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Río Grande surfForecast / Tierra del Fuego / Argentina
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 am Tuesday 12 May 2026 -03Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
6.5° C
(Which is 1.4°C colder than average for this time of year)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 Tuesday (May 12) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Río Grande in the next 16 days are 0.8m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 12) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 5s period and expected on Saturday (May 16) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Tue 12th May) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Tue 12th May) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Tue 12th May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Río Grande over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Wed afternoon, min 3°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Tue night, strong winds from the WSW by Thu afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Sun afternoon, min 3°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (gales from the WSW on Fri night, light winds from the WSW by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
ENE 12 | ENE 12 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | N 6 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | E 12 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | |
240 | 186 | 123 | 85 | 82 | 57 | 53 | 50 | 46 | 11 | 25 | 11 | 21 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 4:54PM6.26m | 5:10AM6.42m | 5:45PM6.71m | 6:08AM6.90m | 6:33PM7.19m | 7:02AM7.40m | 7:21PM7.64m | 7:55AM7.83m | 8:09PM7.99m | 8:48AM8.11m | 8:58PM8.19m | 9:41AM8.20m | 9:48PM8.21m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:32AM2.02m | 11:05PM2.26m | 11:33AM1.70m | 00:04AM1.65m | 12:30PM1.32m | 00:58AM0.97m | 1:23PM0.96m | 1:49AM0.35m | 2:15PM0.68m | 2:40AM-0.15m | 3:05PM0.54m | 3:30AM-0.44m | 3:56PM0.55m | ||||||||
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 | 9:06 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:08 | — | — | 9:11 | — | — | 9:11 | — | — | 9:14 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — |
 | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:37 | — |
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Temp °C | 4 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 10 |
-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -3 | -3 | -5 | -4 | -5 | -5 | -3 | -1 | -4 | -3 | 0 | 0 | -2 | 1 | 1 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | NNW 5 | E 12 | E 12 | N 6 | SSE 6 | E 12 | NW 5 | NW 5 | E 11 | E 12 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 |
 kJ | 240 | 186 | 123 | 85 | 82 | 57 | 53 | 50 | 46 | 11 | 25 | 11 | 21 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 5 | NE 11 | E 16 | E 16 | — | E 15 | — | NW 5 | NNW 6 | E 12 | N 5 | — | E 11 | E 12 | SE 6 | E 12 | E 12 | E 6 | E 12 | E 11 | NW 5 |
| kJ | 1 | 5 | 5 | 5 | — | 4 | — | 7 | 3 | 11 | 1 | — | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 4 | SE 4 | — | E 12 | N 7 | — | E 6 | E 7 | — | — | — | E 11 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 3 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 3 | WSW 3 | — | — | W 3 | W 3 | W 4 | W 4 | W 4 | SE 10 | W 3 | WNW 5 | SW 4 | SW 4 | WSW 4 | W 3 | WSW 3 | W 3 | W 4 | W 4 | WSW 4 |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 29 | 43 | 35 | 33 | 5 | 138 | 47 | 33 | 13 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 40 | 35 | 19 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1856 | 868 | 0 | 868 | 713 | 713 | 868 | 1177 | 658 | 868 | 1904 | 1856 | 1904 | 1823 | 868 | 868 | 868 | 868 | 1448 | 1448 | 1804 |
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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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