Río Grande Surf Break

Río Grande Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 53.77° S 67.70° W

Issued: 8 pm 20 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Río Grande sea temperature is
4.9° C

1.7°C colder than average for this time of year

Río Grande surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Río Grande surf forecast from 21 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 27 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, NNE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 27 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, NNE swell with 249 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 21 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s 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 Sunday (Jun 21) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 8s period. 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 1.6m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 27) at 3AM. 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 Sunday (Jun 28) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Sun 21st Jun)4ft (1.2m) 8s
Best Surf 6AM (Sat 27th Jun)4.5ft (1.4m) 7s
Most Powerful 3AM (Sat 27th Jun)5ft (1.6m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Mon morning, min 3°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Sat night, strong winds from the WSW by Sun night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Mild temperatures (max 6°C on Wed night, min 3°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Wed night, calm by Thu night).

Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Sat
27
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
NE
8
1
NE
8
0.8
NE
8
0.5
NE
7
0.3
NE
12
0.5
NE
12
0.9
NNW
6
0.4
NE
10
0.4
NE
9
1
NW
4
0.5
N
6
0.3
NE
9
0.2
ESE
5
0.5
N
3
1.2
N
5
1.2
NNE
6
0.9
NNE
7
0.8
NNE
7
1.7
NNE
7
1.2
NE
7
0.8
NE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
216
123
69
26
22
66
64
34
31
33
16
12
3
6
68
110
68
63
241
151
55
Wind (km/h)
15
WSW
25
W
20
WSW
45
WSW
45
W
35
WNW
30
W
15
W
20
WSW
30
NW
15
SW
10
WNW
35
WNW
20
W
10
NW
5
NW
10
WSW
20
WSW
20
SSE
25
W
35
WNW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
glassy
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
1:23AM7.15m
2:09PM6.96m
2:21AM6.75m
3:01PM6.67m
3:20AM6.41m
3:51PM6.44m
4:19AM6.18m
4:41PM6.29m
5:16AM6.09m
5:28PM6.23m
6:10AM6.11m
6:15PM6.26m
7:01AM6.23m
Low Tide
7:40AM0.91m
8:08PM1.74m
8:34AM1.47m
9:05PM2.00m
9:30AM1.97m
10:04PM2.17m
10:28AM2.35m
11:03PM2.22m
11:26AM2.57m
11:59PM2.16m
12:21PM2.64m
00:49AM2.01m
1:11PM2.59m
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light rain
rain showers
cloud
cloud
snow showers
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
9:49
9:49
9:49
9:49
9:49
9:49
9:49
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:14
5:15
5:15
5:15
5:15
5:15
5:16
 mm
1
4
4
Temp °C
5
4
5
7
8
7
5
3
4
5
3
4
6
5
5
5
5
5
4
2
3
Feels °C
1
-3
-1
-4
-2
-1
-5
-2
-2
-5
-2
-1
-5
-1
1
3
2
-1
1
-5
-6
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
NE
8
1
NE
8
0.8
NE
8
0.5
NE
7
0.4
NE
7
0.5
NE
12
0.9
NNW
6
0.4
NE
10
0.4
NE
9
0.3
NE
9
0.5
N
6
0.3
NE
9
0.1
NE
8
0.1
NE
8
0.2
E
12
1.2
NNE
6
0.9
NNE
7
0.1
NE
10
1.2
NE
7
0.8
NE
7
Energy kJ
216
123
69
26
12
66
64
34
31
13
16
12
3
3
11
110
68
4
151
55
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
8
0.3
NW
5
0.2
E
7
0.3
NE
12
0.1
E
10
0.4
NE
11
0.2
N
5
0.2
E
11
0.2
E
12
0.3
NE
9
0.2
N
5
0.2
ESE
5
0.2
ESE
5
0.1
E
5
0.1
NE
12
0.1
NE
11
0.1
E
7
0.1
E
11
Energy kJ
1
3
3
22
2
40
2
10
10
13
2
3
2
1
6
5
1
2
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
8
0.1
E
6
0.1
E
13
0.1
E
13
0.1
E
12
0.1
E
12
0.1
E
11
0.1
E
10
0.1
E
10
0.1
NE
15
0.1
E
9
0.1
E
8
0.1
E
11
Energy kJ
1
1
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
9
1
1
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WNW
4
0.4
WSW
3
1.1
W
4
1.1
W
4
1.1
NW
4
0.5
W
4
1
NW
4
0.5
N
3
1.2
N
5
0.6
NW
4
0.7
WNW
4
0.8
NNE
7
1.7
NNE
7
0.6
S
3
0.8
S
4
Energy kJ
2
3
42
42
43
6
33
6
68
11
15
63
241
7
18
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
2
2
3
4
5
2
1
1
1
5
1
1
1
1
1
2
6
4
Distance (km)
0
673
0
707
707
707
707
1856
1904
658
713
713
1856
658
1448
0
0
0
707
1856
1890
Best forecast wave conditions in Provincia de Tierra del Fuego
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Argentina
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
7
7
7
5
6
6
5
6
8
8
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
7
5
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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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