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Río Grande surf break

Río Grande surfForecast / Tierra del Fuego / Argentina

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 pm Monday 16 Feb 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
11.7° C
 (Which is 2.6°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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Feb 16) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 7s. 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 2.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Feb 19) 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 1.5m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Feb 18) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Mon 16th Feb)4.5ft (1.4m) 9s
Best Surf 9PM (Mon 16th Feb)4.5ft (1.4m) 9s
Most Powerful 6AM (Thu 19th Feb)6.5ft (2.0m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Río Grande over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 7°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Mon night, near gales from the NNW by Wed night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 9°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Thu afternoon, light winds from the NW by Sat night).

Mon
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
2
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.4
NNE
1.4
NNE
1.3
NE
1.3
NNE
1
NE
0.5
NE
0.9
NE
1.7
N
1.4
NNE
1.7
N
0.8
NNE
0.6
NNE
1.1
N
1.3
N
1.1
NNE
0.9
NNE
1
N
0.7
NNE
0.8
N
0.5
NNE
0.8
NNE
Period(s) (?)89999101068888467776467
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)28430028128815947137174243368823938110102649237192161
Wind
(km/h)
30
N
10
S
15
S
10
S
40
W
50
W
35
W
35
NNW
45
W
45
W
40
W
15
W
30
NNW
25
NNW
25
WNW
35
WNW
15
WNW
15
W
35
W
20
WNW
25
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscrosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:48PM
6.73
8:44AM
7.07
9:23PM
7.08
9:21AM
7.42
9:55PM
7.37
9:58AM
7.67
10:27PM
7.59
10:35AM
7.81
11:00PM
7.70
11:14AM
7.81
11:36PM
7.69
11:56AM
7.65
12:15AM
7.54
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:42AM
1.85
3:04PM
0.79
3:20AM
1.38
3:41PM
0.43
3:58AM
0.97
4:19PM
0.23
4:37AM
0.67
4:58PM
0.21
5:17AM
0.51
5:38PM
0.39
5:59AM
0.52
6:20PM
0.74
6:44AM
0.69
Mon
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Sunrise--6:30--6:31--6:33--6:35--6:37--6:39--6:41
Sunset8:59--8:57--8:54--8:52--8:51--8:47--8:45--
cloud
light rain
mod rain
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
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Rain (mm)
-461---3-----1-------
Temp. °C1615811910121113141215161417191514161211
Feels °C (?)1112530-1303421110101013119963
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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.

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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