Surf Forecasts:
Chapadmalal surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 17 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, SE swell with 756 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 15 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 7s period with ENE 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 (Jul 15) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Chapadmalal in the next 16 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) 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 0.8m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Wed 15th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Fri 17th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Chapadmalal over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Imperial Version
Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a good look at the 16-day window for the region. The standout for the whole period is going to be a couple of days at the end, but before we get there, we’ve got a bit of a mixed bag to work through, so patience is key.
The first decent window doesn’t arrive until Friday afternoon, July 17th. The morning is a write-off with light rain and cross-shore wind, but by the afternoon, the wind swings around to a light offshore from the north, and the swell bumps up to a clean 3 ft from the ENE. The period is a short 8 seconds, so it’s a bit lumpy and local, but it’s clean and rideable. The combined energy at that point is moderate (225), so it’s not packing a huge punch, but it’s a start.
We then hit a gap. The next real chance doesn’t come until the following Wednesday morning, July 22nd. This is where things get interesting. The wind goes glassy, right off the sea, and we’ve got a nice 5 ft swell from the ESE with a period of 10 seconds. The combined energy is strong (378), and the water is a touch warmer than normal for the time of year at 51°, which is nice. This is a proper clean session, and the best surf on offer in the first half of the outlook.
After that, the forecast gets a bit messy again with onshore winds building through the weekend. Then we get to the real standout. Saturday morning, July 25th, is a beauty. The wind is a light offshore from the west, and the swell has built to 6 ft from the south. The period is a short 8 seconds, so it’s a bit of a wind-swell combo, but it’s clean and has some push. The combined energy is strong (396). This is the best of the lot. It’s a bit too big for beginners, but for anyone with a bit of experience, it’s a go.
The following days, July 26th and 28th, also offer some clean, offshore conditions with solid swell, but the 25th is the real highlight. The break here is Chapadmalal, a point that’s fairly consistent and exposed to the SSE swell. The crowds are sometimes an issue, so keep an eye out, but it’s a fun spot.
The very end of the window, on July 28th, shows a decent 4 ft groundswell from the ESE with a very long 13-second period. That’s a lot of energy (481), and it’s clean with a light offshore wind. This is a promising long-range option, but it’s a week and a half away, so keep an eye on the updates.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 7°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Tue morning, light winds from the NNE by Thu morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Sat afternoon, calm by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 9 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 6 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | S 9 | E 5 | SSE 6 | SE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 125 | 86 | 73 | 31 | 32 | 46 | 37 | 54 | 65 | 33 | 130 | 84 | 69 | 108 | 92 | 98 | 76 | 78 | 86 | 158 | 684 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 6:39PM1.52m | 7:43AM0.96m | 7:37PM1.56m | 8:35AM0.97m | 8:34PM1.56m | 9:27AM1.00m | 9:30PM1.52m | 10:17AM1.03m | 10:24PM1.44m | 11:06AM1.06m | 11:19PM1.32m | 11:54AM1.09m | 00:13AM1.20m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:26PM0.49m | 2:20AM-0.01m | 1:36PM0.45m | 3:18AM-0.03m | 2:42PM0.39m | 4:11AM-0.01m | 3:44PM0.35m | 5:01AM0.03m | 4:43PM0.32m | 5:47AM0.11m | 5:40PM0.30m | 6:29AM0.19m | 6:35PM0.30m | ||||||||
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 | 8:03 | — | — | 8:03 | — | — | 8:03 | — | — | 8:03 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — |
 | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 3 | 7 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 15 |
Temp °C | 10 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
Feels °C | 4 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 17 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 9 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | S 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | S 9 | S 8 | E 6 | E 9 |
| kJ | 125 | 86 | 73 | 31 | 32 | 46 | 37 | 54 | 23 | 33 | 65 | 84 | 69 | 108 | 92 | 98 | 76 | 73 | 86 | 92 | 57 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | S 12 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | S 8 | S 10 | S 9 | ESE 10 | S 8 | ESE 10 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 5 | S 10 | S 9 | E 10 | S 8 | E 11 | SSW 7 |
| kJ | 3 | 4 | 3 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 34 | 43 | 21 | 12 | 20 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 16 | 39 | 78 | 34 | 35 | 30 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 13 | SW 7 | S 11 | S 11 | SE 10 | S 16 | ESE 11 | S 13 | S 16 | S 8 | S 7 | S 7 | S 14 | S 11 | S 10 | SW 6 | S 11 | SSE 8 | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 13 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 46 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 4 | N 3 | NNE 6 | — | NE 7 | — | — | — | ENE 8 | ENE 6 | ENE 8 | — | SSW 3 | SW 4 | — | SW 5 | — | E 2 | E 5 | SSE 6 | SE 8 |
| kJ | 12 | 8 | 40 | — | 56 | — | — | — | 65 | 28 | 130 | — | 4 | 26 | — | 10 | — | 1 | 80 | 158 | 684 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 427 | 16 | 16 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 438 | 19 | 0 | 13 | 19 | 928 | 1208 | 395 |
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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).
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