Surf Forecasts:
Chernobyl surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 0.5ft (0.2m), 16s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period, ESE swell with 66 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 0.5ft (0.2m), 16s 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 Thursday (Aug 27) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.2m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s is also forecast. 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 0.6m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 22) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 0.5ft (0.2m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 0.5ft (0.2m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Chernobyl over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the table for the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, it's a grim stretch ahead. We're looking at a solid 16-day blank run with no real surf to get excited about. The swell is tiny, the wind is mostly trash, and the whole period is a write-off for any decent paddle surfing. The best we can hope for is a few glassy windows with ankle-biters.
The first real highlight, if you can call it that, is a brief moment on the morning of Thursday, 27 August. Chernobyl might see a tiny 0.7ft groundswell from the ENE with a very long 15-second period. The wind is glassy, so it'll be clean. But with that weak energy (48), it's barely a ripple. The swell period is so long it'll break straight on the beach, so it's really only a chance for a micro-session on a log.
The only other faint glimmer is on Friday, 28 August. The morning again looks glassy with a slight offshore breeze from the NE, and the swell bumps up to 2ft from the east. The energy is still weak (93), but it's the biggest swell of the entire forecast. With the clean conditions, it's the best option on offer.
For the rest of the time, the wind is either cross-on, onshore, or just plain messy. The waves are tiny, the period is short, and the "poor surf conditions" tag is a constant companion. The water temp is sitting at 85°, which is about normal for this time of year.
Honestly, for this area, a blank run like this is just part of the deal. The forecasts can change, but for now, the only thing worth doing is watching the horizon. If you're desperate for a splash, the Thursday 27th morning glass-off or the Friday 28th morning are your only shots. Otherwise, save your energy.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 32°C on Fri afternoon, min 26°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 29°C on Mon afternoon, min 27°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 4 | E 10 | E 10 | ESE 4 | ENE 15 | ENE 15 | E 10 |
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 kJ | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 24 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 22 | 21 | 28 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 3:52PM0.31m | 3:50AM0.09m | 4:45PM0.31m | 4:45AM0.10m | 5:33PM0.32m | 5:35AM0.13m | 6:15PM0.33m | 6:21AM0.16m | 6:55PM0.34m | 7:05AM0.21m | 7:32PM0.34m | 7:47AM0.25m | 8:09PM0.35m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:56AM-0.26m | 10:27PM-0.16m | 9:50AM-0.26m | 11:19PM-0.17m | 10:43AM-0.26m | 00:03AM-0.19m | 11:33AM-0.27m | 00:41AM-0.21m | 12:21PM-0.29m | 1:16AM-0.24m | 1:06PM-0.30m | 1:50AM-0.28m | 1:51PM-0.32m | 2:24AM-0.31m | |||||||
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 | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — |
 | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:47 | — |
mm | — | 3 | 3 | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | 3 | — | 1 | 1 |
Temp °C | 28 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
Feels °C | 31 | 35 | 31 | 32 | 35 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 31 | 30 | 34 | 31 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 4 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 4 | SE 4 | E 11 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | E 9 | ESE 4 | E 9 | E 10 |
| kJ | 12 | 12 | 12 | 4 | 24 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 16 | 12 | 14 | 28 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 4 | NE 7 | E 6 | E 9 | E 13 | E 13 | SE 4 | E 12 | E 12 | SE 4 | E 11 | E 11 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 10 | E 10 | E 16 | E 9 | ENE 15 | ENE 14 |
| kJ | 1 | 2 | 1 | 14 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 11 | 11 | 2 | 10 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 17 | 17 | 5 | 14 | 21 | 18 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | E 15 | E 14 | E 14 | NE 8 | NE 8 | E 12 | ESE 12 | — | E 12 | NE 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | — | E 8 | SSE 4 | E 11 | ENE 15 | SSE 4 | E 10 |
| kJ | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 14 | — | 11 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 4 | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | 22 | 4 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 4 | SSE 4 | W 3 | SE 4 | S 4 | — | SE 4 | SSE 3 | — | SSE 4 | SE 3 | — | — | ESE 4 | SSE 4 | — | ESE 4 | — | ESE 4 | SE 4 |
| kJ | — | 2 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 7 | — | 2 | 3 | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | 8 | 1 | — | 13 | — | 7 | 12 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 467 | 1820 | 534 | 528 | 467 | 214 | 616 | 723 | 230 | 933 | 494 | 214 | 214 | 777 | 214 | 214 | 959 | 214 | 0 | 1074 | 2 |
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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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