Río Grande surf break

Río Grande surfForecast / Tierra del Fuego / Argentina

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 am Friday 10 Apr 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
9.2° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 16) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 2.4m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Río Grande in the next 16 days are 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 17) at 3AM. 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 Tuesday (Apr 14) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Thu 16th Apr)11ft (3.5m) 11s
Best Surf 9PM (Thu 16th Apr)11ft (3.5m) 11s
Most Powerful 3AM (Fri 17th Apr)10ft (3.0m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 10°C on Fri night, min 5°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the NW on Fri night, strong winds from the NNW by Sun night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon afternoon, min 5°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the W on Mon night, light winds from the NNE by Wed night).

Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
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Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.1
E
0.1
E
1.9
NNE
1.4
NNE
1.3
NNE
1
NE
1.4
NW
1.7
NNW
2.1
N
2.5
N
2.5
N
2
NNE
1.9
NE
2.2
NNE
1.3
NNE
2.1
N
1.5
N
1.4
NNE
2.2
NE
2.2
NE
3
NE
Period(s) (?)1413689956789911111166891011
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)5528127722816210619637889796364383111213973441602777609471896
Wind
(km/h)
45
W
30
WNW
45
NNE
35
W
35
W
35
WNW
35
WNW
40
NW
50
NNW
45
NNW
45
NNW
35
N
50
W
40
NW
35
WNW
45
NW
30
NNW
10
NNW
20
N
25
N
10
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
crosscrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:33PM
5.53
2:27AM
5.61
3:49PM
5.45
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:23PM
3.27
9:03AM
2.63
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Sunrise8:08--8:11--8:12--8:15--8:17--8:18--8:19--
Sunset-6:52--6:51--6:47--6:45--6:44--6:42--6:38-
clear
cloud
light rain
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
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part cloud
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cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
--2--------13--------
Temp. °C8910997710101112107889109101010
Feels °C (?)-22510-1-300021-5-2-3124557
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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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