Río Grande surf break

Río Grande surfForecast / Tierra del Fuego / Argentina

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 pm Saturday 23 May 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
6.1° C
(Which is 1.3°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 Friday (May 29) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 7s 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 1.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 29) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (May 26) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Fri 29th May)5.5ft (1.7m) 7s
Best Surf 3PM (Fri 29th May)5.5ft (1.7m) 7s
Most Powerful 9AM (Fri 29th May)6ft (1.8m) 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 Sun night, min 4°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, fresh winds from the W by Sun night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Wed night, min 2°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Sat
30
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
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NNE
6
0.5
NE
6
0.5
NE
6
0.4
NE
6
0.4
NE
7
0.4
NE
7
0.4
NNE
8
0.4
NNE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.3
NNE
7
0.2
NNE
7
0.2
NNE
7
0.4
N
4
0.7
NNE
6
0.9
NNE
6
1.6
ENE
7
1.8
ENE
7
1.7
ENE
7
1.3
ENE
8
1.1
NE
8
0.7
NE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
20
15
15
8
13
11
24
23
14
10
4
4
5
34
59
229
353
294
209
136
57
Wind (km/h)
10
W
10
SSW
10
NNW
25
WNW
10
SSW
15
W
25
WNW
10
SSE
15
ESE
10
W
5
W
10
WNW
15
N
15
N
20
NE
20
ENE
15
ENE
10
S
15
SW
20
WSW
35
WSW
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
2:49AM6.62m
3:43PM6.55m
3:57AM6.40m
4:41PM6.47m
5:00AM6.32m
5:33PM6.46m
5:57AM6.35m
6:18PM6.52m
6:46AM6.45m
6:58PM6.61m
7:31AM6.60m
7:35PM6.72m
8:11AM6.74m
Low Tide
9:07AM1.45m
9:42PM2.21m
10:12AM1.77m
10:48PM2.19m
11:14AM1.95m
11:47PM2.05m
12:09PM2.04m
00:37AM1.85m
12:57PM2.06m
1:21AM1.63m
1:41PM2.04m
2:02AM1.44m
2:21PM2.00m
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clear
clear
clear
cloud
cloud
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light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
9:25
9:26
9:26
9:29
9:30
9:30
9:33
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5:29
5:28
5:27
5:25
5:24
5:23
5:22
4
3
2
4
1
Temp °C
6
6
7
8
5
6
6
6
6
6
3
4
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
3
4
3
4
2
1
0
0
2
4
0
0
3
3
2
3
4
4
3
1
-1
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NNE
6
0.5
NE
6
0.5
NE
6
0.4
NE
6
0.4
NE
7
0.4
NE
7
0.4
NNE
8
0.4
NNE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.3
NNE
7
0.2
NNE
7
0.2
NNE
7
0.2
NNE
6
0.7
NNE
6
1.3
ENE
8
1.1
NE
8
0.7
NE
8
Energy kJ
20
15
15
8
13
11
24
23
14
10
4
4
4
34
209
136
57
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
12
0.1
E
12
0.1
E
11
0.2
NNW
4
0.2
NNE
8
0.7
ESE
7
0.4
E
6
Energy kJ
3
3
3
1
7
45
12
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ESE
10
0.2
E
10
Energy kJ
10
8
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
3
0.2
SSW
3
0.7
NW
4
0.3
W
3
0.4
N
4
0.9
NNE
6
1.6
ENE
7
1.8
ENE
7
1.7
ENE
7
0.6
NNE
8
0.7
N
4
Energy kJ
3
1
12
2
5
59
229
353
294
51
13
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
3
2
4
4
4
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
4
Distance (km)
1804
707
673
654
673
713
1856
1856
1890
2172
2172
2172
713
713
707
1065
1870
0
0
868
1856
Best forecast wave conditions in Provincia de Tierra del Fuego
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Argentina
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
4
4
5
9
9
8
7
6
6
7
9
9
9
6
5
4
6
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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.

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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