Río Grande Surf Break

Río Grande Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 53.77° S 67.70° W

Issued: 2 am 17 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Río Grande sea temperature is
5.3° C

1.4°C colder than average for this time of year

Río Grande surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Río Grande surf forecast from 17 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 20 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 20 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period, NE swell with 335 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 18 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period with NNE swell.

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 Thursday (Jun 18) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. 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 1.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 20) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Monday (Jun 22) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Thu 18th Jun)3ft (0.9m) 6s
Best Surf 6PM (Sat 20th Jun)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s
Most Powerful 9AM (Sat 20th Jun)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Fri night, min 3°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the NNE by Fri night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Sat morning, min 2°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
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
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
2
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
E
6
0.5
N
3
0.9
NNE
6
0.9
NNE
7
0.8
NNE
7
0.7
NE
8
0.7
NE
9
0.9
NNE
8
1.4
NE
6
1.7
NE
8
1.5
NE
8
1.4
NE
8
1.1
NE
8
0.8
NE
8
0.6
NE
8
0.6
NNW
5
0.4
NE
7
0.4
NE
11
1
NNW
5
0.3
NE
10
0.5
ESE
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
3
6
47
79
61
62
79
126
152
335
250
215
133
69
46
18
19
41
52
14
17
Wind (km/h)
15
NW
15
N
15
SSW
15
SW
10
WSW
5
SW
20
NE
25
NNE
35
NNE
15
NE
10
E
15
SSE
10
SW
10
WNW
20
W
15
SW
15
ESE
25
NNW
40
W
10
SSE
15
SE
Wind State
cross
cross-on
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
High Tide
10:29AM7.98m
10:33PM8.08m
11:25AM7.83m
11:29PM7.87m
12:21PM7.58m
00:26AM7.54m
1:15PM7.27m
1:23AM7.15m
2:09PM6.96m
2:21AM6.75m
3:01PM6.67m
3:20AM6.41m
3:51PM6.44m
Low Tide
4:34PM0.76m
5:02AM-0.39m
5:26PM0.89m
5:54AM-0.09m
6:19PM1.13m
6:47AM0.37m
7:12PM1.43m
7:40AM0.91m
8:08PM1.74m
8:34AM1.47m
9:05PM2.00m
9:30AM1.97m
10:04PM2.17m
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clear
clear
clear
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
9:48
9:48
9:48
9:48
9:49
9:49
9:49
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5:14
5:14
5:14
5:14
5:14
5:15
5:15
 mm
6
Temp °C
4
6
6
3
4
3
5
6
7
7
7
5
4
4
3
5
4
5
6
5
4
Feels °C
0
2
4
-2
0
-1
-2
-1
1
4
4
1
0
0
-2
0
-1
-2
-3
1
0
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
E
6
0.1
E
5
0.9
NNE
6
0.9
NNE
7
0.8
NNE
7
0.7
NE
8
0.7
NE
9
0.1
E
12
0.1
E
12
1.5
NE
8
1.4
NE
8
1.1
NE
8
0.8
NE
8
0.6
NE
8
0.6
NNW
5
0.4
NE
7
0.4
NE
11
0.3
NE
10
0.4
NNW
5
0.5
ESE
6
Energy kJ
3
1
47
79
61
62
79
3
3
250
215
133
69
46
18
19
41
15
10
17
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
11
0.1
E
8
0.2
E
9
0.1
E
13
0.1
E
12
0.1
E
12
0.1
E
12
0.1
E
10
0.5
E
7
0.4
E
7
0.4
NE
7
0.2
NNE
12
0.2
ESE
6
0.2
E
9
0.3
NE
10
0.3
NE
9
Energy kJ
2
1
6
3
3
3
3
2
23
15
18
14
3
6
14
13
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
14
0.1
E
12
0.1
E
8
0.1
SE
8
0.2
W
4
0.2
N
5
0.2
E
8
0.1
E
11
0.2
E
12
0.2
E
12
Energy kJ
4
3
1
2
1
2
5
3
11
12
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
4
0.5
N
3
0.2
SSE
2
0.3
E
4
0.9
NNE
8
1.4
NE
6
1.7
NE
8
0.5
S
3
0.6
WNW
3
0.4
SSW
3
1.3
SSE
5
0.2
WNW
2
1
NNW
5
0.4
SSE
3
Energy kJ
4
6
1
3
126
152
335
5
8
3
72
1
52
3
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
2
1
1
2
2
2
5
3
1
2
Distance (km)
1459
868
0
0
0
0
1177
1448
654
1448
1904
0
0
0
673
673
713
1856
713
658
868
Best forecast wave conditions in Provincia de Tierra del Fuego
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Argentina
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
5
9
7
6
6
5
7
9
5
9
7
7
7
5
6
5
5
5
7
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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.

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