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Río Grande surfForecast / Tierra del Fuego / Argentina
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 pm Wednesday 30 Apr 2025 -03
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 Thursday (May 01) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Río Grande in the next 12 days are 1.3m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 03) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Saturday (May 03) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Thu 1st May) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Fri 2nd May) | 3ft (0.9m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Sat 3rd May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Río Grande over the next 12 days.
Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Mon 12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 5 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 6 | 11 | 10 | 6 | 7 |
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| Energy (?) | 30 | 26 | 99 | 26 | 102 | 165 | 236 | 337 | 350 | 238 | 187 | 98 | 94 | 64 | 68 | 42 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 15 | 141 | 48 | 47 | 78 | 56 | 47 | 45 | 4 | 18 | 5 | 8 | 335 | 349 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | glass | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross | on | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 10:45PM 8.14 | 11:31AM 7.91 | 11:35PM 7.72 | 12:27PM 7.39 | 12:30AM 7.21 | 1:29PM 6.85 | 1:31AM 6.69 | 2:37PM 6.41 | 2:40AM 6.27 | 3:46PM 6.15 | 3:53AM 6.04 | 4:51PM 6.08 | 5:00AM 6.01 | 5:45PM 6.16 | 5:56AM 6.12 | 6:29PM 6.31 | 6:44AM 6.31 | 7:06PM 6.51 | 7:26AM 6.55 | 7:40PM 6.71 | 8:05AM 6.78 | 8:14PM 6.87 | 8:42AM 6.95 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 5:14AM -0.31 | 5:39PM 0.99 | 6:05AM 0.19 | 6:31PM 1.55 | 6:59AM 0.79 | 7:27PM 2.10 | 7:59AM 1.38 | 8:30PM 2.54 | 9:05AM 1.85 | 9:40PM 2.77 | 10:15AM 2.10 | 10:52PM 2.74 | 11:20AM 2.16 | 11:52PM 2.52 | 12:14PM 2.09 | 12:41AM 2.22 | 12:59PM 1.98 | 1:22AM 1.89 | 1:39PM 1.86 | 1:58AM 1.58 | 2:15PM 1.77 | 2:33AM 1.33 | 2:51PM 1.74 | |||||||||||||
Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Mon 12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 8:47 | - | - | 8:48 | - | - | 8:51 | - | - | 8:52 | - | - | 8:53 | - | - | 8:56 | - | - | 8:57 | - | - | 8:59 | - | - | 9:00 | - | - | 9:03 | - | - | 9:03 | - | - | 9:06 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:02 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 5:59 | - | - | 5:57 | - | - | 5:55 | - | - | 5:53 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:49 | - | - | 5:46 |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 6 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 9 |
| Feels °C (?) | 7 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 5 | -1 | 1 | -5 | -2 | 0 | -3 | -1 | 1 | 0 | -1 | -2 | -5 | -5 | -3 | -2 | -4 | -3 | -4 | -4 | -4 | -8 | 0 | 1 | -2 | -2 | 0 | -3 | -3 | 0 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Wed night, min 4°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the WSW by Fri night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Sun afternoon, min 2°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Sat night, light winds from the S by Mon morning). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Icy conditions (max 7°C on Fri afternoon, min 0°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Wed night, near gales from the NW by Thu night). | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Mon afternoon, min 4°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the W on Fri night, light winds from the WNW by Sun afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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.
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