Chapadmalal Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.21° S 57.69° W

Chapadmalal Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 pm 03 Nov 2026 (local time)

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Today's Chapadmalal sea temperature is
14.1°C
1.5° 

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: Wednesday 18 Nov, 3AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 11s period, SSE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 18 Nov, 3AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 11s period, SSE swell with 595 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 4 Nov, 3PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 8s 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 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 6s is also forecast. 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 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Nov 18) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Nov 11) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Wed 4th Nov)1.5ft (0.4m) 8s
Best Surf 3AM (Wed 18th Nov)5ft (1.6m) 11s
Most Powerful 3AM (Wed 18th Nov)5ft (1.6m) 11s

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 20°C on Thu morning, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 7°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Fri night, calm by Sun morning).

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Wednesday
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
E
7
0.4
ENE
7
0.4
ENE
7
0.4
ENE
8
0.6
E
7
0.7
E
8
0.8
E
8
0.7
E
8
0.6
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0.5
E
8
1.7
S
6
2
S
8
1.9
S
8
1.6
SSE
8
1.3
SSE
8
1.1
SSE
8
0.8
SE
7
0.8
SE
9
0.8
SE
9
0.7
SE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
24
16
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80
57
42
28
218
470
476
298
191
138
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99
106
86
Wind (km/h)
20
ENE
10
NE
15
ENE
10
WSW
20
W
20
W
15
SW
15
NNW
15
WNW
25
S
35
S
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30
S
10
SSW
10
WNW
10
E
20
N
20
NW
20
NNW
25
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Wind State
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cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
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cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
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High Tide
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
6:47AM1.22m
7:34PM1.08m
Low Tide
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
1:57PM0.18m
1:57AM0.47m
cloud
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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8
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12
12
12
17
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17
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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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