Surf Forecasts:
Chengkung surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 12s period, ENE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 8 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s period, NNE swell with 771 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period with ENE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Chengkung this week:
The surf forecast for Chengkung over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Chengkung in the next 16 days are 2.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 11s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Tue 8th Sep) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Chengkung over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | E 11 | E 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NNE 9 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NNE 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 113 | 157 | 169 | 154 | 120 | 351 | 275 | 202 | 143 | 138 | 95 | 115 | 508 | 587 | 600 | 217 | 160 | 160 | 168 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:20PM1.60m | 8:59AM1.37m | 8:54PM1.58m | 9:55AM1.21m | 9:36PM1.54m | 11:19AM1.08m | 10:34PM1.48m | 1:39PM1.04m | 00:06AM1.44m | 3:24PM1.12m | 1:50AM1.47m | 4:14PM1.23m | 3:09AM1.57m | ||||||
Low Tide | 2:47AM0.31m | 2:40PM0.57m | 3:39AM0.36m | 3:13PM0.71m | 4:48AM0.42m | 3:56PM0.84m | 6:23AM0.44m | 5:15PM0.95m | 8:07AM0.39m | 7:33PM0.97m | 9:23AM0.28m | 9:06PM0.86m | |||||||
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 | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — |
 | 6:12 | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:06 | — |
mm | — | 2 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 15 | 2 | 3 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 31 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 34 | 33 | 31 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | S 8 | S 10 | SSE 7 | E 11 | E 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | NE 9 | NE 9 | SSE 9 | NE 9 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NNE 10 |
| kJ | 113 | 157 | 228 | 314 | 82 | 351 | 275 | 202 | 143 | 138 | 95 | 30 | 163 | 177 | 204 | 217 | 160 | 160 | 168 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 10 | S 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSW 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SSE 7 |
| kJ | 96 | 85 | 169 | 154 | 120 | 96 | 63 | 82 | 62 | 51 | 40 | 22 | 26 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 5 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | NNE 7 | — | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | SSW 7 | SSW 8 | SSW 7 |
| kJ | 36 | 45 | 18 | — | 65 | 41 | 40 | 38 | 36 | 23 | 22 | 31 | 19 | 17 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 6 | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 10 | — | — | — | NNE 6 | — | — | NNE 9 | — | — | NE 8 | NNE 9 | NE 10 | NE 10 | — | — | SSE 2 | — |
| kJ | — | 712 | — | — | — | 41 | — | — | 54 | — | — | 115 | 508 | 587 | 600 | — | — | 1 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 599 | 107 | 137 | 137 | 127 | 0 | 0 | 718 | 107 | 107 | 107 | 0 | 107 | 107 | 127 |
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Information about the Chengkung Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Chengkung provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Chengkung can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Chengkung surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Chengkung) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Chengkung may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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