Chapadmalal surf break

Chapadmalal surfForecast / Buenos Aires / Argentina

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 pm Sunday 26 Apr 2026 -03
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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
18.2° C
(Which is 3.8°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 Monday (Apr 27) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m and 10s. 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 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 02) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Mon 27th Apr)7ft (2.1m) 10s
Best Surf 3PM (Mon 27th Apr)7ft (2.1m) 10s
Most Powerful 3PM (Sat 2nd May)10ft (3.0m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 9°C on Sun afternoon). Winds decreasing (gales from the SW on Sun night, moderate winds from the WNW by Mon night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Wed afternoon, light winds from the NW by Thu afternoon).

Sun
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
!
!
3
2
1
0
0
!
2
1
2
2
2
0
0
0
!
!
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
8
3
SSW
9
3
S
10
2.1
SSE
10
2.1
SE
11
1.8
SE
11
1.4
SE
11
1.1
SE
11
0.9
SE
10
2
SW
9
2.5
SW
9
1.3
S
10
1.4
S
11
1.2
S
10
1.2
S
12
1.2
S
11
1.7
SSW
10
2.2
S
9
3
S
13
2.5
SSW
11
2.5
S
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
94
1320
1553
890
1009
738
462
292
177
621
1119
319
441
290
407
363
610
783
2492
1628
1199
Wind (km/h)
60
WNW
65
SW
40
SSW
25
SW
25
W
20
WNW
25
NW
35
NNW
45
WNW
50
WSW
20
WNW
25
NW
20
WNW
20
NW
20
NW
20
NW
40
SSW
40
SSW
45
SW
25
SW
30
W
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
High Tide
3:26PM0.88m
3:22AM1.23m
4:24PM0.92m
4:28AM1.19m
5:13PM0.99m
5:26AM1.16m
5:56PM1.06m
6:19AM1.14m
6:34PM1.12m
7:08AM1.12m
7:11PM1.17m
7:54AM1.09m
7:47PM1.21m
8:38AM1.06m
Low Tide
9:30PM0.49m
10:51AM0.24m
10:41PM0.46m
11:44AM0.28m
11:46PM0.40m
12:31PM0.32m
00:42AM0.34m
1:11PM0.37m
1:31AM0.27m
1:46PM0.42m
2:14AM0.21m
2:19PM0.46m
2:56AM0.17m
light rain
thunderstorm
cloud
light rain
part cloud
clear
clear
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
clear
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
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7:28
7:28
7:30
7:31
7:31
7:33
7:33
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6:08
6:07
6:06
6:05
6:04
6:02
6:01
6:00
3
4
3
1
1
Temp °C
12
14
14
14
12
13
15
14
16
16
14
16
19
17
19
22
16
14
14
13
12
3
2
5
9
7
7
8
5
7
7
9
10
14
13
16
19
8
4
4
4
2
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
8
0.4
SE
11
2.1
SSE
10
2.1
SE
11
1.8
SE
11
1.4
SE
11
1.1
SE
11
0.9
SE
10
0.6
SE
10
1.6
SSW
9
1.3
S
10
1.4
S
11
1.2
S
10
1.2
S
12
1.2
S
11
0.1
SE
10
0.1
E
11
0.1
E
11
2.2
S
11
1.9
S
10
Energy kJ
94
43
890
1009
738
462
292
177
84
433
319
441
290
407
363
4
2
2
1096
666
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
E
7
1.6
SSW
10
1.2
SSW
9
0.9
SSW
8
0.6
SSW
8
0.4
SSW
8
0.4
NNE
5
0.1
NE
7
0.6
SE
10
0.6
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.3
SE
11
0.3
SE
11
0.1
SE
10
0.1
E
12
Energy kJ
4
501
232
99
48
19
11
2
67
67
38
18
18
4
3
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
8
0.1
E
10
0.1
E
11
0.1
E
11
0.1
NE
7
Energy kJ
4
2
2
2
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
W
4
3
SSW
9
3
S
10
1.8
SW
9
0.4
WNW
3
0.4
NW
3
0.9
NNW
4
1.1
NW
4
2
SW
9
2.5
SW
9
0.3
NW
2
0.3
NNW
3
0.3
NNW
2
0.6
NNW
3
1.7
SSW
10
2.2
S
9
3
S
13
2.5
SSW
11
2.5
S
10
Energy kJ
50
1320
1553
516
3
3
19
37
621
1119
1
2
1
7
610
783
2492
1628
1199
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
4
1
3
4
3
3
2
2
1
4
2
3
2
2
2
1
1
2
3
2
Distance (km)
1181
1351
1253
26
26
0
29
166
466
594
1
0
18
0
0
0
427
842
1094
205
205
Best forecast wave conditions in Provincia de Buenos Aires
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
3
2
4
2
3
2
2
2
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Argentina
Rating
(10 max)
1
4
4
3
3
2
1
1
4
2
3
2
2
2
1
1
3
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
6
6
5
5
5
9
6
9
5
5
4
7
6
5
5
4
4
4
5
5
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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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