Surf Forecasts:
Chapadmalal surf forecast from 30 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 11s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 12s period, S swell with 723 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 13s period with S 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 Thursday (Jul 30) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m 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 1.6m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 06) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Chapadmalal over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty. Looking at what we’ve got coming up for the next couple of weeks, it’s mostly a waiting game. There are a few bright spots, but you’ve got to be patient.
The first real chance to get wet won’t be until Wednesday afternoon, the 5th of August, at Chapadmalal. That’s when the stars finally start to line up. The whole period before that is littered with poor surf conditions, mostly due to strong or unfriendly winds. The swell energy is weak to moderate, often in the 100 to 200 range (moderate wave energy), and the conditions are just too messy to make it worthwhile. There’s a solid gap of several days with nothing to recommend.
Then, on the 5th of August, Wednesday afternoon, we see a change. The swell from the SE hits 4ft, with a period of 11 seconds, giving it some decent push. The combined energy is moderate at 381. The real headline is the offshore wind from the NNW, only 9 mph. That is going to clean it right up. This is your standout. It’s not huge, but for a point break that’s fairly consistent, this will be the best wave of the period. The offshore wind will make it glassy and the sets will have real shape. Just keep in the back of your mind that crowds are sometimes an issue here.
Looking further out, there’s another potential highlight early in the second week. On the morning of the 11th of August, Tuesday, a big SSE swell is forecast to roll in, a solid 7ft with a very long period of 14 seconds. The energy reading is massive at 1810 (strong to very strong wave energy). Now, that size is only for experienced surfers. The swell direction matches the optimum for the spot, and the cross-shore wind is manageable. However, the caveat is that a long-period groundswell like that can break a bit too straight at certain setups. For a point break like Chapadmalal, it should still be good, but it’s a long-range forecast, so keep an eye on it.
Right after that, on the 12th, a cleaner but smaller day might offer the best mix of size and quality for those who aren’t after monsters.
So, the play is: wait for the 5th for the cleanest conditions, and keep an eye on the 11th for the big boys.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 8°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, strong winds from the WSW by Fri night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Mon morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Sun afternoon, min 7°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | SSE 11 | S 10 | NE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 8 | E 9 | E 10 | SSW 7 | S 13 | S 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SW 8 | SSW 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 125 | 128 | 108 | 133 | 136 | 153 | 165 | 127 | 159 | 154 | 121 | 723 | 631 | 499 | 409 | 217 | 138 | 378 | 77 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:11AM0.85m | 7:52PM1.27m | 8:46AM0.87m | 8:33PM1.29m | 9:20AM0.89m | 9:13PM1.29m | 9:52AM0.93m | 9:54PM1.27m | 10:26AM0.98m | 10:36PM1.23m | 11:01AM1.04m | 11:22PM1.17m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:43AM0.22m | 1:57PM0.53m | 3:26AM0.20m | 2:46PM0.49m | 4:06AM0.20m | 3:33PM0.46m | 4:43AM0.22m | 4:18PM0.43m | 5:18AM0.26m | 5:03PM0.39m | 5:52AM0.31m | 5:49PM0.35m | |||||||
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 | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — |
 | 6:00 | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:05 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | 9 | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 9 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 |
Feels °C | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 11 | 15 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | SSE 11 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 9 | S 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 10 | SSW 7 | SSW 9 | S 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SW 7 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 |
| kJ | 125 | 128 | 108 | 47 | 26 | 12 | 165 | 127 | 159 | 82 | 106 | 723 | 631 | 499 | 409 | 217 | 109 | 142 | 77 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | — | S 8 | — | — | E 10 | S 13 | E 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 8 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 |
| kJ | 18 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 2 | — | 5 | — | — | 100 | 121 | 46 | 28 | 21 | 11 | 13 | 138 | 94 | 41 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | S 9 | — | — | SSE 16 | E 10 | — | — | E 9 | E 8 | — | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 10 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 1 | — | — | 24 | 68 | — | — | 14 | 12 | — | 12 | 11 | 11 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NE 3 | NE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | W 2 | SW 5 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | — | — | ENE 4 | — | — | SW 6 | — | SW 8 | — |
| kJ | — | — | 4 | 133 | 136 | 153 | 1 | 87 | 63 | 154 | — | — | 12 | — | — | 91 | — | 378 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 26 | 0 | 0 | 96 | 1181 | 96 | 544 | 18 | 205 | 189 | 18 | 19 | 96 | 326 | 96 | 13 | 205 | 19 | 96 |
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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).
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