Surf spot

Rio Grande-Tierra del Fuego

Forecast conditions and map view for Rio Grande-Tierra del Fuego in Argentina, South. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: Argentina, South
Coordinates: -53.7744, -67.7011

Metric
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Wave height (m)	0.6	0.6	0.7	0.7	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.4	0.4	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.7	0.6	0.4	0.7	0.5	0.3	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.2	0.3	0.3	0.2	0.3	0.4	0.4	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.4	0.4	0.3	0.3	0.4	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.5	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.5
Wave direction	ESE	ESE	ESE	E	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	E	NNW	NNW	E	N	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW	WNW	NNW	NNW	SE	SSE	SSE	NE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	E	E	E	E	N	N	N	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE
Wave period (s)	7.3	7.8	8.3	9.1	8.8	8.8	8.8	8.7	8.5	8.4	8.4	4	4.3	8.4	4.8	4.8	4.8	4.9	4.5	4	4.8	4.4	3.7	3	4.9	8.9	6.2	5	4.5	4.3	3.9	6.6	7.7	8.1	8.7	9	9.1	9.1	9.1	8.9	8.7	8.3	8.2	6.4	3.1	3.1	3.3	3.9	4.4	4.8	5.1	5.3	5.3	5.4	5.5	5.7
Wave energy (kJ)	33	50	72	76	100	90	75	58	42	30	23	4	4	10	5	20	18	9	19	8	4	2	1	0	1	2	1	2	4	3	1	10	19	25	35	44	45	45	38	34	27	20	15	8	2	2	2	3	8	16	21	23	22	20	16	15
Wind speed (km/h)	11.2	11	10.2	9.2	9.4	13.3	8	19.7	31.4	38.6	37.2	38	41.1	44.6	45.6	42.2	38.6	36	33.5	30.3	28.5	28.2	29.2	31.7	19.9	18.5	13.4	24	24.2	24.9	7.6	10.8	12.2	12	11.6	9.5	12.5	10.8	4.5	6.9	5.4	7	7.2	3.3	1.1	3.6	2.3	8.9	14.3	10.9	12.2	11.8	11.3	4.2	9.3	6.8
Wind direction	SCross-off	WNWCross-off	WCross-off	SWOffshore	WOffshore	WOffshore	WOffshore	WCross-off	WCross-off	WBlown out	WBlown out	WBlown out	WBlown out	WBlown out	WBlown out	WBlown out	WBlown out	WBlown out	WOffshore	WOffshore	WOffshore	WOffshore	WOffshore	ESECross-on	SECross-on	SSECross	SSWCross-off	SSWCross-off	SSWCross-off	SCross-off	SCross-off	WSWOffshore	WSWOffshore	WOffshore	WOffshore	WOffshore	WNWCross-off	WNWCross-off	NNWGlassy	NWCross-off	WSWOffshore	WNWCross-off	WOffshore	NNWGlassy	WNWGlassy	NWGlassy	NWGlassy	WSWOffshore	SWOffshore	SWCross-off	SWOffshore	WSWOffshore	WSWOffshore	ENEGlassy	NNWCross	NCross-on

Rio Grande, in Tierra del Fuego, southern Argentina, is a rugged, windswept surf destination at the edge of the world. Set on the Atlantic side of the island, it offers a wild Patagonian backdrop with long beaches, cold water, and powerful Southern Ocean swells.

Surf character

Wave type: Mostly beach breaks, with some sandbar setups.
Consistency: Can be very consistent when south and southwest swells line up.
Wave quality: Often punchy and raw rather than tropical-looking perfection.
Conditions: Best on cleaner days with lighter winds, but wind is a major factor in this region.

Environment

Water temperature: Very cold year-round; thick wetsuit, boots, gloves, and hood are usually necessary.
Weather: Cold, windy, and changeable, with fast-moving systems.
Scenery: Open beaches, low dunes, and dramatic Patagonian landscapes.

Best for

Experienced surfers comfortable in cold water
Travelers looking for uncrowded, adventurous surf
Surfers who don’t mind harsh conditions for the chance at quality waves

Things to know

Sessions can be highly wind-dependent.
The area is remote, so planning, local knowledge, and cold-water gear are important.
Crowds are generally light compared with more famous surf regions.