Río Grande Surf Break

Río Grande Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 53.77° S 67.70° W

Issued: 2 am 13 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Río Grande sea temperature is
5.5° C

1.2°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 13 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 20 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s period, NNE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 20 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 8s period, N swell with 765 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 20 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s 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 Saturday (Jun 20) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 9s period. 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 2.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 20) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 13) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Sat 20th Jun)5.5ft (1.7m) 9s
Best Surf 9AM (Sat 20th Jun)5.5ft (1.7m) 9s
Most Powerful 3AM (Sat 20th Jun)8ft (2.4m) 8s

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 8°C on Sun night, min 2°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the W on Sun night, light winds from the WSW by Mon night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Temperatures will be slightly above freezing (max 3°C on Tue afternoon, min 1°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
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
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
E
7
0.2
E
8
0.6
N
7
0.3
NNW
6
0.1
NE
11
0.1
E
12
0.1
E
11
0.1
E
12
0.3
NNW
6
0.1
E
12
0.1
E
11
0.1
E
11
0.3
NW
5
0.2
NNW
5
0.1
E
14
0.1
E
13
0.1
E
12
0.1
E
12
0.5
NNW
4
1.1
N
5
1.8
NNE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
17
4
34
7
5
5
2
3
8
3
2
2
4
3
4
3
3
3
7
64
365
Wind (km/h)
45
W
55
WNW
50
WSW
50
WSW
45
WSW
50
W
60
W
60
W
30
SSW
25
WSW
20
WSW
20
WSW
15
WSW
10
SW
10
S
10
SW
5
SW
5
WNW
5
S
10
N
25
N
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
off
glassy
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
6:48PM7.56m
7:34AM7.64m
7:45PM7.85m
8:34AM7.89m
8:41PM8.06m
9:32AM8.00m
9:37PM8.14m
10:29AM7.98m
10:33PM8.08m
11:25AM7.83m
11:29PM7.87m
12:21PM7.58m
00:26AM7.54m
Low Tide
12:55PM1.31m
1:25AM0.36m
1:53PM1.06m
2:21AM-0.09m
2:48PM0.85m
3:16AM-0.39m
3:42PM0.74m
4:09AM-0.49m
4:34PM0.76m
5:02AM-0.39m
5:26PM0.89m
5:54AM-0.09m
6:19PM1.13m
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
9:45
9:47
9:47
9:48
9:48
9:48
9:48
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:15
5:14
5:14
5:14
5:14
5:14
5:14
 mm
2
Temp °C
5
7
7
6
7
8
7
6
3
2
3
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
4
6
7
Feels °C
-5
-5
-6
-6
-3
-4
-7
-8
-3
-5
-3
-5
-4
-2
-2
-2
-1
-1
2
0
1
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
E
7
0.2
E
8
0.6
N
7
0.3
NNW
6
0.1
NW
5
0.1
NE
11
0.1
E
11
0.1
E
11
0.3
NNW
6
0.1
SE
4
0.1
E
11
0.1
E
7
0.3
NW
5
0.2
NNW
5
0.1
SE
5
0.1
E
12
0.1
E
12
0.1
E
12
Energy kJ
17
4
34
7
1
5
2
2
8
1
2
1
4
3
1
3
3
3
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NE
8
0.1
NE
10
0.1
NE
10
0.1
NE
12
0.1
NE
11
0.1
E
12
0.1
E
11
0.1
E
12
0.1
E
12
0.1
E
8
0.1
E
11
0.1
E
6
0.1
E
5
0.1
E
14
0.1
E
13
0.1
E
12
0.1
E
12
Energy kJ
11
4
4
5
5
3
2
3
3
1
2
1
1
4
3
3
3
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
9
0.1
E
9
0.1
NE
10
0.1
E
6
0.1
E
11
0.1
E
8
0.1
E
10
Energy kJ
2
2
4
1
2
1
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
WNW
4
1.8
NW
6
1.1
W
4
0.9
WSW
4
0.6
WSW
4
1
WNW
4
1.6
W
5
1.5
W
5
0.5
S
3
0.4
WSW
3
0.6
W
3
0.2
WSW
3
0.5
NNW
4
1.1
N
5
1.8
NNE
8
Energy kJ
61
192
50
30
10
37
115
97
5
2
7
1
7
64
365
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
4
3
4
1
1
2
2
4
4
4
3
2
2
2
1
4
2
4
2
1
Distance (km)
868
1856
1448
1856
1890
1177
1177
1804
1856
1856
1856
1823
1714
1714
713
1714
1856
1823
1856
713
1904
Best forecast wave conditions in Provincia de Tierra del Fuego
Rating
(10 max)
Best forecast wave conditions in Argentina
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
4
3
3
2
3
2
3
2
1
3
3
4
4
3
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
5
4
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
5
7
5
9
5
5
5
5
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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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