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Chapadmalal surfForecast / Buenos Aires / Argentina
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Chapadmalal surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Chapadmalal sea temperature is
15.8° C
(Which is 2.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year)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 Sunday (May 10) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 5.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 4.5m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Chapadmalal in the next 16 days are 5.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (May 12) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Sun 10th May) | 18ft (5.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Sun 10th May) | 18ft (5.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Sat 9th May) | 18ft (5.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Chapadmalal over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon afternoon, min 8°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SSW on Sat night, moderate winds from the WSW by Tue morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Wed night, calm by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sat 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
SSE 16 | SSE 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | S 11 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 11 | S 11 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | |
14124 | 12076 | 9884 | 8861 | 5468 | 2866 | 2172 | 1545 | 1002 | 819 | 1107 | 1946 | 1174 | 1189 | 1512 | 1382 | 750 | 422 | 287 | 270 | 465 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | |
High Tide | 00:26AM1.14m | 1:42PM0.77m | 1:19AM1.13m | 2:35PM0.79m | 2:20AM1.13m | 3:24PM0.85m | 3:25AM1.13m | 4:10PM0.94m | 4:29AM1.15m | 4:55PM1.05m | 5:30AM1.16m | 5:40PM1.18m | 6:28AM1.17m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:35PM0.61m | 8:17AM0.33m | 7:22PM0.60m | 9:06AM0.34m | 8:19PM0.57m | 9:53AM0.35m | 9:22PM0.51m | 10:38AM0.36m | 10:27PM0.42m | 11:22AM0.38m | 11:32PM0.30m | 12:05PM0.40m | 00:35AM0.17m | ||||||||
— | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:45 | |
5:53 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:49 | — | 5:47 | |
— | 1 | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 10 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 11 |
-2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 6 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SE 16 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | SE 10 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | — |
— | — | 7420 | 5974 | 3833 | 2866 | 2172 | 1545 | 1002 | 674 | 10 | 1946 | 1174 | 743 | 15 | 1382 | 750 | 422 | 287 | 270 | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 7 | — | NE 10 | — | — | SE 15 | — | ESE 14 | SE 10 | — | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 11 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 43 | — | 4 | — | — | 9 | — | 20 | 50 | — | 212 | 203 | 12 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 10 | E 10 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | SW 7 | — | WNW 3 | WSW 7 | SSE 12 | S 11 | — | — | SSW 11 | S 11 | — | — | — | — | SW 9 | S 8 |
14124 | 12076 | 9884 | 8861 | 5468 | 289 | — | 10 | 202 | 819 | 1107 | — | — | 1189 | 1512 | — | — | — | — | 220 | 465 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1185 | 205 | 1181 | 205 | 26 | 26 | 1 | 166 | 26 | 97 | 26 | 5 | 26 | 18 | 205 | 97 | 26 | 0 | 26 | 43 | 26 |
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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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