
Surf Forecasts:
Chapadmalal surf forecast from 9 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 13 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 12 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s period, SSE swell with 666 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 9 Sep, 3PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 13s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Chapadmalal this week:
The surf forecast for Chapadmalal over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Chapadmalal in the next 16 days are 2.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 12) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Monday (Sep 14) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Wed 9th Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Sun 13th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Sat 12th Sep) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Chapadmalal over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 6°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, strong winds from the SE by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 3°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the WNW by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | S 13 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 5 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | S 8 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 11 | S 10 | S 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
113 | 125 | 87 | 51 | 47 | 43 | 25 | 97 | 632 | 441 | 201 | 308 | 208 | 241 | 180 | 41 | 14 | 15 | 87 | 333 | 209 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | glassy | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | on | on | on | on | glassy | off | glassy | cross-off | off | off | off | cross | cross | on |
High Tide | 5:20PM1.39m | 6:17AM0.93m | 6:20PM1.41m | 7:06AM1.00m | 7:16PM1.40m | 7:51AM1.08m | 8:08PM1.37m | 8:33AM1.15m | 8:57PM1.30m | 9:13AM1.20m | 9:45PM1.22m | 9:52AM1.23m | 10:32PM1.13m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:13AM0.49m | 00:59AM0.13m | 12:27PM0.42m | 1:51AM0.13m | 1:30PM0.34m | 2:36AM0.15m | 2:27PM0.27m | 3:17AM0.19m | 3:19PM0.21m | 3:54AM0.26m | 4:07PM0.18m | 4:29AM0.33m | 4:53PM0.17m | ||||||||
7:01 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | |
— | 6:35 | — | — | 6:36 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:38 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 19 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 10 | 9 | 7 |
Feels °C | 11 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 2 | -3 | -2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 11 | 10 | 4 | 0 | -1 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | S 13 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | SSE 8 | S 8 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 11 | E 10 | S 7 |
113 | 125 | 87 | 51 | 47 | 43 | 25 | 21 | 11 | 441 | 201 | 308 | 208 | 241 | 180 | 41 | 14 | 15 | 87 | 8 | 209 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 4 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | S 10 | E 13 | SSE 11 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | E 7 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | NE 5 | NE 5 | S 10 |
6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 3 | 24 | 83 | 44 | 20 | 17 | 22 | 12 | 14 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 66 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | E 9 | SW 5 | SW 4 | E 8 | ENE 3 | ENE 4 | S 11 | — | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ESE 6 | ENE 8 | SSE 11 | NNE 4 | S 13 | E 9 | E 10 | SSE 12 |
3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 | — | 13 | 1 | 5 | 12 | 11 | 23 | 22 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 15 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 3 | WNW 3 | — | — | — | NE 3 | — | SSE 5 | SSE 8 | — | — | — | NW 3 | — | ENE 8 | N 3 | NW 3 | N 3 | SW 3 | S 10 | — |
5 | 1 | — | — | — | 3 | — | 97 | 632 | — | — | — | 2 | — | 46 | 7 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 333 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 13 | 1135 | 1351 | 842 | 97 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 13 | 428 | 26 | 556 | 842 |
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Information about the Chapadmalal Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Chapadmalal provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Chapadmalal can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Chapadmalal 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 (Chapadmalal) 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 Chapadmalal 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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