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Chapmans Point Surf Forecast
/ WA – Far South (31 breaks) / Western Australia (159 breaks) /
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Chapmans Point surfForecast / WA – Far South / Australia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Tuesday 12 May 2026 AWSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Chapmans Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Chapmans Point sea temperature is
18.7° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)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 Wednesday (May 13) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Chapmans Point in the next 16 days are 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 15) at 8PM. 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 Wednesday (May 13) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Wed 13th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Fri 15th May) | 11ft (3.5m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Fri 15th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Chapmans Point over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tue 19 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 | |
249 | 1235 | 1761 | 1271 | 1977 | 1367 | 1496 | 3137 | 3037 | 4440 | 2927 | 1876 | 1134 | 936 | 1045 | 904 | 815 | 698 | 1069 | 1201 | 1170 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
off | off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | |
High Tide | 8:24PM0.84m | 9:09AM0.95m | 9:18PM0.83m | 9:27AM1.07m | 10:05PM0.79m | 9:52AM1.17m | 10:51PM0.73m | 10:22AM1.25m | 11:36PM0.65m | 10:54AM1.30m | 00:22AM0.56m | 11:27AM1.30m | 1:23AM0.48m | 12:00PM1.26m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:42AM0.49m | 3:36PM0.51m | 2:56AM0.52m | 4:19PM0.42m | 3:11AM0.54m | 5:06PM0.36m | 3:22AM0.55m | 5:55PM0.33m | 3:26AM0.54m | 6:50PM0.33m | 3:13AM0.52m | 7:57PM0.36m | 2:25AM0.47m | ||||||||
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 | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — |
 | 5:01 | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 4:59 | — | — | 4:59 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 4:57 |
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Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 25 | 22 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 17 |
16 | 15 | 20 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 |
 kJ | 249 | 1235 | 1761 | 1271 | 1977 | 1367 | 1496 | 3137 | 3037 | 4440 | 2927 | 1876 | 1134 | 936 | 1045 | 904 | 815 | 698 | 1069 | 1201 | 789 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | E 5 | — | E 6 | — | E 6 | E 6 | — | SSW 18 | — | — | — | — | S 24 | SW 22 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
| kJ | 91 | 4 | — | 5 | — | 3 | 3 | — | 104 | — | — | — | — | 11 | 19 | 44 | 149 | 211 | 486 | 897 | 1170 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 22 | — | — | SW 22 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 18 | — | — | 126 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 4 | N 4 | N 4 | NNW 4 | — | SW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 9 | 14 | 10 | 8 | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 26 | 0 | 6 | 162 | 233 | 8 | 290 | 388 | 0 | 162 | 142 | 233 | 579 | 434 | 177 | 579 | 579 | 142 | 0 | 579 |
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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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