Chapadmalal Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.21° S 57.69° W

Chapadmalal Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 pm 13 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Chapadmalal sea temperature is
11.3°C
0.5° 

Chapadmalal surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Chapadmalal surf forecast from 14 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 19 Oct, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 10s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 15 Oct, 9PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, ESE swell with 408 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 19 Oct, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 10s period with E 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 Monday (Oct 19) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m 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 1.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 15) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Mon 19th Oct)3.5ft (1.0m) 10s
Best Surf 3AM (Mon 19th Oct)3.5ft (1.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 9PM (Thu 15th Oct)6ft (1.8m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 47mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Wed night, min 9°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon morning, min 9°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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ESE
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High Tide
9:23PM1.11m
9:15AM1.27m
10:08PM1.05m
9:53AM1.25m
10:51PM0.98m
10:33AM1.22m
11:36PM0.91m
11:14AM1.18m
00:24AM0.85m
11:58AM1.14m
1:19AM0.79m
12:48PM1.10m
2:25AM0.76m
Low Tide
3:45AM0.44m
4:27PM0.14m
4:17AM0.49m
5:09PM0.17m
4:50AM0.53m
5:54PM0.21m
5:25AM0.56m
6:43PM0.27m
6:05AM0.58m
7:35PM0.31m
6:49AM0.60m
8:32PM0.35m
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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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