
Surf Forecasts:
Chapmans Point surf forecast from 17 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 20 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 22 Oct, 11AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 17s period, SSW swell with 6,896 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 17 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 15s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Chapmans Point this week:
The surf forecast for Chapmans Point over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 17) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Chapmans Point in the next 16 days are 3.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 22) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 24) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sat 17th Oct) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Tue 20th Oct) | 10ft (3.0m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Thu 22nd Oct) | 11ft (3.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Chapmans Point over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the WSW by Thu morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
857 | 1094 | 1597 | 1220 | 1094 | 765 | 613 | 594 | 711 | 796 | 2720 | 5647 | 3971 | 3287 | 3919 | 6896 | 6719 | 5089 | 3504 | 3156 | 2258 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 00:35AM0.84m | 00:45AM0.76m | 00:30AM0.67m | 6:53AM0.67m | 10:55PM0.62m | 8:00AM0.72m | 9:49PM0.65m | 8:41AM0.76m | 9:37PM0.73m | 9:17AM0.78m | 9:43PM0.82m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 4:23PM0.21m | 4:08PM0.22m | 3:39PM0.24m | 3:28AM0.65m | 3:19PM0.24m | 2:42AM0.56m | 3:16PM0.25m | 2:57AM0.46m | 3:22PM0.26m | 3:24AM0.37m | 3:32PM0.28m | 3:56AM0.28m | |||||||||
5:09 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:03 | — | — | 5:03 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | |
— | 6:06 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:10 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 |
Feels °C | 17 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 |
857 | 1094 | 1597 | 1220 | 1094 | 765 | 613 | 594 | 711 | 796 | 2720 | 5647 | 3971 | 3287 | 3919 | 6896 | 6719 | 5089 | 3504 | 3156 | 2258 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | — | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | SW 6 | SSW 24 | SSW 21 | SSW 19 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
4 | — | 21 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 45 | 54 | 178 | 922 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 8 | E 8 | E 7 | SSW 21 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 1 | 294 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 3 | S 3 | — | WSW 3 | SW 5 | SW 7 | SW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 16 | — | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | — | — | ENE 4 |
3 | 4 | — | 5 | 55 | 212 | 102 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2386 | — | 3631 | 2958 | — | — | 18 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 388 | 1055 | 1 | 1380 | 1055 | 233 | 233 | 1386 | 1 | 233 | 1367 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 1055 | 1055 | 1272 | 290 | 495 | 631 | 118 |
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Information about the Chapmans Point Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Chapmans Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Chapmans Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Chapmans Point 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 (Chapmans Point) 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 Chapmans Point 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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