Surf spot

Chapadmalal

Forecast conditions and map view for Chapadmalal in Argentina, North. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: Argentina, North
Coordinates: -38.2070, -57.6882

Metric
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Wave height (m)	1.2	1.3	1.5	1.6	1.7	1.5	1.6	1.5	1.4	1.3	1.2	1	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.4	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.2	0.3	0.3	1	1.6	1.7	1.8	1.8	1.7	1.6	1.5	1.4	1.4	1.2	1.1	1	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.4	0.4	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3
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Wave period (s)	7	7.2	7.2	7	6.3	6	6.5	6.3	6.3	6.2	6.4	6.5	6.5	6.5	6.5	6.5	6.7	6.8	6.8	6.9	7.3	7.3	7.2	6.9	6.7	6.7	6.9	5.3	7	6.7	6.6	6.8	6.9	6.9	7	7	7	7	7	6.8	6.9	7	7	7	7	7.2	6.9	7.3	7.3	7.3	7.5	7.5	8.4	8.4	8.4	8.4
Wave energy (kJ)	144	168	221	254	229	168	222	179	165	138	110	88	75	68	57	44	39	33	27	22	23	17	12	9	8	6	5	5	9	93	217	284	302	295	266	245	223	203	181	135	111	93	78	69	57	50	37	38	34	25	20	15	15	13	10	10
Wind speed (km/h)	30.7	29.8	28.7	27.1	25.2	23	15.6	13.6	10.7	6.7	11.2	10	4	7.6	14.2	14.9	19.1	16.7	14.8	23	24.3	23.4	14.1	15.9	21.5	22.3	20.5	25	27.7	20.2	17.3	13.2	11.2	9.5	9.8	16.3	21.6	21.5	17.1	24.4	21.4	24.1	25.5	28.4	31.9	26	17.3	13	9.9	11.6	9.1	5.9	8.6	15.8	9.1	10.2
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Chapadmalal North, Argentina is a classic cold-water point/break setup on the Buenos Aires province coast, known for its consistent Atlantic swell exposure and a mix of reliable waves and local charm. It sits just south of Mar del Plata in the Chapadmalal area, with north-facing sections that can pick up different swell angles and offer fun surf when conditions line up.

What it’s like

Wave type: Mostly beachbreaks with some rock-assisted sections depending on the exact spot
Best for: Intermediate to advanced surfers, though some days are friendly enough for progressing beginners
Crowd: Can get busy when conditions are good, especially with local surfers
Water: Cold, so a wetsuit is needed much of the year

Conditions

Best swell: Works well with southeast to east Atlantic swell
Wind: Offshore winds are typically from the west / northwest
Tide: Often best around mid tide, though this can vary by peak
Consistency: More reliable than many spots along this stretch due to its exposure

Vibe

Chapadmalal has a more laid-back, scenic surf vibe than urban Mar del Plata, with cliffs, open coastline, and a rural feel. It’s a good destination if you’re looking for a less crowded, more natural surf experience in Argentina.

Gear

Wetsuit: Usually a 4/3 mm or 5/4 mm depending on season
Boots/hood: Often useful in winter