Chapmans Pool surfForecast / South Coast / UK

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Chapmans Pool surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Chapmans Pool sea temperature is
10.5° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Chapmans Pool this week:

The surf forecast for Chapmans Pool over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 18) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Chapmans Pool in the next 16 days are 1.7m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 16) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Monday (Apr 20) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sat 18th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 11s
Best Surf 7AM (Sat 18th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 11s
Most Powerful10AM (Thu 16th Apr)5.5ft (1.7m) 17s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed morning, min 9°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Wed morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Thu night, min 9°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
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Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
SW
0.4
SW
0.6
WSW
0.8
SSW
1.3
SSW
0.6
SW
1.1
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.4
SW
1.7
SW
1.6
SW
1.2
SW
0.9
SW
0.7
SW
1
WSW
0.9
SW
0.8
WSW
0.7
WSW
0.4
WSW
0.4
WSW
0.3
WSW
Period(s) (?)81284675611171614131212111111101010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)69433920111355210151216241248597245147285182151105434019
Wind
(km/h)
5
SE
15
SW
10
SSW
25
SSE
30
S
25
S
25
S
30
SW
20
SW
20
SW
20
SSW
10
SSW
20
SW
20
SW
5
WSW
5
NW
15
NW
15
NNW
10
NNE
5
WSW
5
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glassoncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononononcross-
on
ononcross-
on
glasscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
onoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
Low Tide
/ height (m)
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Sunrise6:18--6:16--6:15--6:13--6:11--6:09--6:07--
Sunset-7:59--8:00--8:01--8:02--8:05--8:07--8:07-
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C1010991112131211111112121211121211121313
Feels °C (?)656368767779889986111010
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Information about the Chapmans Pool Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Chapmans Pool provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Chapmans Pool can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Chapmans Pool 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 Pool) 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 Pool 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.

Chapmans Pool is 17 km (11 miles) from the city of Poole. If you plan a holiday in South Coast of England, look for hotels and other accommodation in Poole. Poole has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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