Chapadmalal surf break

Chapadmalal surfForecast / Buenos Aires / Argentina

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 am Friday 22 May 2026 -03
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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
14.0° C
(Which is 1.7°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 Friday (May 22) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be 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 Friday (May 22) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 5s period and expected on Monday (May 25) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Fri 22nd May)5ft (1.6m) 12s
Best Surf 9AM (Fri 22nd May)5ft (1.6m) 12s
Most Powerful 9AM (Fri 22nd May)5ft (1.6m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun afternoon, min 8°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 7°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
2
2
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SSE
12
1.4
SSE
11
1.2
SSE
11
1.1
SSE
10
1
SSE
10
0.8
SSE
9
0.5
SSE
9
0.4
SSE
15
0.5
SSE
14
0.4
SSE
10
0.3
SSE
10
0.7
SSW
5
0.7
S
5
0.6
S
5
0.5
S
6
0.4
SSE
8
0.5
S
7
0.6
SSE
8
0.6
SSE
7
0.6
SSE
7
0.4
SSE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
683
460
302
223
183
96
46
76
113
33
18
19
23
21
18
22
26
48
37
37
23
Wind (km/h)
10
WNW
5
NE
15
NNW
15
NNW
15
N
20
N
15
NNW
20
NNW
20
NNW
20
NW
15
W
20
SW
15
SSW
15
S
10
NE
15
N
15
NNE
20
N
20
NNW
20
NNW
20
NW
off
cross
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
High Tide
11:54AM0.94m
11:50PM1.42m
12:55PM0.92m
00:53AM1.33m
1:58PM0.93m
1:59AM1.24m
2:57PM0.96m
3:05AM1.15m
3:50PM1.01m
4:08AM1.09m
4:36PM1.06m
5:06AM1.05m
5:17PM1.11m
Low Tide
6:05PM0.44m
7:30AM0.09m
7:08PM0.44m
8:26AM0.17m
8:13PM0.44m
9:20AM0.24m
9:19PM0.43m
10:10AM0.31m
10:24PM0.40m
10:57AM0.38m
11:24PM0.35m
11:39AM0.44m
00:18AM0.30m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:50
7:50
7:52
7:52
7:52
7:54
7:54
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:44
5:43
5:42
5:42
5:40
5:40
5:39
Temp °C
9
11
11
10
12
11
11
13
12
13
15
12
10
9
8
10
13
12
13
16
14
6
9
7
6
8
7
7
8
8
9
11
9
6
6
6
6
9
8
8
12
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SSE
12
1.4
SSE
11
1.2
SSE
11
1.1
SSE
10
1
SSE
10
0.8
SSE
9
0.5
SSE
9
0.4
SSE
9
0.5
SSE
14
0.4
SSE
10
0.3
SSE
10
0.3
SSE
10
0.3
SSE
9
0.6
S
5
0.5
S
6
0.4
SSE
8
0.5
S
7
0.6
SSE
8
0.6
SSE
7
0.6
SSE
7
0.4
SSE
8
Energy kJ
683
460
302
223
183
96
46
31
113
33
18
18
17
21
18
22
26
48
37
37
23
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
9
0.1
S
8
0.2
SSE
16
0.4
SSE
15
0.3
SSE
14
0.1
NE
5
0.1
NE
4
0.1
S
7
0.3
SSE
9
0.3
SSE
9
0.2
SSW
6
0.2
SSE
9
0.1
E
7
0.4
NE
4
0.4
NE
4
0.3
SE
8
Energy kJ
2
2
2
2
1
26
76
38
1
1
1
16
15
3
7
1
5
5
10
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
5
0.1
S
8
0.1
S
8
0.1
S
7
0.1
S
9
0.1
NE
4
0.2
S
7
0.1
SE
11
0.1
SE
10
0.1
NE
7
0.1
S
11
0.1
SE
10
0.1
S
9
0.3
NE
6
Energy kJ
1
1
1
1
2
1
4
5
4
2
2
4
2
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
3
0.4
NE
3
0.3
NNE
4
0.4
N
3
0.4
NNE
3
0.4
NNW
3
0.4
WSW
3
0.7
SSW
5
0.7
S
5
0.2
NNE
2
0.6
NE
4
0.3
NNW
2
0.2
NNW
2
0.4
NW
2
Energy kJ
2
2
3
2
2
3
3
19
23
1
8
1
1
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
0
1
0
0
16
16
16
16
0
166
16
556
1125
1347
16
13
1106
16
16
13
13
Best forecast wave conditions in Provincia de Buenos Aires
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Argentina
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
6
5
5
8
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
6
6
6
7
8
9
9
8
7
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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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