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Río Grande surfForecast / Tierra del Fuego / Argentina
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 pm Monday 30 Mar 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
10.1° C
(Which is 1.4°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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 02) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 9s 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 2.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 02) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 01) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Thu 2nd Apr) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Thu 2nd Apr) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Thu 2nd Apr) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Río Grande over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 11°C on Mon night, min 4°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Mon night, gales from the W by Wed afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 10°C on Sat afternoon, min 3°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Fri night, light winds from the NW by Sun morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 6 | 11 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 | |
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 kJ (?) | 117 | 142 | 191 | 99 | 279 | 71 | 363 | 183 | 238 | 79 | 62 | 46 | 7 | 6 | 11 | 11 | 4 | 20 | 103 | 78 | 35 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | |
High Tide / height (m) | 7:43AM 7.05 | 8:16PM 7.16 | 8:27AM 7.32 | 8:51PM 7.36 | 9:05AM 7.49 | 9:23PM 7.47 | 9:42AM 7.55 | 9:54PM 7.47 | 10:17AM 7.49 | 10:25PM 7.37 | 10:52AM 7.31 | 10:56PM 7.16 | 11:27AM 7.02 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 1:35AM 1.61 | 1:58PM 0.91 | 2:19AM 1.20 | 2:40PM 0.76 | 2:59AM 0.90 | 3:18PM 0.75 | 3:36AM 0.73 | 3:54PM 0.87 | 4:11AM 0.70 | 4:28PM 1.11 | 4:45AM 0.82 | 5:02PM 1.44 | 5:18AM 1.06 | 5:35PM 1.83 | ||||||||
Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Mon 06 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 7:50 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:54 | - | - | 7:56 | - | - | 7:58 | - | - | 8:00 | - | - | 8:02 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:12 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:02 | |
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Rain (mm) | 1 | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | 1 | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | |
| Temp. °C | 11 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 10 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 8 | 1 | -4 | -3 | -8 | -6 | -3 | -4 | -1 | -1 | 0 | 1 | -4 | -1 | -1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | -3 | 0 | |
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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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