Playa Union surf break

Playa Union surfForecast / Chubut / Argentina

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 pm Monday 16 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
17.3° 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 19) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 3s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Playa Union in the next 12 days are 1.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Feb 17) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Monday (Feb 23) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Thu 19th Feb)2ft (0.6m) 8s
Best Surf 6PM (Thu 19th Feb)2ft (0.6m) 8s
Most Powerful12AM (Tue 17th Feb)6ft (1.8m) 7s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 34°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Tue morning, light winds from the SSW by Tue night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Sun morning, min 17°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu afternoon, fresh winds from the N by Sun morning).

Mon
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.5
NE
1.8
NE
1
ENE
0.8
ENE
0.7
ENE
0.6
E
0.6
ENE
0.7
ENE
0.4
ENE
0.5
E
0.7
ENE
0.6
ENE
0.6
E
0.6
E
0.7
E
0.6
E
0.6
E
0.6
E
0.5
E
0.7
ENE
0.8
E
Period(s) (?)778888888888889911101068
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)212309151947042475021336253484973587969472986
Wind
(km/h)
30
NNW
30
NNW
50
WNW
45
WNW
10
SSW
25
SW
25
SE
20
NE
35
NNW
5
WSW
15
S
25
SW
25
SSE
10
SE
10
ENE
25
E
25
NE
30
N
10
WSW
5
SW
25
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcrosscross-
off
oncrosscross-
off
glasscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:06PM
3.95
7:52AM
3.95
7:47PM
4.16
8:27AM
4.19
8:25PM
4.34
9:02AM
4.40
9:04PM
4.49
9:36AM
4.57
9:43PM
4.57
10:12AM
4.67
10:23PM
4.58
10:49AM
4.68
11:07PM
4.52
11:31AM
4.60
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:45AM
0.73
2:03PM
1.16
2:24AM
0.47
2:43PM
0.92
3:02AM
0.29
3:22PM
0.71
3:39AM
0.18
4:01PM
0.56
4:17AM
0.18
4:40PM
0.47
4:57AM
0.27
5:22PM
0.47
5:39AM
0.46
Mon
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Sunrise--6:41--6:43--6:45--6:46--6:48--6:48--6:50
Sunset8:25--8:23--8:22--8:21--8:20--8:17--8:16--
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C342727292419181526282626221720242132332827
Feels °C (?)252117192113121120252321171617191728312423
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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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