Chapadmalal Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright mate, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for our patch.

Right off the bat, the standout session is Monday morning, the 24th of August at Chapadmalal. This is the one to circle. We’ve got a solid 6ft swell rolling in from the SSE with a period of 11 seconds, and the wind is glassy – dead calm. That’s a recipe for clean, lined-up waves. The water’s sitting at a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, so it’s a bit more comfortable than you’d expect. The combined wave energy reading is 843, so there’s plenty of push behind it. This is a point break that’s fairly consistent, so you won’t be scratching around. Keep in mind the crowds can be an issue sometimes here, but with conditions this good, it’s worth sharing the lineup.

Now, the lead-up on Sunday the 23rd is a write-off. That 10ft swell from the SSE is just too much for this spot, and with a cross-shore wind, it’s going to be a messy, blown-out mess, not to mention dangerous for anyone who isn't a pro. Not worth your time.

After that Monday morning glory, the rest of the week drops off. Monday afternoon turns to poor conditions as the wind swings onshore, and Tuesday through most of the following week is pretty ordinary. There are some clean-looking mornings on the 27th and 28th of August, but the swell drops to around 3ft or less, and the energy readings fall to the 100-300 range. You’ll get a wave, but it’s not going to fire like that Monday. There’s a window on Friday the 28th morning with a clean offshore flow and 2ft swell, but it's very marginal.

From the 29th of August right through to the 7th of September, we’re looking at a long, dry spell. Surfless or incredibly weak conditions become the norm. The swell direction swings around to the east, and wave heights sit below 3ft. The combined energy often drops below the 100 mark, which is barely a ripple. There are a few mornings in there with offshore wind, but with that little energy, it’s just a flat, clean surface. Not much to get excited about. One of the better calls might be the 2nd of September, with a 3ft SSE swell and a clean offshore wind, but the energy is still low (193) and the forecast says the conditions are poor. It’s a tease, not a proper session.

So, to wrap it up: your one true standout is Monday morning, the 24th of August. Get in before the crowds realise it’s clean. After that, we’re in for a long, quiet run of small waves and ordinary conditions. It’s a lull in the action, but that’s how it goes sometimes. Keep an eye on the forecast, things can always change.

Rusty.

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