Chapadmalal Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.21° S 57.69° W

Chapadmalal Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 pm 02 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Chapadmalal sea temperature is
11.0°C
1.2° 

Chapadmalal surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Chapadmalal surf forecast from 2 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 4 Oct, 12AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 9 Oct, 9PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s period, ESE swell with 613 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 4 Oct, 12AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period with SE 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 Sunday (Oct 04) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s. 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 Friday (Oct 09) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 03) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Sun 4th Oct)3ft (0.9m) 10s
Best Surf12AM (Sun 4th Oct)3ft (0.9m) 10s
Most Powerful 9PM (Fri 9th Oct)7.5ft (2.3m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 9°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Fri afternoon, calm by Sun night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the ESE by Thu morning).

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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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High Tide
11:45PM1.00m
11:39AM1.37m
00:43AM0.92m
12:38PM1.35m
1:49AM0.86m
1:45PM1.33m
3:00AM0.84m
2:57PM1.31m
4:08AM0.87m
4:08PM1.30m
5:06AM0.92m
5:12PM1.30m
Low Tide
6:17PM0.08m
5:49AM0.50m
7:18PM0.11m
6:38AM0.52m
8:24PM0.15m
7:38AM0.53m
9:33PM0.18m
8:50AM0.52m
10:41PM0.19m
10:08AM0.49m
11:42PM0.20m
11:22AM0.43m
00:35AM0.22m
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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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