Río Grande today: waves, weather and sun
- Best time to fish 7:50–9:20 pm average day · 6/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 3.0 ft · 48 °F slight · 4.5 s from the north
- Wind · air 12 mph · 59 °F from the N, gusts 23 · overcast
- Surf tomorrow 2.3–3.5 ft Fair day · 4/10 · 5:12–8:00 am
- Sun 5:54 am–8:37 pm 14 h 43 min of daylight
- Moon 92% waning gibbous
- Diving tomorrow 10:10 am–1:10 pm great day · 9/10
Today, Wednesday, October 28, in Río Grande the sun rises at 5:54 am and sets at 8:37 pm: 14 h 43 min of daylight. The moon is 92% illuminated (waning gibbous). Major solunar periods run from 2:04 am to 4:04 am and from 2:36 pm to 4:36 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is slight, with 3.0 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the north (12 mph). Overcast, 59 °F.
Fishing in Río Grande today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Sunset at 8:37 pm, golden hour from 7:47 pm
- Falling pressure (−0.12 inHg in 24 h), light onshore wind (10 mph) and some swell (2.8 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- A minor period lines up with sunrise
Your day at a glance
The best window, 7:50 pm to 9:20 pm, combines sunset, falling pressure, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also good from 2:40 pm to 4:40 pm, with a major period and some swell. Also worth a try from 5:50 am to 6:30 am, with moonset, sunrise and some swell, though with rising pressure.
We don't show the tide for Río Grande, so it doesn't count in the rating.
Beach day in Río Grande
Is it a beach day?
- UV 5 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Cloudy (84% cloud cover)
- Feels like 62 °F: chilly for the beach
- Moderate offshore wind (15 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
- Swim with care: 3.1 ft waves every 5 s
- Water at 48 °F (very cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 3.1 ft
3.1 ft waves every 5 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 48 °F
Very cold: ease in and keep swims short.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 5 · SPF 30
Max UV 5 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 15 mph
Moderate offshore wind (15 mph). Skip the inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand
We don't show the tide for Río Grande, so it doesn't count in the rating.
We don't have data on jellyfish, sargassum or beach closures: ask the lifeguard or check with the local beach authority. How it works · The next 7 days
Beaches near Río Grande
We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of Río Grande.
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Webcams near Río Grande
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Tides in Río Grande
Tides in Río Grande: not available yet
There is no tide station near Río Grande, and we can't rely on the global tide model on this coast: for now we don't show its tide.
Meanwhile, see the tide in Cruz del Sur · 39 mi
The sun, moon, solunar periods and spring tides on this page do apply to this place.
The sea at Río Grande
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.5 ft
- Significant3.0 ft
- Highest expectedHighest6.3 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 6.3 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 6.3 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces northeast and the wind comes in from the sea at an angle: a bit more surf at the shore and drift along the coast, toward land.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Saturday 31: 5.1 ft with a period of 7 s, from the north-northeast (moderate).
Water temperature
Water temperature →The satellite measured 2.7 °F less yesterday than the model gives now: the water is probably colder than the forecast says.
Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water cools over the next few days: about 45.1 °F by Tuesday 3.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+4.5 °F).
Satellite: NASA MUR (JPL MUR MEaSUREs, PO.DAAC), doi:10.5067/GHGMR-4FJ04. Sources and licenses
Water temperature →Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 6:59 pm (local time).
Surf in Río Grande today
Surf today
Poor- 1.9–2.9 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
- 2.4 ft swell at 5 s from the north-northeast, short: weak, messy waves
- Light offshore wind (12 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
- First or last light of the day
- Light: First light 5:14 am · sunrise 5:54 am · sunset 8:37 pm · last light 9:16 pm
- Tide: We don’t have a reliable tide to show here.
- Water at 47.7 °F: a 6/5 hooded fullsuit with booties and gloves.
- Energy: 33 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 5:14 am to 9:00 am, has a good size and light offshore wind, though with a short-period swell. 11:00 am to 3:00 pm can also work, with light offshore wind, though with a short-period swell.
An estimate for this stretch of coast, not for a specific break: every beach or reef works its own way (its tide, bottom and angle). Check it when you get there.
Follow the flags and the lifeguards, and don’t paddle out if the surf is above your level: this score is a guide, not a substitute for what you see when you get there.
Diving in Río Grande today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 1.6 ft swell at 6 s from the north-northeast: barely any surge
- Light cross-shore wind (11 mph)
- 0.3 mph current toward the southeast, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
- Likely visibility: good. Swell (up to 3.7 ft at 6 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 47.7 °F: a drysuit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 9:16 pm. Waning gibbous (92%): a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm, combines little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also good from 5:50 am to 6:30 am, with light wind and weak current.
We don't have a reliable tide for Río Grande, so slack water doesn't count in the rating.
Never dive alone and check with the local dive shop: this rating is a guide, not a substitute for a professional.
Dive sites, wrecks and dive shops nearby
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Weather in Río Grande
Now in Río Grande
- Low / high
- 49 / 67 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 4%
- Clouds
- 94%
- Humidity
- 63%
- Dew pointDew point
- 47 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 29
- Saharan dust
- No
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling · now Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Falling now (−0.05 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.15 inHg. Falling pressure: anglers say fish feed more before the change. Fast changes, either way, tend to affect fishing.
Today, hour by hourHour by hour
Bars: mean wind. Dashed line: gusts. Arrows point where the wind blows to.
| Time | 12:00 am | 3:00 am | 6:00 am | 9:00 am | 12:00 pm | 3:00 pm | 6:00 pm | 9:00 pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Overcast |
| Temperature | 52° | 50° | 50° | 55° | 61° | 67° | 63° | 52° |
| Wind (mph) | 11 WNW | 12 WNW | 12 WNW | 13 WNW | 14 W | 10 NW | 12 N | 10 N |
| Gusts | 21 | 23 | 21 | 26 | 29 | 23 | 21 | 24 |
| Waves | 3.2 ft | 3.2 ft | 3.0 ft | 2.6 ft | 2.3 ft | 2.4 ft | 3.1 ft | 2.8 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 6:00 pm 63° 12 N 3.1 ft
- 9:00 pm 52° 10 N 2.8 ft
- 12:00 am 48° 4 NNE 2.7 ft
- 3:00 am 47° 2 NE 3.1 ft
- 6:00 am 51° 6 W 3.5 ft
- 9:00 am 58° 8 NW 3.8 ft
- 12:00 pm 64° 8 NNW 4.2 ft
- 3:00 pm 61° 7 NNE 4.5 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 49 / 67 °F | 15 mph NW | 3.2 ft | |
| Thu 29 | 47 / 64 °F | 8 mph NNW | 4.6 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 45 / 55 °F | 21 mph W | 4.6 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 42 / 60 °F | 16 mph NNW | 5.1 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 41 / 56 °F | 16 mph WNW | 5.1 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 38 / 53 °F | 15 mph W | 3.0 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 44 / 59 °F | 22 mph WNW | 3.9 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 43 / 57 °F | 16 mph W | 5.1 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 42 / 59 °F | 14 mph WSW | 5.8 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 40 / 58 °F | 24 mph WNW | 7.3 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 45 / 59 °F | 21 mph WNW | 4.2 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 42 / 55 °F | 21 mph WNW | 4.7 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 47 / 55 °F | 21 mph WNW | 5.1 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 43 / 55 °F | 19 mph WNW | 4.2 ft |
- Thu 29 Drizzle 47° / 64° 4.6 ft
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 45° / 55° 4.6 ft
- Sat 31 Drizzle 42° / 60° 5.1 ft
- Sun 1 Drizzle 41° / 56° 5.1 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 38° / 53° 3.0 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 44° / 59° 3.9 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 43° / 57° 5.1 ft
Each day comes from the best model covering this spot: regional ones first (HRRR and NBM in the U.S., AROME, ICON-EU), then ECMWF; day 16, NOAA GFS. Waves: Météo-France up to day 10, then ECMWF WAM, coarser and further offshore.
- The models They don't agree · low confidence: unsure about rain on Saturday 31. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit warmer and normal rain. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+13.4 °F; normal high: 53 °F). Climate by month →
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 6:59 pm (local time).
The sun in Río Grande
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 4:23 am
- Full dark 10:08 pm
- Civil dawn 5:14 am
- Civil dusk 9:16 pm
- Solar noon 1:15 pm (49° high)
- Daylight 14 h 43 min (+4 min)
- Evening golden hour 7:47 pm
- Full dark 10:08 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,355,267 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Río Grande
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,432 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 2:04–4:04 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:36–4:36 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 5:53–6:53 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
According to solunar theory, fish feed more when the moon passes overhead or underfoot (major periods, about 2 h) and when it rises or sets (minor periods, 1 h). It works best around new and full moon.
Upcoming moon phases
2026 moon calendar →- Last quarter Sun, Nov 1 · 5:29 pmNov 1 in 4 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 4:03 amNov 9 in 12 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 8:48 amNov 17 in 20 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 11:54 amNov 24 in 27 days
Perigee on October 28, 226,426 mi away, coinciding with the spring tides from October 26 to 28: they will be stronger than usual.
Where to fish in Río Grande
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Water depth
Shallow, gradualShallow, gradual bottom: you need to go 2 mi out for 33 ft of water.
From the shoreline (0.8 mi from Río Grande) out to sea, heading northeast.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep1.2 mi
- 33 ft deep2 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 1.2 mi): cast far from the beach and fish the high tide, when there is more water close in.
- Swimming. A very gentle way in with plenty of shallow water, good for kids. At low tide the water can be far out.
- Diving. Shallow near shore: you only reach 33 ft at 2 mi. For dives deeper than 33 ft, go by boat.
Rough estimate: here the data comes in cells of about 0.3 mi and misses details near shore (rocks, sandbars, small coves).
Source: NOAA ETOPO 2022 (CC0), cells of about 0.3 mi; depth below mean sea level. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.
Tides near Río GrandeTides nearby
- Misión Salesiana de Santo Domingo5.8 mi
- Las Violetas12 mi
- Punta María14 mi
- Viamonte22 mi
- Cruz del Sur39 mi
- San Sebastián46 mi
- Cabo San Pablo54 mi
Río Grande at a glance
- Town or city of about 52,681 people. Coordinates: 53.788° S, 67.710° W.
- It is 75 mi north of Ushuaia, the main place in Tierra del Fuego. The sun rises 1 min later and sets 6 min earlier than in Ushuaia.
- Its coast faces northeast.
Questions about Río GrandeQuestions
What time is sunset today in Río Grande?
At 8:37 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 9:16 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Río Grande?
At 5:52 am. First light comes at 4:20 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 92% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 4:03 am.
When are the next spring tides?
From October 26 to 28, together with the lunar perigee: they will be stronger than usual.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 2:04–4:04 am, Minor 5:53–6:53 am, Major 2:36–4:36 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Río Grande?
Overcast, from 49 °F to 67 °F, with a gentle breeze from the north (12 mph) and a 4% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Río Grande?
Slight (Douglas 3): 3.0 ft waves with a period of 4.5 s from the north. The water is 47.8 °F.
When is the best time to visit Río Grande?
The best time to visit Río Grande is from December to February: highs of 59 °F to 60 °F, about 9 rainy days a month and 5 hours of sunshine a day.
Can I use this data for navigation?
No. These are predictions for fishing and leisure; for navigation, use the official publications.
Where this data comes from
Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).