Surf Forecasts:
Chernobyl surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period, ESE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period, ESE swell with 80 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period with ESE 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 Sunday (Aug 02) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Chernobyl in the next 16 days are 0.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 02) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Chernobyl over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
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Alright, let’s talk turkey. The next 16 days are looking flat as a pancake. There’s not a single swell worth wetting a wetsuit for. The first mention of anything surfable is on Friday, July 31st, but it’s a sorry state of affairs. We’re looking at a long stretch of nothing.
The first week is all about tiny waves, from about 0.7 ft to 2 ft, with a period of 8 to 10 seconds. That’s barely a ripple. The combined energy (12 to 66) is weak, and the wind is mostly cross or onshore, so the surface is chopped up. The water temp is about average for this time of year.
The only spot in the picture is Chernobyl. It’s a beginner-friendly wave that’s fairly consistent, exposed to the swell, and ideally wants it from the NNE. The swell is coming from the east, which isn’t perfect, but it’s what we’ve got. The best chance you’ll see is Saturday morning, August 8th. There’s a glassy 2 ft easterly swell with a 9-second period, and the combined energy hits 66. It’s still tiny, but the glassy wind means it’ll be clean. That spot can get crowded, so expect a few other souls out there.
Truth be told, this setup looks more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer, because the wave quality is poor and the wind is often cross or onshore. The rest of the month is a washout, with the occasional glassy morning giving you a flat, mirror-like ocean. A blank run like this is normal for the area when there’s no swell. Don’t lose hope, the forecasts can change.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 32°C on Fri afternoon, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 31°C on Mon afternoon, min 24°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, strong winds from the SSW by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||
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Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | SE 5 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 7 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 |
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 kJ | 6 | 8 | 7 | 15 | 14 | 23 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 71 | 18 | 33 | 41 | 41 | 58 | 55 | 26 | 32 | 43 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross | cross-on | on | on |
High Tide | 9:17PM0.36m | 9:33AM0.28m | 9:55PM0.35m | 10:18AM0.31m | 10:35PM0.33m | 11:06AM0.33m | 11:18PM0.31m | 11:58AM0.35m | 00:07AM0.28m | 12:55PM0.36m | 1:01AM0.25m | 1:55PM0.37m | 2:00AM0.23m | ||||||
Low Tide | 3:33AM-0.30m | 3:38PM-0.33m | 4:09AM-0.33m | 4:25PM-0.32m | 4:50AM-0.34m | 5:15PM-0.30m | 5:34AM-0.36m | 6:09PM-0.27m | 6:23AM-0.37m | 7:09PM-0.26m | 7:17AM-0.37m | 8:14PM-0.24m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — |
 | 8:12 | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — |
mm | — | 1 | 2 | 5 | — | 5 | 7 | — | — | 5 | — | 1 | 9 | — | — | 3 | 4 | 1 | 2 |
Temp °C | 26 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 26 | 29 | 31 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 |
Feels °C | 29 | 31 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 29 | 32 | 29 | 32 | 33 | 29 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | — | — | E 7 | — | E 7 |
| kJ | 6 | 8 | 7 | 15 | 14 | 23 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 71 | 18 | 29 | 41 | 41 | — | — | 26 | — | 16 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 7 | E 7 | SSE 3 | SSE 4 | NE 8 | SSE 4 | NE 7 | NE 7 | — | N 7 | N 7 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 9 | — |
| kJ | — | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | SSE 4 | N 6 | — | — | — | NE 8 | E 7 | N 7 | N 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 2 | WSW 2 | SSE 4 | — | — | SSE 2 | — | SSE 5 | SSE 4 | S 4 | SE 4 | SE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 4 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 4 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | 7 | 9 | 10 | 16 | 33 | 9 | 4 | 58 | 55 | 21 | 32 | 43 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 940 | 378 | 378 | 940 | 1094 | 467 | 2 | 266 | 194 | 2 | 91 | 227 | 0 | 0 | 1691 | 47 | 91 | 1820 | 284 |
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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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