Surf Forecasts:
Chernobyl surf forecast from 8 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 14 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 9s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, NE swell with 112 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 14 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 9s period with E swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Chernobyl this week:
The surf forecast for Chernobyl over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 14) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Chernobyl in the next 16 days are 0.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 13) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Mon 14th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Mon 14th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Chernobyl over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – I’ve looked at the charts for the next 16 days and, well, it’s a grim one for the local lineup. The only break on the radar is Chernobyl, and the truth is, there’s just nothing worth paddling out for. We’ve got a long stretch of flat, weak, and messy conditions ahead.
The first real sniff of anything that even resembles a wave comes on Monday, the 14th of September. Up until then, it’s all poor surf – small, choppy, and mostly onshore. That Monday morning, we’re looking at a tiny 2 ft swell from the east, with a short period of 9 seconds. The combined energy is a weak 41, so barely a ripple. The saving grace is the wind – glassy, absolute dead calm. The water is a warm 84°F, which is about average for this time of year. But honestly, those waves are so small and gutless, it’s only worth a splash for the absolute beginner or a longboard cruise. It’s a surfable wave, but only just, and very ordinary.
After that, it’s right back to poor conditions. The rest of the week is a messy mix of cross-onshore and onshore wind, with the swell never getting above 2 ft and the period dropping to a shocking 5 seconds by the 17th. That’s pure wind chop. The energy stays in the low double digits – weak, weak, weak.
The second week doesn’t get any better. From the 19th onwards, the swell is tiny, under 2 ft, and the energy dips to as low as 14. The wind finally turns offshore on the 23rd of September, with a 2 ft swell from the east and a 5-second period, but it’s late in the game and the swell is still too small to do anything with. The combined energy is only 37, so it’s just a clean, flat lake.
The standout – if you can call it that – is Monday the 14th morning. It’s the only window with clean, glassy conditions. But with a 2 ft, 9-second easterly bump, it’s barely a wave. Beginners might find a few soft, rolling peaks, but experienced surfers will be better off waiting for the next system.
So, to sum it up: we’ve got a solid 16 days of next-to-nothing. The only real option is a tiny, weak wave on Monday the 14th with perfect wind. It’s not a good run, but in this area, a blank stretch like this isn’t that unusual. Forecasts can change, but for now, I’d keep the board in the car.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 27°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 30°C on Fri afternoon, min 27°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | ||||||||||||||
PM | 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) | NNE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | ESE 8 | ENE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ESE 9 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 43 | 82 | 109 | 101 | 99 | 67 | 53 | 42 | 17 | 19 | 12 | 20 | 21 | 26 | 41 | 41 | 40 | 39 | 38 | 25 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 6:29PM0.44m | 6:51AM0.32m | 7:20PM0.44m | 7:44AM0.35m | 8:07PM0.42m | 8:33AM0.37m | 8:52PM0.39m | 9:21AM0.39m | 9:36PM0.35m | 10:08AM0.39m | 10:18PM0.30m | 10:55AM0.39m | 11:00PM0.25m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:51AM-0.36m | 12:57PM-0.40m | 1:38AM-0.38m | 1:51PM-0.39m | 2:23AM-0.40m | 2:42PM-0.38m | 3:06AM-0.40m | 3:31PM-0.35m | 3:47AM-0.39m | 4:21PM-0.32m | 4:28AM-0.38m | 5:10PM-0.28m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — |
 | 7:35 | — | — | 7:34 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:29 | — | — | 7:28 | — |
mm | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | — | 4 | — | 1 | 3 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 |
Feels °C | 33 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 34 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 6 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ESE 9 |
| kJ | 43 | 82 | 109 | 101 | 99 | 67 | 53 | 31 | 17 | 11 | 12 | 20 | 21 | 26 | 41 | 41 | 40 | 39 | 38 | 25 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | NE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | SE 4 | E 8 | — | SSE 4 | SE 4 | E 11 |
| kJ | 14 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 19 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 9 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | — | — | — | ESE 8 | NE 9 | NE 10 | NE 8 | NE 9 | ENE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | E 8 | NE 8 | — | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 |
| kJ | 22 | 21 | — | — | — | 13 | 19 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSE 3 | SE 3 | ESE 3 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | SE 4 | ESE 8 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | — | ESE 4 | ESE 2 |
| kJ | — | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 42 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | — | 1 | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 619 | 619 | 1184 | 1820 | 214 | 91 | 493 | 2 | 125 | 959 | 959 | 1144 | 1820 | 214 | 125 | 940 | 2 | 0 | 777 | 214 |
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The above surf forecast table for Chernobyl provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Chernobyl can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Chernobyl 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 (Chernobyl) 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).
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