Río Grande surf break

Río Grande surfForecast / Tierra del Fuego / Argentina

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 pm Sunday 10 May 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
6.9° C
(Which is 1.1°C colder than average 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 Monday (May 11) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s. 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 1.2m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 11) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Friday (May 15) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Mon 11th May)4ft (1.2m) 12s
Best Surf 6AM (Mon 11th May)4ft (1.2m) 12s
Most Powerful 6AM (Mon 11th May)4ft (1.2m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Mild temperatures (max 6°C on Mon afternoon, min 1°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Sun afternoon, fresh winds from the W by Tue morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Thu morning, min 4°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Wed afternoon, near gales from the WSW by Sat morning).

Sun
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
ENE
12
1
ENE
12
1.2
ENE
12
1.1
ENE
12
1
ENE
12
0.9
ENE
12
0.8
ENE
12
0.6
E
11
0.6
E
11
0.5
E
11
0.5
E
11
0.5
E
10
0.4
E
10
0.5
E
10
0.3
E
12
0.3
E
12
0.3
E
12
0.2
E
11
0.4
NNW
6
0.1
E
12
0.1
E
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
172
334
393
367
313
240
186
91
86
58
58
49
30
45
26
26
25
10
12
3
3
Wind (km/h)
10
WNW
20
NNW
20
WNW
30
SW
25
WSW
30
WSW
35
WSW
15
SW
10
WSW
15
W
25
WSW
45
WSW
40
WSW
50
W
15
SSW
35
WSW
50
W
55
WSW
55
WSW
45
W
50
W
cross-off
cross
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
3:01PM5.73m
2:59AM5.85m
4:00PM5.91m
4:07AM6.05m
4:54PM6.26m
5:10AM6.42m
5:45PM6.71m
6:08AM6.90m
6:33PM7.19m
7:02AM7.40m
7:21PM7.64m
7:55AM7.83m
8:09PM7.99m
8:48AM8.11m
Low Tide
8:56PM2.94m
9:29AM2.21m
10:01PM2.71m
10:32AM2.02m
11:05PM2.26m
11:33AM1.70m
00:04AM1.65m
12:30PM1.32m
00:58AM0.97m
1:23PM0.96m
1:49AM0.35m
2:15PM0.68m
2:40AM-0.15m
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light rain
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rain showers
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clear
clear
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
9:03
9:06
9:07
9:08
9:11
9:11
9:14
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5:50
5:49
5:46
5:45
5:44
5:42
5:39
5:38
5
1
1
Temp °C
4
5
4
6
2
4
6
4
4
6
7
8
7
4
4
5
7
8
7
7
7
1
0
-3
-2
-6
-5
-2
0
0
0
-1
-3
-3
-5
-1
-4
-5
-4
-6
-5
-4
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
ENE
12
1
ENE
12
1.2
ENE
12
1.1
ENE
12
1
ENE
12
0.9
ENE
12
0.8
ENE
12
0.6
E
11
0.6
E
11
0.5
E
11
0.5
E
11
0.5
E
10
0.4
E
10
0.5
E
10
0.4
NNW
6
0.3
E
12
0.3
E
12
0.2
E
11
0.4
NNW
6
0.2
SSE
5
0.1
SE
7
Energy kJ
172
334
393
367
313
240
186
91
86
58
58
49
30
45
13
26
25
10
12
2
2
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
N
4
0.5
N
5
0.2
NNE
7
0.1
NE
11
0.2
NNW
6
0.1
E
16
0.4
ESE
6
0.2
ESE
5
0.3
NNW
4
0.4
NW
5
0.3
SE
6
0.3
E
12
0.2
NNW
5
0.2
E
11
0.1
E
12
0.1
NW
6
0.1
E
12
Energy kJ
14
13
5
5
3
5
14
3
3
7
5
26
3
10
3
1
3
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
18
0.1
E
12
0.1
E
16
0.1
N
12
0.1
E
15
0.1
E
14
0.1
E
13
0.2
E
9
0.1
E
12
Energy kJ
6
3
5
3
4
4
3
7
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
NNW
3
0.6
NNW
4
0.7
NNW
5
0.6
WSW
3
0.7
SW
4
0.6
W
3
0.9
W
4
0.4
SW
3
0.7
SSE
5
0.4
NW
2
0.4
W
3
0.5
WSW
3
1.3
W
4
0.8
WSW
4
0.7
WSW
4
0.8
W
4
0.9
WNW
4
1.2
WSW
4
0.9
WSW
4
0.6
WSW
3
Energy kJ
1
10
22
8
14
7
22
3
19
1
2
6
58
18
12
17
30
55
29
9
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
4
4
4
1
2
2
1
1
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
3
4
2
Distance (km)
0
713
707
707
658
1856
868
0
0
1890
713
868
868
1177
0
1448
1714
1904
1823
1856
1448
Best forecast wave conditions in Provincia de Tierra del Fuego
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Argentina
Rating
(10 max)
1
5
4
4
3
3
3
4
4
4
2
4
1
4
3
3
2
2
3
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
4
5
9
8
9
9
7
9
5
5
6
5
4
5
4
5
4
5
4
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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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