Río Grande surf break

Río Grande surfForecast / Tierra del Fuego / Argentina

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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
7.6° C
(Which is 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 Thursday (Apr 30) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Río Grande in the next 16 days are 1.9m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 06) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Friday (May 01) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Thu 30th Apr)1.5ft (0.5m) 12s
Best Surf 9PM (Thu 30th Apr)1.5ft (0.5m) 12s
Most Powerful 3AM (Wed 6th May)6ft (1.9m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 6°C on Thu afternoon, min 1°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Sun afternoon, min 2°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Mon afternoon, light winds from the E by Tue morning).

Thu
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
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
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ENE
9
0.6
ENE
12
0.7
ENE
12
0.6
ENE
11
0.5
E
11
0.5
E
12
0.5
E
12
0.4
E
11
0.3
E
11
0.3
E
11
0.7
N
6
0.7
NNE
7
0.9
ESE
5
1
ENE
6
0.6
E
10
1.1
NNE
5
1.6
NNE
6
1.3
NNE
7
1.1
NNE
7
0.8
NNE
6
0.6
NE
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
29
111
137
102
63
71
71
39
21
20
36
47
40
72
65
61
192
153
113
54
31
Wind (km/h)
15
WSW
15
SSW
20
SW
20
SW
20
WSW
15
WSW
15
WSW
5
SW
5
WNW
15
N
10
ENE
25
SE
35
ESE
20
SE
15
ESE
10
N
20
NW
20
NW
15
WNW
5
S
10
WSW
off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
off
glassy
cross-on
on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
8:14PM7.07m
8:38AM7.13m
8:46PM7.17m
9:15AM7.21m
9:19PM7.19m
9:51AM7.20m
9:52PM7.13m
10:27AM7.07m
10:26PM6.98m
11:05AM6.84m
11:01PM6.75m
11:43AM6.53m
11:36PM6.49m
Low Tide
2:31AM1.10m
2:49PM1.39m
3:07AM0.95m
3:25PM1.46m
3:42AM0.91m
4:00PM1.60m
4:17AM0.98m
4:35PM1.80m
4:52AM1.15m
5:10PM2.05m
5:29AM1.40m
5:46PM2.33m
6:07AM1.68m
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clear
clear
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light rain
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8:47
8:48
8:51
8:52
8:53
8:56
8:57
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6:08
6:07
6:05
6:02
6:00
5:59
5:57
5:55
4
1
Temp °C
6
4
4
5
3
2
5
4
5
7
6
5
5
3
3
4
5
5
6
5
4
1
0
-2
-1
-4
-3
0
1
2
3
2
-3
-4
-5
-1
0
-1
0
2
2
0
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ENE
9
0.6
ENE
12
0.7
ENE
12
0.6
ENE
11
0.5
E
11
0.5
E
12
0.5
E
12
0.4
E
11
0.3
E
11
0.3
N
4
0.7
N
6
0.7
NNE
7
0.6
NNE
7
0.3
E
8
0.6
E
10
0.4
E
9
0.2
E
9
1.3
NNE
7
1.1
NNE
7
0.8
NNE
6
0.6
NE
6
Energy kJ
29
111
137
102
63
71
71
39
21
2
36
47
34
12
65
27
6
153
113
54
31
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
ENE
11
0.1
N
8
0.2
SSE
4
0.2
SSE
4
0.1
SE
4
0.1
NW
4
0.1
NW
4
0.3
E
11
0.3
E
11
0.3
ESE
10
0.2
ESE
10
0.4
ESE
8
0.4
ESE
10
0.3
E
6
0.1
E
13
0.1
E
13
0.2
E
12
0.2
E
13
0.3
NE
8
Energy kJ
25
1
2
1
1
1
1
20
20
19
9
21
31
6
3
3
12
12
10
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NNW
6
0.1
NE
8
0.1
SE
6
0.1
NW
4
0.1
SE
7
0.3
NNE
9
0.1
E
9
0.2
ESE
9
0.2
E
13
0.2
E
13
Energy kJ
7
3
1
1
2
15
2
8
14
13
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
2
0.4
SW
3
0.4
WSW
3
0.2
WSW
2
0.4
NNW
4
0.8
ESE
4
0.9
ESE
5
1
ENE
6
0.8
NNE
6
1.1
NNE
5
1.6
NNE
6
Energy kJ
1
2
3
1
4
21
40
72
41
61
192
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
3
2
4
3
1
3
3
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
713
1890
707
1969
1908
1177
1890
1890
1448
658
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Provincia de Tierra del Fuego
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Argentina
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
4
3
4
3
3
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
7
6
5
7
4
4
5
4
4
5
5
4
5
4
5
5
6
6
8
9
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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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