
Surf Forecasts:
Chapadmalal surf forecast from 28 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 3 Nov, 6PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, SSW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 3 Nov, 9PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 9s period, SSW swell with 878 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 1 Nov, 9PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s 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 Sunday (Nov 01) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 7s. 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 2.4m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Nov 03) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Nov 01) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Sun 1st Nov) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Tue 3rd Nov) | 7ft (2.2m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Tue 3rd Nov) | 8ft (2.4m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Chapadmalal over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Wed night, fresh winds from the NE by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Sat night, light winds from the W by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 28 | Thursday 29 | Friday 30 | Saturday 31 | Sunday 1 | Monday 2 | Tuesday 3 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | E 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | ENE 4 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | SW 6 | SSW 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
15 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 19 | 15 | 29 | 49 | 53 | 62 | 71 | 77 | 85 | 60 | 72 | 43 | 34 | 34 | 25 | 266 | 740 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:59PM1.15m | 8:49AM1.44m | 9:48PM1.09m | 9:39AM1.47m | 10:39PM1.03m | 10:31AM1.47m | 11:34PM0.96m | 11:28AM1.44m | 00:33AM0.91m | 12:30PM1.38m | 1:38AM0.88m | 1:37PM1.31m | 2:46AM0.90m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:20PM0.02m | 3:14AM0.45m | 4:15PM-0.02m | 3:57AM0.47m | 5:12PM-0.01m | 4:44AM0.48m | 6:11PM0.03m | 5:38AM0.48m | 7:12PM0.08m | 6:39AM0.49m | 8:15PM0.13m | 7:46AM0.48m | 9:16PM0.19m | ||||||||
5:48 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | |
— | 7:21 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:25 | — | — | 7:27 | — | |
mm | — | 4 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | — | 8 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 18 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 20 | 17 | 21 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 14 |
Feels °C | 15 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 15 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | S 9 | ENE 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | S 8 |
15 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 19 | 15 | 13 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 43 | 34 | 34 | 25 | 18 | 432 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 5 | E 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | E 8 | E 8 | SSW 6 | SW 6 | SE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | S 7 | S 8 | S 8 | SW 4 | SW 4 | — | E 8 |
3 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 12 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 9 | — | SW 6 | — | SE 10 | S 5 | — | — | — | — | — | S 10 | SE 6 | E 6 | S 7 | S 8 | — | — |
3 | 1 | 3 | 6 | — | 1 | — | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 3 | NE 3 | NE 4 | NE 4 | ENE 3 | E 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | — | — | — | — | SW 6 | SSW 8 |
1 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 29 | 49 | 53 | 62 | 71 | 77 | 85 | 60 | 72 | — | — | — | — | 266 | 740 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 445 | 1208 | 1106 | 1106 | 1357 | 548 | 1347 | 1253 | 1208 | 465 | 928 | 1351 | 504 | 842 | 16 | 0 | 18 | 445 | 13 | 16 | 96 |
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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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