Chicala Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Angola – Luanda)
| Name: | Chicala |
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| Type: | beach |
| Reliability: | fairly consistent |
| Best Swell: SW | Offshore Wind: ENE |
Chicala in Luanda is a fairly exposed beach break that has quite reliable surf. Winter is the best time of year for surfing here. Offshore winds are from the east northeast. Tends to receive a mix of groundswells and windswells and the best swell direction is from the southwest. The beach break offers both left and right hand waves. Even when there are waves, it's not likley to be crowded. Beware of Pollution and sharks.
Overall Chicala Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
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Also see Chicala surf quality by season and Chicala surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Chicala |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Chicala:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Mussulo | 5 mi |
| Second closest break | Buraco | 19 mi |
| Third closest break | Shipwreck | 23 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Miradouro | 30 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Barra da Kwanza | 37 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Chicala: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Lion Buoy | 3544 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Nice Buoy | 3608 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Gascogne Buoy | 3888 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | Brittany Buoy | 4101 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Greenwich Buoy | 4154 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Chicala: |
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| Closest tide station | Durban, South Africa | 1857 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Fernando de Noronha, Brazil | 3151 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Rocas, Atol das, Brazil | 3246 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Recife, Brazil | 3285 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Tambau, Brazil | 3288 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Chicala: |
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| Closest ski area | Afri-Ski (Lesotho) | 1710 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Tiffindell (South Africa) | 1784 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Tiffindell (South Africa) | 1784 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Tiffindell (South Africa) | 1784 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Tiffindell (South Africa) | 1784 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Chicala: |
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| Closest city location | Luanda (Angola) | 4 mi |
| Second closest city location | Caxito (Angola) | 36 mi |
| Third closest city location | N'zeto (Angola) | 112 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | N'dalatando (Angola) | 122 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Porto Amboim (Angola) | 137 mi |
- The nearest passenger airport to Chicala is Luanda 4 De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Angola, which is 5 km (3 miles) away (directly).
- The second closest airport to Chicala is Porto Amboim Airport (PBN), also in Angola, 220 km (137 miles) away.
