Chapadmalal Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for this stretch of coast. We've got a bit of a slow start before things clean up nicely, so hang tight.

The first few days are pretty average, with Sunday the 6th offering nothing much for us. The water temperature is sitting at 51°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. We get a 7ft SSE swell on Sunday morning, but with a strong cross-onshore wind and a combined swell energy of (1196), the conditions are just too messy. By Sunday afternoon it drops to 6ft from the SSE, but it's still cross-shore and not worth the paddle.

Monday the 7th is where things start to turn. The morning brings a cleaner 4ft swell from the SSE, and the wind swings offshore from the NNW at 15 mph. That's a solid, clean session for the beginner-friendly point at Chapadmalal. It's not huge, but the offshore breeze will make for some tidy little waves.

Tuesday the 8th sees the swell drop right off. We're looking at 2ft to 1ft, and even though the wind stays offshore, the energy is just too weak. A 1ft SSE swell with a period of 12 seconds is about as weak as it gets (59), so leave the board at home.

From Wednesday the 9th right through to Friday the 11th, we're in a dry spell. The swell stays small, and by Friday we've got a strong onshore wind making a mess of things. The combined swell energy is moderate at best, but the wind is just too strong.

We get a slight pulse on Saturday the 12th, but it's onshore and junky. Not worth it.

Now, a bit of a standout appears on Sunday the 13th. It's not perfect, but the morning brings a 5ft ESE swell with a light cross-shore wind. The conditions are marginal, but there's potential for a few if you're keen. The crowd can be a factor here sometimes, so keep an eye out.

The real highlight comes on Monday the 14th. We've got a 4ft easterly swell, period around 11 seconds, and the wind is offshore from the NW, light at 6 mph in the morning. This is clean, glassy surf at Chapadmalal. The combined swell energy is moderate (378), but the quality will be good. This is the best of the bunch for the near term.

Tuesday the 15th is a write-off with strong cross-shore winds. We get a bit of a break on Wednesday the 16th, but it's still not great.

Thursday the 17th afternoon offers a nice surprise: a 3ft swell from the south with a very long period of 14 seconds. The wind is light and cross-offshore, so the waves will be clean. This is a groundswell, so the point break here should handle it well. The combined swell energy is moderate (392), but the quality makes up for it.

Friday the 18th sees a bigger south swell, 6ft, with a 14-second period. The wind is cross-offshore from the north. This one is promising, but at 6ft, it's getting a bit too big for beginners. The combined swell energy is strong (1345), so there's plenty of power. This is a standout for the second week, but remember, long-range calls are less certain.

Saturday the 19th and Sunday the 20th both offer clean, offshore conditions with moderate swells. Good for a solid session.

After that, we're back to onshore winds and small surf from Monday the 21st onwards.

So, overall: Monday the 14th is the pick for clean, fun waves, and Friday the 18th is the one to watch for a bit more size and power, though it's for more experienced surfers. Don't bother with the first weekend.

Rusty.

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