Surf Forecasts:
Chapadmalal surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 12s period, SSE swell with 1,671 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 7 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period with SE 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 Friday (Aug 07) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Chapadmalal in the next 16 days are 2.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) 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 0.8m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 08) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Fri 7th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Mon 10th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Chapadmalal over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s talk about Chapadmalal in feet and miles per hour. This is a point break, good for learners, and it’s open to the ocean. The water’s at 10°, which is a solid 2° warmer than normal for this time of year – a nice surprise.
The first few days are a bust. From Friday the 7th through Sunday the 9th, the wind is screaming at 18 to 28 mph from the west and southwest, making it choppy and cross-off. There’s swell in the water, 4 to 7 feet, but the wind just kills it. The energy is moderate to strong (444 to 1016), but it’s not surfable.
Monday the 10th is a washout, too – strong onshore wind and a 7-foot swell that’s just too big for this spot. The energy is very strong (1551), but it’s ugly.
Here’s the first good window. Tuesday morning, the 11th of August. The wind drops to a light 6 mph cross-off, and we’ve got a clean 6-foot swell from the SSE at 11 seconds. That’s a long-period groundswell, which means better shaped waves, and at a point break, it’s a bonus. The energy is strong (930). This is the best early option. The sets will have longer waits, so paddling out might be a bit easier.
Wednesday morning the 12th is a gem. Glassy conditions with a 3 mph breeze from the ENE. The swell is 4 feet from the SSE at 10 seconds. The energy is moderate (373). This is about as clean as it gets – perfect for a relaxed session.
Thursday the 13th offers more clean conditions with light offshore winds and a 3-foot south swell. Good, but small.
Then the surf dies. From Friday the 14th through Sunday the 16th, the swell drops to 2 feet or less, with onshore wind picking up. The energy is weak (95 to 54). It’s small and choppy.
The flat spell continues through the 17th and 18th, with tiny waves and light breezes. The energy is weak (52 to 223). A slight improvement on Wednesday the 19th afternoon with a fresh offshore wind and a 3-foot swell, but it’s still just average.
The last chance is Saturday the 22nd of August morning. A gentle 9 mph cross-off and a 3-foot swell from the south with a 12-second period, giving it some energy (359). Clean and promising, but it’s a long way off.
So, the clear winners are Tuesday morning the 11th for the most power and Wednesday morning the 12th for the glassy, clean conditions. The rest is mostly flat or blown out.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sun morning. Very mild (max 11°C on Fri afternoon, min 5°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Sat afternoon, light winds from the SSW by Mon morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Mon afternoon, min 5°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | SE 9 | SW 7 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SSW 10 | S 9 | S 8 | SSW 10 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 15 | SSE 13 | SSE 11 | S 11 | SSE 11 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 104 | 97 | 116 | 734 | 1228 | 869 | 830 | 493 | 979 | 1671 | 1396 | 858 | 622 | 458 | 363 | 381 | 746 | 370 | 238 | 187 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:13AM0.97m | 2:11PM1.27m | 3:22AM0.92m | 3:15PM1.32m | 4:31AM0.90m | 4:22PM1.38m | 5:35AM0.89m | 5:27PM1.44m | 6:33AM0.91m | 6:29PM1.49m | 7:26AM0.95m | 7:27PM1.51m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:31PM0.22m | 8:02AM0.52m | 9:39PM0.18m | 8:49AM0.54m | 10:52PM0.15m | 9:48AM0.54m | 00:05AM0.11m | 11:03AM0.51m | 1:12AM0.07m | 12:21PM0.47m | 2:10AM0.04m | 1:32PM0.40m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — |
 | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:12 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 11 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 7 |
Feels °C | 4 | 0 | -2 | -2 | -3 | -1 | -1 | -2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSW 9 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | S 10 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 13 | SSE 11 | S 11 | SSE 11 |
| kJ | 104 | 97 | 82 | 51 | 612 | 50 | 106 | 182 | 682 | 1671 | 1396 | 858 | 622 | 458 | 363 | 260 | 746 | 370 | 238 | 187 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SSW 6 | S 7 | — | SE 10 | — | — | — | SE 12 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SSE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SSE 15 | SSE 15 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
| kJ | 67 | 23 | 1 | — | 35 | — | — | — | 531 | 689 | 72 | 99 | 273 | 43 | 21 | 381 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SSW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 10 | E 10 | E 10 | SSW 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 |
| kJ | 23 | 23 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 20 | 2 | 2 | 17 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 3 | NNW 3 | SW 7 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SSW 10 | S 9 | S 8 | SSW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 3 | — | — | NNE 2 |
| kJ | 3 | 6 | 116 | 734 | 1228 | 869 | 830 | 493 | 979 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 26 | 124 | 205 | 513 | 205 | 140 | 595 | 205 | 26 | 26 | 1 | 0 | 96 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 0 |
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