
Surf Forecasts:
Chapmans Pool surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 5s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 5s period, W swell with 52 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 5s period with W 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 Sunday (Jul 19) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 5s. 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 1.0m 5s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 7s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Chapmans Pool over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Sun night, moderate winds from the ESE by Tue morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sat 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 8 | SW 7 | SW 5 | SW 4 | WSW 4 | SW 6 |
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1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 23 | 11 | 29 | 15 | 10 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross | cross-on | on | on | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 5:33PM1.64m | 6:03AM1.57m | 6:31PM1.81m | 7:00AM1.70m | 7:20PM1.97m | 7:50AM1.81m | 8:07PM2.11m | 8:36AM1.88m | 8:51PM2.19m | 9:21AM1.89m | 9:33PM2.21m | 10:04AM1.86m | 10:14PM2.15m | 10:45AM1.79m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:02AM0.53m | 1:20PM0.51m | 2:12AM0.34m | 2:27PM0.42m | 3:06AM0.16m | 3:20PM0.34m | 3:55AM0.02m | 4:07PM0.30m | 4:39AM-0.05m | 4:50PM0.31m | 5:22AM-0.05m | 5:32PM0.35m | 6:03AM0.02m | ||||||||
— | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:15 | |
— | 9:17 | — | — | 9:16 | — | — | 9:16 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:14 | — | — | 9:13 | 9:12 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 24 | 28 | 29 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 22 | 27 | 29 | 26 | 27 | 30 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 20 |
Feels °C | 24 | 19 | 23 | 23 | 14 | 19 | 21 | 16 | 23 | 25 | 21 | 22 | 25 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | W 12 | SW 7 | SW 6 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 6 | SW 6 | WSW 8 | SW 7 | SW 6 | — | WSW 7 | SW 6 |
1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 23 | 7 | — | 4 | 10 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 8 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | SW 5 | ESE 4 | E 5 | — | — | — |
1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 6 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 6 | 1 | 5 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 5 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 5 | WSW 5 | SW 5 | SW 4 | WSW 4 | — |
33 | 98 | 128 | 108 | 509 | 385 | 187 | 226 | 109 | 27 | 47 | 133 | 164 | 148 | 62 | 25 | 14 | 11 | 29 | 15 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 195 | 177 | 584 | 390 | 195 | 593 | 195 | 202 | 240 | 179 | 202 | 124 | 108 | 62 | 4 | 245 | 146 | 472 | 472 | 472 | 349 |
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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.











