
Surf Forecasts:
Chapmans Pool surf forecast from 16 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 22 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 17s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 19 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 6s period, WSW swell with 233 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 22 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 17s period with SW 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 Tuesday (Sep 22) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 12s. 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 1.8m 6s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 19) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Tue 22nd Sep) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Tue 22nd Sep) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Sat 19th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Chapmans Pool over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Tue night, fresh winds from the WSW by Thu morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Fri night, light winds from the SE by Mon morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 8 | WSW 11 | WSW 4 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 4 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 5 | WSW 11 | SW 6 | SW 13 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | W 12 | SW 19 | SW 16 |
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57 | 66 | 27 | 168 | 123 | 44 | 30 | 45 | 191 | 184 | 191 | 107 | 24 | 37 | 12 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 14 | 93 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:52AM1.76m | 11:06PM1.65m | 11:22AM1.60m | 11:37PM1.46m | 11:51AM1.43m | 00:07AM1.27m | 12:23PM1.26m | 6:27PM0.87m | 00:42AM1.08m | 1:21PM1.11m | 5:58AM1.05m | 5:32PM1.21m | 6:11AM1.20m | 6:04PM1.39m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:33AM0.47m | 4:16PM0.53m | 4:12AM0.56m | 4:30PM0.62m | 4:28AM0.66m | 4:55PM0.73m | 4:47AM0.78m | 5:49PM0.87m | 8:03PM0.86m | 4:56AM0.90m | 10:28PM0.86m | 10:49AM0.91m | 00:33AM0.72m | 12:32PM0.79m | 1:10AM0.55m | ||||||
6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | |
— | 7:21 | — | — | 7:19 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:07 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 |
Feels °C | 13 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 8 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | — | W 10 | W 8 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | — | — | — | WSW 11 | WSW 5 | WSW 11 | SW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | W 6 | SW 19 | SW 16 |
57 | 66 | 11 | — | 2 | 31 | 17 | 34 | — | — | — | 23 | 24 | 11 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 14 | 93 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | SW 13 | SW 12 | W 12 | W 12 | SW 13 | WSW 12 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | 37 | 12 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 13 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | — | W 10 | W 6 | W 6 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 3 | W 3 | WSW 4 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 4 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | — | SW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
2 | 5 | 27 | 168 | 123 | 44 | 30 | 45 | 191 | 184 | 191 | 107 | — | 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 40 | 63 | 239 | 348 | 239 | 181 | 315 | 220 | 220 | 188 | 220 | 171 | 129 | 106 | 106 | 95 | 106 | 127 | 106 | 106 | 0 |
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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.










