Río Grande surf break

Río Grande surfForecast / Tierra del Fuego / Argentina

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 am Friday 27 Mar 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
9.9° C
(Which is 1.2°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 Sunday (Mar 29) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 8s 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 2.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 29) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Friday (Apr 03) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Sun 29th Mar)5ft (1.5m) 8s
Best Surf 3AM (Sun 29th Mar)5ft (1.5m) 8s
Most Powerful 3PM (Sun 29th Mar)6.5ft (2.0m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Sat morning, min 8°C on Fri morning). Mainly strong winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon morning, min 4°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Tue afternoon, near gales from the W by Wed night).

Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
NW
0.7
NNW
1
N
0.9
NNE
1.5
NNE
2.1
NNE
1.5
NNE
2
N
1.1
NNE
1.6
N
1
NNE
1
NNE
0.7
NNE
0.8
NNE
0.9
NE
1
NE
1
NE
1
ENE
1
E
2.2
N
1.7
N
Period(s) (?)455578988777775678978
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)32284836195469370562138226931045261497891137157506320
Wind
(km/h)
35
WNW
15
NW
15
NW
10
NNE
25
N
30
WSW
10
N
40
WNW
15
NNW
30
WNW
35
WNW
25
WNW
10
NW
20
NE
25
WSW
30
W
35
NNW
55
WNW
55
WNW
50
W
30
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crossoncross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:17PM
6.22
4:26AM
6.30
5:40PM
6.31
5:47AM
6.44
6:45PM
6.58
6:52AM
6.74
7:36PM
6.89
7:43AM
7.05
8:16PM
7.16
8:27AM
7.32
8:51PM
7.36
9:05AM
7.49
9:23PM
7.47
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:39AM
1.66
10:18PM
2.63
11:00AM
1.70
11:38PM
2.46
12:12PM
1.47
12:43AM
2.06
1:10PM
1.16
1:35AM
1.61
1:58PM
0.91
2:19AM
1.20
2:40PM
0.76
2:59AM
0.90
3:18PM
0.75
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Sunrise7:43--7:46--7:47--7:48--7:50--7:52--7:54--
Sunset-7:27--7:23--7:22--7:19--7:16--7:15--7:12-
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
clear
cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C1011111212121012111212101099898676
Feels °C (?)47977744263264720-3-6-5-3
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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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