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Chapadmalal Surf Forecast
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Chapadmalal surfForecast / Buenos Aires / Argentina
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 pm Saturday 16 May 2026 -03Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
14.4° C
(Which is 1.6°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 (May 18) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.8m and 15s. 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 3.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (May 19) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Mon 18th May) | 7ft (2.1m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Mon 18th May) | 7ft (2.1m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Wed 20th May) | 11ft (3.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Chapadmalal over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon afternoon, min 8°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue afternoon, min 8°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Tue night, calm by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sat 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
S 7 | S 8 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | S 10 | S 11 | S 15 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 16 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | |
320 | 193 | 688 | 400 | 369 | 641 | 1910 | 986 | 639 | 586 | 3260 | 4242 | 2951 | 1643 | 1715 | 1392 | 1033 | 902 | 770 | 550 | 340 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 6:27PM1.31m | 7:23AM1.16m | 7:16PM1.43m | 8:17AM1.13m | 8:07PM1.51m | 9:09AM1.09m | 8:59PM1.55m | 10:02AM1.03m | 9:54PM1.54m | 10:57AM0.98m | 10:51PM1.50m | 11:54AM0.94m | 11:50PM1.42m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:36AM0.05m | 1:35PM0.45m | 2:36AM-0.03m | 2:23PM0.45m | 3:36AM-0.08m | 3:14PM0.45m | 4:35AM-0.08m | 4:08PM0.45m | 5:34AM-0.04m | 5:05PM0.44m | 6:32AM0.02m | 6:05PM0.44m | 7:30AM0.09m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 |
 | 5:47 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:44 | — | 5:43 |
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Temp °C | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 |
2 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | SSE 10 | SSW 10 | S 16 | S 10 | S 11 | S 15 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | — | — | — | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 |
 kJ | 5 | 55 | 294 | 5 | 369 | 641 | 1910 | 986 | 639 | 411 | — | — | — | 1643 | 1715 | 1392 | 1033 | 902 | 770 | 550 | 340 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | S 12 | SSE 10 | S 16 | S 10 | SSE 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 5 | 26 | 115 | 5 | 52 | 640 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 532 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | S 8 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | — | — | — | WNW 4 | WNW 3 | S 12 | S 16 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 3 | NNE 3 |
| kJ | 320 | 193 | 688 | 400 | — | — | — | 14 | 1 | 586 | 3260 | 4242 | 2951 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 466 | 97 | 26 | 205 | 15 | 26 | 5 | 18 | 26 | 189 | 205 | 599 | 1125 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 96 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 16 |
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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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