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Río Grande surfForecast / Tierra del Fuego / Argentina
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 pm Tuesday 20 May 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 Wednesday (May 21) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Río Grande in the next 12 days are 1.4m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 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 1.2m 5s period and expected on Saturday (May 24) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Wed 21st May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Wed 21st May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Wed 21st May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Río Grande over the next 12 days.
Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wednesday 28 | Thursday 29 | Friday 30 | Saturday 31 | Sun 01 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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) (?) | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 714 | 330 | 187 | 63 | 50 | 56 | 44 | 147 | 192 | 290 | 120 | 103 | 108 | 134 | 143 | 238 | 268 | 307 | 186 | 84 | 42 | 18 | 36 | 34 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 8 | 305 | 587 | 300 | 403 | 425 | 367 | 412 | 437 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | glass | on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | glass | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 2:13AM 6.32 | 3:14PM 6.31 | 3:25AM 6.45 | 4:16PM 6.60 | 4:36AM 6.73 | 5:15PM 6.99 | 5:41AM 7.12 | 6:10PM 7.40 | 6:43AM 7.54 | 7:03PM 7.76 | 7:41AM 7.88 | 7:55PM 8.02 | 8:37AM 8.09 | 8:46PM 8.14 | 9:32AM 8.11 | 9:37PM 8.09 | 10:26AM 7.96 | 10:29PM 7.90 | 11:21AM 7.66 | 11:22PM 7.58 | 12:16PM 7.28 | 12:17AM 7.19 | 1:12PM 6.89 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 8:53AM 1.65 | 9:25PM 2.28 | 9:58AM 1.55 | 10:33PM 1.90 | 11:03AM 1.35 | 11:37PM 1.37 | 12:06PM 1.09 | 12:37AM 0.77 | 1:04PM 0.84 | 1:33AM 0.22 | 1:59PM 0.67 | 2:26AM -0.19 | 2:52PM 0.61 | 3:17AM -0.38 | 3:43PM 0.69 | 4:09AM -0.36 | 4:33PM 0.90 | 4:59AM -0.12 | 5:24PM 1.21 | 5:50AM 0.28 | 6:15PM 1.59 | 6:42AM 0.77 | ||||||||||||||
Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wednesday 28 | Thursday 29 | Friday 30 | Saturday 31 | Sun 01 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 9:19 | - | - | 9:22 | - | - | 9:22 | - | - | 9:25 | - | - | 9:26 | - | - | 9:26 | - | - | 9:29 | - | - | 9:30 | - | - | 9:30 | - | - | 9:33 | - | - | 9:33 | - | - | 9:34 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 5:32 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:29 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:27 | - | - | 5:25 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:23 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:21 |
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| Temp. °C | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 3 |
| Feels °C (?) | -3 | -3 | -3 | -2 | -2 | -1 | 1 | -4 | -2 | -3 | -4 | -4 | -5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | -2 | -2 | -2 | -2 | -3 | -3 | -3 | -2 | -4 | -3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -4 | -3 | -6 | -7 | -11 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Icy conditions (max 6°C on Thu night, min 0°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu afternoon, fresh winds from the WNW by Fri morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 5°C on Fri night, min 2°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Sat morning, calm by Sun morning). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Thu morning, min 2°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, strong winds from the W by Thu morning). | Long Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Very mild (max 11°C on Fri morning, min 2°C on Sun afternoon). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the WNW on Thu night, near gales from the W 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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