Chapmans Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s take a look at what’s coming down the line. We’re looking at a solid stretch of SSW groundswell for Chapman’s Point, with some proper energy moving through. There’s a bit of a slow start with less-than-ideal conditions early on, so we need to be patient. The standout sessions are mostly around the back half of the first week and then again early the following week.

Saturday morning (22 August) kicks off with a clean 7ft SSW swell from the north-northeast. Water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing wild going on there. The wind is offshore and moderate, so the point is looking clean and lined up for experienced crew. There’s a heap of energy in the water too – combined energy is 2997 (moderate-strong). This is a good one for the early birds. By Saturday afternoon the wind swings and we get some cross-onshore light breeze, but the swell bumps up to 8ft, so it’s still running but with a bit of texture on the face.

Sunday (23 Aug) is a bit scrappy with cross-onshore winds and lower energy – not the day to go out of your way for.

Monday morning (24 Aug) pushes up to 8ft SSW at 15 seconds, but the wind is cross-onshore light breeze. It’s a bit messy. The afternoon clears up slightly but it’s still onshore, so it’s not clean.

Tuesday afternoon (25 Aug) is a hidden gem – the swell drops a touch to 5ft from the SW, but the wind goes glassy, straight off the sea. It’s clean as a whistle, and energy is still moderate at 958. That’s a quality window if you can get on it.

Wednesday afternoon (26 Aug) is a real standout for the big-wave hunters. The swell hits 12ft from the SW with a 19-second period – that’s very long-period groundswell, packing a massive punch. The combined energy is 10162 (very strong). The wind is moderate cross-offshore so the face stays clean but you need to be on your game. At this size it’s experts only, and the long period means it’ll be fat and fast – best for a point like this.

Thursday (27 Aug) is blown out with moderate cross-onshore and messy conditions, so it’s a skip.

Friday (28 Aug) is small and onshore – not worth paddling out.

Saturday morning (29 Aug) is a nice little respite – 3ft SSW at 18 seconds, cross-offshore gentle breeze, clean as a pin. Combined energy is 1012 (moderate). It’s not big, but it’ll be glassy and fun for a longer board.

Now, the first week of September (1 Sep Tuesday) delivers some proper clean conditions again: 5ft SSW at 16 seconds with light offshore wind – clean, lined up, and moderate energy. Then Wednesday (2 Sep) morning is 7ft SSW at 14 seconds but with cross-shore wind, so a bit of chop on it.

The second week runs into a bit more cross-shore and onshore wind, so the quality dips. Thursday (3 Sep) and Friday (4 Sep) mornings look average at best. Saturday (5 Sep) afternoon gets a spike in energy – 7ft SSW with 15 seconds (2930 combined) – but it’s cross-onshore, so it’s bumpy. Not a proper session.

The real standouts are Saturday morning the 22nd for a strong clean swell, and Wednesday afternoon the 26th for the big, powerful groundswell – that one’s for the experienced crew only. Oh, and don’t sleep on Tuesday afternoon the 25th – that glassy 5ft window is a sneaky good score.

Crowds at Chapman’s Point can show up sometimes, so on the standout sessions you might have company. The spot is fairly exposed to the swell and consistent, so it pumps regularly. Remember: long-period swells over 15 seconds can break a bit straight on beach breaks, but here at a point break it’ll wrap in nicely.

Rusty.

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