Río Grande Surf Break

Lat Long: 53.77° S 67.70° W

Río Grande Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 pm 10 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Río Grande sea temperature is
1.4° C
4.2° 

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 11 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 11 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 12s period, ENE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, NNW swell with 111 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 11 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 12s period with ENE 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 Tuesday (Aug 11) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 4s. 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 1.3m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 16) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Tue 11th Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 12s
Best Surf12AM (Tue 11th Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 12s
Most Powerful 9AM (Mon 17th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 6s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Icy conditions (max 5°C on Tue afternoon, min 0°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Mild temperatures (max 5°C on Sun afternoon, min 1°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Fri night, fresh winds from the W by Sun afternoon).

Tuesday
11
Wednesday
12
Thursday
13
Friday
14
Saturday
15
Sunday
16
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(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ENE
12
0.3
ENE
11
0.2
E
11
0.1
E
10
0.1
E
10
0.1
E
10
0.4
N
4
0.1
E
13
0.3
N
5
0.4
NNE
5
0.4
NNE
5
0.4
NNE
5
0.4
NNE
6
0.4
NNE
6
0.4
NNE
6
0.4
NNE
7
0.4
NNE
7
0.4
NNE
8
1.1
NW
4
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
46
25
10
2
2
2
5
3
4
9
9
9
14
13
15
19
20
23
46
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
10
W
15
SSW
10
WSW
10
W
25
NW
20
WNW
5
S
10
ESE
15
SE
20
SE
15
SSE
5
SW
10
W
15
WNW
15
WSW
25
W
35
W
40
WNW
Wind State
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
7:22AM7.10m
7:27PM7.45m
8:21AM7.47m
8:25PM7.81m
9:13AM7.77m
9:18PM8.05m
9:59AM7.93m
10:06PM8.11m
10:41AM7.92m
10:52PM7.99m
11:21AM7.76m
11:35PM7.69m
Low Tide
1:00AM0.72m
1:28PM1.56m
1:59AM0.24m
2:24PM1.10m
2:52AM-0.14m
3:15PM0.73m
3:40AM-0.30m
4:02PM0.51m
4:26AM-0.23m
4:46PM0.47m
5:08AM0.09m
5:29PM0.62m
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8:56
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8:48
8:47
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6:13
6:15
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6:22
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Temp °C
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5
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4
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1
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Feels °C
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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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