.2
E
7
0.1
E
11
0.1
E
8
0.1
E
8
0.1
SE
12
0.2
E
11
0.2
E
11
0.1
SE
10
0.3
NE
4
Energy kJ
6
6
6
4
2
1
1
6
10
9
4
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSW
4
0.3
NW
2
1
W
4
1.2
W
4
1.1
W
4
1.6
S
6
1.8
S
7
1.6
S
8
0.6
WSW
4
2.4
S
7
2.3
SSE
9
0.4
N
3
0.7
W
4
1.2
S
10
0.4
N
3
0.3
NW
2
Energy kJ
15
1
35
57
43
213
303
291
10
515
772
2
12
288
2
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
1
1
1
4
2
3
3
4
2
2
Distance (km)
751
0
295
0
725
962
814
814
814
725
967
978
350
350
295
576
962
311
967
750
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Provincia del Chubut
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Argentina
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
4
4
3
3
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
4
4
5
8
9
7
7
6
6
6
5
6
5
5
7
6
7
9
7
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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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