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Lat Long: 50.58° N 2.07° W

Chapmans Pool Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 26 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Chapmans Pool sea temperature is
19.0°C
3.1° 

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


Chapmans Pool surf forecast from 26 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 28 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 1 Oct, 10AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 13s period, SW swell with 1,306 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 28 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period with WSW swell.

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 Monday (Sep 28) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Chapmans Pool in the next 16 days are 2.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 01) 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 1.0m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 29) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Mon 28th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Best Surf 4AM (Mon 28th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Most Powerful10AM (Thu 1st Oct)6.5ft (2.0m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the S by Sun afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Mainly strong winds.

Saturday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Height (m)
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Period (s)
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13
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12
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WSW
11
0.9
SSE
4
1.1
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1
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6
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11
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13
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0.9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
67
14
13
23
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82
53
37
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1291
735
1069
1306
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250
120
81
46
Wind (km/h)
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NW
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SW
10
ESE
30
S
30
S
15
NW
10
NE
15
ESE
25
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25
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40
S
35
SW
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25
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30
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25
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High Tide
8:00PM2.05m
8:23AM2.01m
8:33PM2.14m
8:55AM2.09m
9:09PM2.16m
9:30AM2.11m
9:46PM2.12m
10:06AM2.07m
10:25PM2.00m
10:45AM1.95m
11:07PM1.82m
11:28AM1.79m
5:50PM0.58m
11:55PM1.59m
Low Tide
2:47PM0.33m
3:07AM0.11m
3:18PM0.28m
3:37AM0.11m
3:49PM0.27m
4:07AM0.17m
4:19PM0.29m
4:30AM0.28m
3:54PM0.36m
3:37AM0.40m
3:53PM0.44m
3:54AM0.52m
4:24PM0.56m
7:03PM0.57m
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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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