Río Grande surf break

Río Grande surfForecast / Tierra del Fuego / Argentina

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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
8.1° C
(Which is 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 Tuesday (Apr 28) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s is also forecast. 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 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 23) at 12PM. 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 Friday (Apr 24) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Tue 28th Apr)4ft (1.2m) 6s
Best Surf 6PM (Tue 28th Apr)4ft (1.2m) 6s
Most Powerful12PM (Thu 23rd Apr)5ft (1.6m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Thu afternoon, min 2°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the W on Fri afternoon, light winds from the SW by Sat afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Mon afternoon, min 1°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Mon afternoon, light winds from the N by Tue afternoon).

Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
NNW
8
1.3
NNW
7
0.8
NNE
8
0.4
NE
7
0.2
NNE
8
0.1
NE
11
0.2
ENE
10
0.3
NNW
6
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
11
0.8
NW
4
1.5
N
6
1
N
7
0.6
NNE
7
0.3
NNE
7
0.4
NW
5
1.2
NNE
5
1.2
NNE
7
1.2
NE
8
0.8
NE
8
0.7
NE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
355
134
77
13
6
5
10
6
8
9
17
167
94
36
9
6
64
120
182
69
60
Wind (km/h)
40
WNW
35
WNW
35
W
50
W
55
W
50
W
35
WSW
10
SW
10
SSW
15
WNW
35
NW
35
NW
40
W
40
W
20
W
30
NE
10
N
25
SW
20
WSW
20
W
25
WNW
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross-on
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
1:39PM6.91m
1:44AM6.81m
2:54PM6.53m
3:01AM6.47m
4:10PM6.37m
4:20AM6.34m
5:19PM6.41m
5:31AM6.40m
6:16PM6.56m
6:30AM6.57m
7:02PM6.75m
7:19AM6.78m
7:40PM6.92m
Low Tide
7:42PM1.97m
8:17AM1.19m
8:51PM2.34m
9:29AM1.56m
10:06PM2.47m
10:43AM1.69m
11:19PM2.32m
11:49AM1.65m
00:20AM2.01m
12:44PM1.54m
1:10AM1.66m
1:30PM1.44m
1:53AM1.34m
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part cloud
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light rain
clear
clear
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part cloud
part cloud
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light rain
light rain
cloud
clear
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part cloud
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8:33
8:34
8:36
8:37
8:40
8:41
8:44
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6:23
6:22
6:19
6:16
6:15
6:13
6:10
1
4
3
Temp °C
6
7
5
5
6
4
5
6
4
3
6
6
7
8
6
8
7
7
6
7
6
-4
-2
-6
-7
-7
-9
0
2
-1
-4
-4
-3
-2
-2
-2
1
4
2
0
1
0
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ENE
11
0.6
NNE
8
0.8
NNE
8
0.4
NE
7
0.2
NNE
8
0.1
NE
11
0.2
ENE
10
0.3
NNW
6
0.4
SSE
5
0.2
E
11
0.2
E
10
0.1
E
11
1
N
7
0.6
NNE
7
0.3
NNE
7
0.2
NNE
7
0.1
E
9
1.2
NNE
7
1.2
NE
8
0.8
NE
8
0.7
NE
8
Energy kJ
12
39
77
13
6
5
10
6
8
9
8
2
94
36
9
4
1
120
182
69
60
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ENE
11
0.2
E
11
0.1
E
11
0.1
E
10
0.1
E
10
0.1
E
10
0.1
E
13
0.1
NE
10
0.2
E
10
0.1
E
9
0.1
E
9
0.2
NNW
5
0.1
NE
9
0.7
NNW
6
0.4
NE
9
0.1
E
13
Energy kJ
13
9
2
2
2
2
3
4
8
2
2
2
3
44
31
3
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
10
0.1
N
9
0.1
E
9
0.1
E
11
0.1
N
5
0.1
N
5
0.1
N
9
0.1
E
10
0.1
E
9
Energy kJ
2
2
2
3
1
1
2
2
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
NNW
8
1.3
NNW
7
0.8
WNW
4
1.4
W
5
1.4
WNW
5
1.5
W
5
0.8
W
4
0.8
SSE
5
0.8
NW
4
1.5
N
6
0.6
W
3
0.6
W
3
0.4
WSW
3
0.4
NW
5
1.2
NNE
5
0.4
W
3
0.4
W
3
0.9
NW
4
Energy kJ
355
134
19
83
85
94
21
31
17
167
7
7
3
6
64
2
2
27
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
5
1
1
1
1
1
4
1
2
3
1
1
2
2
1
1
2
2
Distance (km)
1448
707
707
1856
1804
1904
1177
1448
713
1856
868
707
1448
1177
707
1448
2007
0
0
1904
707
Best forecast wave conditions in Provincia de Tierra del Fuego
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Argentina
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
3
1
3
3
2
1
1
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
5
8
6
8
4
5
5
6
5
9
5
6
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.

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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