Chapadmalal Surf Break

Chapadmalal Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 38.21° S 57.69° W

Issued: 2 pm 17 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Chapadmalal sea temperature is
13.0° C

2.9°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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


Chapadmalal surf forecast from 17 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 24 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, S swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 24 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 12s period, S swell with 4,012 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 18 Jun, 3PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 11s period with S 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 Thursday (Jun 18) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 11s 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 4.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 24) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 18) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Thu 18th Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 11s
Best Surf 6AM (Wed 24th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 3AM (Wed 24th Jun)13ft (4.0m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 11°C on Thu afternoon, min 6°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the N by Thu morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Sun afternoon, min 6°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Sun afternoon, strong winds from the SSW by Mon night).

Wed
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
2
1
0
0
1
1
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
S
11
1.7
S
11
1.5
S
13
1.1
S
11
0.8
SSE
10
1.2
SSW
5
1.1
SSW
5
0.4
ENE
9
0.4
ENE
9
0.7
S
8
0.7
S
8
0.4
SSE
8
0.5
S
8
0.4
SSE
8
0.5
S
10
1.7
SSW
7
1.7
S
7
2
S
7
2.5
S
9
3
S
11
3
SSE
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
943
720
764
307
144
78
64
30
28
66
65
24
34
21
49
261
320
435
1051
2374
2160
Wind (km/h)
10
NE
30
NNE
35
N
20
NNW
20
NW
35
SSW
35
SW
10
W
20
NW
30
NW
25
NW
15
WNW
15
W
20
WNW
25
W
35
SSW
35
SSW
50
SSW
50
SSW
30
S
10
S
Wind State
cross
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
8:46PM1.58m
9:46AM0.99m
9:42PM1.56m
10:40AM0.97m
10:39PM1.49m
11:34AM0.97m
11:37PM1.39m
12:30PM0.99m
00:37AM1.28m
1:24PM1.02m
1:38AM1.16m
2:17PM1.05m
2:41AM1.06m
Low Tide
4:26AM-0.06m
3:54PM0.41m
5:21AM-0.02m
4:55PM0.39m
6:14AM0.04m
5:55PM0.37m
7:05AM0.12m
6:56PM0.37m
7:52AM0.21m
7:56PM0.37m
8:37AM0.31m
8:56PM0.36m
9:19AM0.39m
clear
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light rain
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
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clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
8:06
8:06
8:07
8:07
8:07
8:07
8:07
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:37
5:37
5:37
5:37
5:37
5:37
5:37
5:37
 mm
1
2
1
1
Temp °C
8
7
10
11
11
11
11
10
9
11
10
11
12
11
10
10
10
8
7
8
8
Feels °C
4
1
3
6
4
3
4
5
3
4
4
6
7
6
4
2
1
-4
-5
-1
4
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
S
11
1.7
S
11
1.5
S
13
1.1
S
11
0.8
SSE
10
0.3
ENE
6
0.5
S
10
0.7
SSW
5
0.5
SSW
7
0.7
S
8
0.7
S
8
0.4
SSE
8
0.5
S
8
0.4
SSE
8
0.5
S
10
0.3
E
9
0.3
SE
14
0.6
SE
13
0.6
SE
12
0.6
SE
12
3
SSE
12
Energy kJ
943
720
764
307
144
8
47
30
27
66
65
24
34
20
49
15
31
106
95
112
2160
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
9
0.6
SSW
11
0.6
NE
6
0.5
NE
7
0.1
E
11
0.4
ENE
7
0.4
ENE
9
0.4
ENE
9
0.4
E
9
0.3
E
9
0.4
SSW
8
0.3
SW
7
0.4
SW
7
0.3
E
10
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
11
Energy kJ
2
91
27
21
2
17
25
28
27
15
22
9
11
18
8
8
7
9
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
12
0.1
E
11
0.1
E
11
0.3
SSW
10
0.4
SSE
9
0.4
SSE
9
0.2
S
9
0.1
NE
4
0.3
ENE
9
0.2
ENE
8
0.3
SSE
10
0.1
NE
5
Energy kJ
3
2
2
19
29
27
6
1
15
7
21
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NNE
3
1
NNE
5
0.4
NNW
3
0.4
NW
3
1.2
SSW
5
1.1
SSW
5
0.5
N
3
0.4
NW
3
0.2
WNW
2
0.4
W
3
0.9
SW
6
1.7
SSW
7
1.7
S
7
2
S
7
2.5
S
9
3
S
11
Energy kJ
8
48
5
3
78
64
5
3
1
2
56
261
320
435
1051
2374
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
4
4
Distance (km)
16
428
428
0
0
507
544
0
0
140
0
0
0
18
166
513
205
599
1125
97
26
Best forecast wave conditions in Provincia de Buenos Aires
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Argentina
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
9
5
6
9
5
4
8
9
8
7
9
8
5
5
9
5
6
6
9
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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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