10-day surf forecast with Strike Scores for Chapadmalal, Mar del Plata, Argentina
Chapadmalal offers variety along its stretch of coast south of Mar del Plata, including some point break setups that work on different swell directions. The area is less developed and sees fewer crowds than the main city beaches.
Best day in the forecast: 2026-08-04 with a score of 68/100 (Good)
Poor conditions overall: Average score 40/100. Look for spots with better forecasts.
Moderate alignment: Swell from 133° is 24° off optimal 157°, workable but not ideal.
Marginal size: 1.3m is 0.1m from ideal 1.4m.
Good period: 11s is 92% of ideal 12s. Clean, powerful groundswell.
Onshore/cross-shore: 7 km/h from 1° (N). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 270°-360°.
Groundswell-dominant conditions (clean, long-period waves).
Good surfable conditions at Chapadmalal. 1.3m swell from 133° with manageable wind. Solid session guaranteed.
1.3m (4.3ft) swell from 133° (SE) at 11s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 134° is 23° off optimal 157°, workable but not ideal.
Too small: 0.8m is below minimum 0.9m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
Moderate period: 10s meets minimum 8s but below ideal 12s. Some groundswell energy present.
Onshore/cross-shore: 13 km/h from 253° (WSW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 270°-360°.
Poor conditions at Chapadmalal. Either swell direction (134°), size (0.8m), or wind (13 km/h from 253°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.8m (2.6ft) swell from 134° (SE) at 10s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 130° is 27° off optimal 157°, workable but not ideal.
Too small: 0.4m is below minimum 0.9m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
Short period: 7s is below minimum 8s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
Onshore/cross-shore: 24 km/h from 166° (SSE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 270°-360°.
-7 points: Short-period windswell is present, creating choppy, disorganized conditions.
Poor conditions at Chapadmalal. Either swell direction (130°), size (0.4m), or wind (24 km/h from 166°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.4m (1.3ft) swell from 130° (SE) at 7s period
Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)
Moderate alignment: Swell from 173° is 16° off optimal 157°, workable but not ideal.
Moderate period: 8s meets minimum 8s but below ideal 12s. Some groundswell energy present.
Moderate offshore: 17 km/h from 289° (WNW). Still grooming but noticeable wind.
-10 points: Previous days of onshore wind left residual chop ("morning sickness"), reducing wave quality.
Surfable but not special at Chapadmalal. The 1.3m swell from 173° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
1.3m (4.3ft) swell from 173° (S) at 8s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 194° is 37° off optimal 157°, workable but not ideal.
Marginal size: 1.1m is 0.3m from ideal 1.4m.
Onshore/cross-shore: 38 km/h from 259° (W). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 270°-360°.
-7 points: Previous days of onshore wind left residual chop ("morning sickness"), reducing wave quality.
Poor conditions at Chapadmalal. Either swell direction (194°), size (1.1m), or wind (38 km/h from 259°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.1m (3.6ft) swell from 194° (SSW) at 11s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 199° is 42° off optimal 157°, workable but not ideal.
Marginal size: 1.4m is 0.1m from ideal 1.4m.
Perfect period: 12s is at or above ideal 12s. Long-period groundswell with maximum power.
Onshore/cross-shore: 31 km/h from 232° (SW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 270°-360°.
-14 points: Previous days of onshore wind left residual chop ("morning sickness"), reducing wave quality.
Poor conditions at Chapadmalal. Either swell direction (199°), size (1.4m), or wind (31 km/h from 232°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.4m (4.6ft) swell from 199° (SSW) at 12s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 185° is 28° off optimal 157°, workable but not ideal.
Good size: 1.8m is within 15% of ideal 1.4m.
Onshore/cross-shore: 25 km/h from 214° (SW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 270°-360°.
-17 points: Previous days of onshore wind left residual chop ("morning sickness"), reducing wave quality.
Poor conditions at Chapadmalal. Either swell direction (185°), size (1.8m), or wind (25 km/h from 214°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.8m (5.9ft) swell from 185° (S) at 11s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 172° is 15° off optimal 157°, workable but not ideal.
Marginal size: 1.9m is 0.4m from ideal 1.4m.
Onshore/cross-shore: 16 km/h from 225° (SW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 270°-360°.
-21 points: Previous days of onshore wind left residual chop ("morning sickness"), reducing wave quality.
Poor conditions at Chapadmalal. Either swell direction (172°), size (1.9m), or wind (16 km/h from 225°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.9m (6.2ft) swell from 172° (S) at 12s period
Very low confidence (8-10 day forecast, conditions may change)
Moderate alignment: Swell from 169° is 12° off optimal 157°, workable but not ideal.
Perfect size: 1.7m is at the sweet spot (ideal: 1.4m).
Onshore/cross-shore: 11 km/h from 128° (SE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 270°-360°.
-11 points: Previous days of onshore wind left residual chop ("morning sickness"), reducing wave quality.
Surfable but not special at Chapadmalal. The 1.7m swell from 169° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
1.7m (5.6ft) swell from 169° (S) at 11s period
Good alignment: Swell from 167° is 10° off optimal 157°, still within prime range.
Marginal size: 1.2m is 0.3m from ideal 1.4m.
Onshore/cross-shore: 8 km/h from 169° (S). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 270°-360°.
Surfable but not special at Chapadmalal. The 1.2m swell from 167° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
1.2m (3.9ft) swell from 167° (SSE) at 11s period
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