Surf Forecasts:
Chapadmalal surf forecast from 18 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 22 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 14s period, S swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 22 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 15s period, SSE swell with 8,418 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 19 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 5s period with NE 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 Saturday (Sep 19) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 7s is also forecast. 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 4.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 22) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 20) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Sat 19th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Tue 22nd Sep) | 15ft (4.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Tue 22nd Sep) | 15ft (4.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Chapadmalal over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Fri morning, strong winds from the WSW by Sun night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 6°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (severe gales from the SW on Mon afternoon, light winds from the NE by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 11 | NE 5 | S 9 | NE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 8 | WSW 7 | SSW 10 | SSW 12 | S 14 | SSE 15 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SE 11 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 26 | 10 | 18 | 26 | 19 | 57 | 150 | 64 | 42 | 243 | 2725 | 3446 | 7432 | 7701 | 3264 | 1332 | 1062 | 669 | 371 | 223 | 121 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 11:51AM1.17m | 00:59AM0.88m | 12:36PM1.13m | 1:59AM0.82m | 1:28PM1.10m | 3:09AM0.78m | 2:30PM1.08m | 4:19AM0.76m | 3:35PM1.09m | 5:12AM0.77m | 4:35PM1.13m | 5:51AM0.81m | 5:27PM1.17m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:10PM0.27m | 6:39AM0.57m | 8:03PM0.31m | 7:19AM0.60m | 9:02PM0.35m | 8:07AM0.62m | 10:07PM0.36m | 9:04AM0.62m | 11:10PM0.35m | 10:09AM0.60m | 00:04AM0.32m | 11:13AM0.55m | 00:50AM0.30m | ||||||||
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 | 6:47 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — |
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mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 21 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 19 | 17 |
Feels °C | 16 | 18 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 9 | 1 | -8 | -6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 13 | 16 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | NE 5 | S 8 | S 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 8 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | ENE 10 | SSE 15 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SE 11 |
| kJ | 26 | 7 | 11 | 6 | 12 | 4 | 85 | 64 | 42 | 106 | 68 | 33 | 35 | 7701 | 3264 | 1332 | 1062 | 669 | 371 | 223 | 121 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 5 | S 11 | S 12 | S 9 | E 11 | S 9 | S 8 | S 11 | SSW 5 | — | — | — | — | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | E 10 | E 10 | NE 6 | E 9 | E 9 | NE 6 |
| kJ | 2 | 10 | 3 | 26 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 10 | 9 | — | — | — | — | 45 | 22 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 10 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SE 8 | E 12 | E 11 | S 12 | E 10 | S 12 | — | S 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 9 | SW 7 | WSW 6 | NW 3 |
| kJ | 8 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | — | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNE 3 | NE 5 | N 2 | NE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | SW 2 | WNW 3 | WSW 7 | SSW 10 | SSW 12 | S 14 | — | — | N 3 | NNW 4 | NNE 6 | N 3 | N 4 | WSW 4 |
| kJ | — | 3 | 18 | 1 | 19 | 57 | 150 | 3 | 3 | 243 | 2725 | 3446 | 7432 | — | — | 8 | 21 | 28 | 10 | 13 | 6 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 13 | 1366 | 1348 | 166 | 1348 | 1383 | 16 | 5 | 141 | 556 | 596 | 1094 | 599 | 221 | 27 | 395 | 395 | 15 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
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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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