Chapadmalal Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.21° S 57.69° W

Chapadmalal Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 pm 02 Nov 2026 (local time)

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Today's Chapadmalal sea temperature is
13.7°C
1.2° 

Chapadmalal surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Chapadmalal surf forecast from 3 Nov 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 8 Nov, 12AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 17 Nov, 9AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, ENE swell with 1,310 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 4 Nov, 6AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 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 (Nov 04) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Chapadmalal in the next 16 days are 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Nov 17) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Nov 04) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Wed 4th Nov)1.5ft (0.4m) 7s
Best Surf12AM (Sun 8th Nov)5ft (1.5m) 8s
Most Powerful 9AM (Tue 17th Nov)8ft (2.5m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 7°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Fri night, calm by Sun afternoon).

Tuesday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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E
7
0.5
E
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E
7
0.4
ENE
7
0.4
ENE
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0.5
E
8
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8
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1.9
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7
2
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7
1.8
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8
1.5
SSE
8
1.3
SSE
8
1.1
SSE
8
0.9
SSE
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
34
24
24
16
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32
46
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80
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44
29
328
434
397
246
202
142
96
Wind (km/h)
10
W
5
SE
20
ENE
15
NE
15
NW
25
SSW
15
W
15
WNW
15
SW
10
NNW
15
S
30
S
35
SSE
30
S
25
S
5
WSW
15
WNW
5
WSW
15
NW
Wind State
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off
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cross-off
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High Tide
1:38AM0.88m
1:37PM1.31m
2:46AM0.90m
2:48PM1.25m
3:48AM0.95m
3:57PM1.20m
4:41AM1.02m
4:59PM1.17m
5:26AM1.09m
5:56PM1.14m
6:08AM1.16m
6:47PM1.11m
Low Tide
7:46AM0.48m
9:16PM0.19m
8:58AM0.46m
10:16PM0.23m
10:10AM0.42m
11:10PM0.28m
11:18AM0.36m
11:59PM0.33m
12:18PM0.30m
00:42AM0.38m
1:10PM0.23m
1:21AM0.42m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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