Chapadmalal
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.
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Spot Details
Swell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- SSE (157°)
- Direction range
- 135° - 270°
- Size range
- 0.9m - 2m
- Ideal size
- 1.7m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 12s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- NW (315°)
- Offshore range
- 270° - 360°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- all
Water temp
14°C
Wetsuit
4/3mm fullsuit
Difficulty
4/10
Crowd level
2/10
Best Season
Peak: Mar-Oct
Best in autumn/winter
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