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Río Grande surf break

Río Grande surfForecast / Tierra del Fuego / Argentina

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 am Thursday 15 Jan 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
11.4° C
 (Which is 2.5°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Río Grande this week:

The surf forecast for Río Grande over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 17) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Río Grande in the next 12 days are 1.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jan 21) 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 1.5m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Jan 21) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Sat 17th Jan)2ft (0.6m) 8s
Best Surf 6AM (Sat 17th Jan)2ft (0.6m) 8s
Most Powerful12AM (Wed 21st Jan)3.5ft (1.0m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Río Grande over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu afternoon, min 4°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Fri afternoon, light winds from the SSW by Sat morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun afternoon, min 6°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Mon night, near gales from the W by Tue night).

Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
NE
0.7
NE
1.1
N
1.1
NNE
0.9
NNE
1
N
0.5
NE
0.4
NE
0.3
NE
0.2
ESE
0.1
NE
0.6
NNW
0.8
N
1.2
N
1.1
NNE
0.9
NNE
1.5
NW
1
NNE
0.9
NNE
0.8
NNE
0.6
NNE
Period(s) (?)888777888484578851010109
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)10069165125948935181023102914614910311322517812255
Wind
(km/h)
15
W
40
W
35
NNW
40
W
45
W
40
WNW
10
SSW
30
SSE
10
SW
25
WSW
35
W
20
NW
25
WNW
35
W
20
W
35
WNW
50
W
50
W
50
W
55
W
35
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		offoffcross-
off		crosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:55PM
5.97
6:54AM
6.16
7:47PM
6.21
7:44AM
6.41
8:33PM
6.46
8:28AM
6.68
9:14PM
6.68
9:07AM
6.93
9:50PM
6.86
9:44AM
7.13
10:24PM
7.00
10:19AM
7.26
10:56PM
7.10
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:35PM
2.33
12:59AM
2.91
1:26PM
2.02
1:47AM
2.65
2:10PM
1.66
2:28AM
2.34
2:51PM
1.29
3:07AM
2.04
3:29PM
0.97
3:45AM
1.76
4:06PM
0.73
4:22AM
1.52
4:43PM
0.58
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Sunrise5:24--5:26--5:28--5:30--5:31--5:33--5:35--
Sunset-9:53--9:52--9:52--9:50--9:49--9:47--9:46-
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light rain
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Rain (mm)
--1---1-----1--------
Temp. °C111391212910121012141311131313139101211
Feels °C (?)43142-178655755722-1-223
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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 12 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Provincia de Tierra del Fuego? If you are looking for accommodation near Río Grande, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Provincia de Tierra del Fuego, consider staying in Rio Grande which is 2 km (1 miles) away. Alternatively, find information about places to stay and car hire in San Sebastian which is 74 km (46 miles) away

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