Río Grande surf break

Río Grande surfForecast / Tierra del Fuego / Argentina

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 pm Monday 01 Jun 2026 -03
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Río Grande surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Río Grande sea temperature is
5.8° C
(Which is 1.3°C colder than average for this time of year)

Río Grande surf forecast from 2 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 7 Jun, 3PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period, NNE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 3 Jun, 12PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, NNE swell with 659 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 4 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period with NE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Río Grande this week:

The surf forecast for Río Grande over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 04) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Río Grande in the next 16 days are 2.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 03) 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 0.7m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Jun 03) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Thu 4th Jun)2.5ft (0.8m) 9s
Best Surf 3PM (Sun 7th Jun)4ft (1.2m) 7s
Most Powerful12PM (Wed 3rd Jun)7ft (2.2m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Río Grande over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Tue night, min 4°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Wed afternoon, light winds from the WNW by Thu afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Thu night, min 6°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
Sunday
7
Mon
8
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
2
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
N
6
1.4
NNE
7
1.8
NNE
8
1.4
NNE
8
1.7
NE
8
1.7
NNE
8
1.1
NE
8
0.8
NE
9
0.7
NE
9
0.6
NNE
9
0.6
NNE
8
0.5
NE
8
0.4
NE
8
1.1
NNE
6
1.1
NNE
6
1
NNE
6
1.1
NNE
6
1.2
NNE
7
0.9
NNE
6
0.8
NNE
6
0.8
NNE
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
83
163
375
224
371
374
145
117
88
53
46
32
17
87
93
85
98
161
64
49
42
Wind (km/h)
15
NW
25
N
15
N
15
NE
20
NE
20
W
30
WSW
15
WSW
10
W
10
NNW
0
NNE
10
NNE
15
NNE
15
NNE
20
N
5
WNW
10
W
10
WNW
20
NW
20
NW
15
NNW
cross
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
glassy
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-on
High Tide
9:28PM6.89m
10:10AM6.82m
10:06PM6.84m
10:50AM6.68m
10:43PM6.72m
11:29AM6.50m
11:19PM6.56m
12:07PM6.31m
11:56PM6.41m
12:46PM6.17m
00:36AM6.29m
1:27PM6.12m
1:23AM6.22m
2:13PM6.17m
Low Tide
3:55AM1.17m
4:13PM2.04m
4:33AM1.22m
4:50PM2.13m
5:10AM1.33m
5:27PM2.25m
5:48AM1.47m
6:05PM2.37m
6:28AM1.61m
6:45PM2.45m
7:10AM1.73m
7:31PM2.47m
7:56AM1.82m
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light rain
cloud
cloud
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light rain
rain showers
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clear
clear
clear
clear
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light rain
part cloud
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9:36
9:37
9:37
9:38
9:40
9:41
9:41
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5:20
5:19
5:19
5:17
5:16
5:16
5:15
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4
3
1
Temp °C
6
7
7
8
8
8
8
5
7
8
7
8
8
7
7
7
6
6
6
5
6
3
1
4
2
3
-1
3
1
4
5
6
5
5
3
3
3
3
2
1
0
2
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
NNE
7
1.7
NNE
8
1.1
NE
8
0.8
NE
9
0.7
NE
9
0.6
NNE
9
0.6
NNE
8
0.5
NE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.2
E
6
0.2
E
6
0.2
E
6
0.2
E
6
1.2
NNE
7
0.9
NNE
6
0.8
NNE
6
0.8
NNE
6
Energy kJ
208
374
145
117
88
53
46
32
14
3
3
3
3
117
64
49
42
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
4
0.4
ENE
8
0.2
E
7
0.1
E
7
0.1
E
12
0.1
E
7
0.1
E
11
0.1
E
12
0.2
E
7
0.1
E
12
0.2
E
6
0.2
E
6
0.1
E
7
0.1
E
6
Energy kJ
1
22
4
1
3
1
2
3
4
3
3
3
1
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NW
4
0.1
E
11
0.1
E
11
0.1
E
12
0.1
E
12
0.1
E
12
Energy kJ
3
3
2
3
3
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
N
6
1.4
NNE
7
1.8
NNE
8
1.4
NNE
8
1.7
NE
8
0.4
WSW
3
0.3
WSW
3
0.2
N
3
0.6
NNE
5
1.1
NNE
6
1.1
NNE
6
1
NNE
6
1.1
NNE
6
1.4
N
6
Energy kJ
83
163
375
224
371
2
2
1
17
87
93
85
98
161
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
7
1
4
1
1
2
4
2
1
Distance (km)
713
873
873
868
1823
1823
1823
0
0
1904
0
1870
1856
707
1890
0
0
0
1856
1714
1804
Best forecast wave conditions in Provincia de Tierra del Fuego
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Argentina
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
7
5
5
5
9
8
7
9
9
9
7
7
8
7
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Information about the Río Grande Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Río Grande provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Río Grande can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Río Grande 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 (Río Grande) 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 Río Grande 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.

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