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
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- Optimal direction
- SSE (157°)
- Direction range
- 135° - 227°
- 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
Frequently Asked Questions
What tide is best at Chapadmalal?
Chapadmalal handles all stages of the tide, so time your session around the wind instead. The live chart above shows the next few days.
What wind direction is offshore at Chapadmalal?
Offshore wind at Chapadmalal blows from the NW (315°). Anything in the 270° to 360° range grooms the faces; outside it, expect chop or bumpy conditions.
What swell size and direction work best at Chapadmalal?
Chapadmalal wants SSE swell (135° to 227°) between 0.9m and 2m, with a period of 12s or more for quality waves.
When is the best time of year to surf Chapadmalal?
The main season at Chapadmalal is Mar-Oct. Best in autumn/winter
How do I get to Chapadmalal?
Fly into MDQ, then allow about 25 minutes by road.
What kind of wave is Chapadmalal?
Chapadmalal is a beach break, a peak with lefts and rights. Difficulty is rated 4/10.
Best Season
Peak: Mar-Oct
Best in autumn/winter
Getting There
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