Surf Forecasts:
Chernobyl surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period, E swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period, E swell with 171 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 3 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 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 Thursday (Sep 03) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 4s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 3s 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 0.9m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Chernobyl over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's take a look at what's cookin' for Chernobyl. Straight up, I gotta be honest with ya – it's a pretty bleak picture for the next couple of weeks. There's a big ol' gap of flat or junk conditions before we see anything worth paddling out for. But, let's not throw the towel in just yet.
We're looking at a good week and a half with basically nothing going on. From now until around the 10th of September, the surf is tiny, and the wind is mostly rubbish – onshore or cross-onshore from the east. It's not worth wetting a wetsuit. You’ll see a bit of knee-high slop with weak energy, like on the 2nd of September morning, we've got a glassy 2 ft wave from the east with a period of 11 seconds, but the combined energy is weak (124). It's just not gonna do anything. The water is warm, sitting at 84°F, which is pretty much average for this time of year, so at least you won't be cold while you're waiting.
After that, it's a long, dry spell of tiny waves and poor conditions all the way through to the middle of the month. Then, we finally get a little glimmer of hope.
The Standout (for the patient)
The best chance to get wet looks like it’ll be Thursday morning, the 10th of September. It’s not a classic, but it’s the best on offer. Chernobyl will see a tiny 1 ft swell coming from the northeast, with a period of 9 seconds. The real kicker here is the wind. It's forecast to be glassy from the SSE, so the surface will be clean. The combined energy is still low (42), so don't expect any power. This is a beginner-friendly spot as it is, and with these tiny waves, it’s perfect for a longboard or a foamie. Expect to see a few other folks out, as crowds are "often" a thing here. It's a long wait for a session, but it's the only session worth mentioning.
After that, the outlook fades again into tiny, weak, and mostly onshore conditions. There are a couple of mornings on the 13th and 15th of September with glassy conditions, but the swell is still knee-high at best. So, if you're desperate, keep an eye on the 10th. Otherwise, we're in a holding pattern.
Stay patient, gang.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 27°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 32°C on Sun afternoon, min 26°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 4 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | NE 11 | NE 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 110 | 127 | 117 | 99 | 153 | 104 | 42 | 28 | 37 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 29 | 64 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross | cross | on | cross-on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 12:34PM0.41m | 00:36AM0.25m | 1:32PM0.42m | 1:36AM0.23m | 2:34PM0.42m | 2:42AM0.22m | 3:36PM0.42m | 3:49AM0.23m | 4:38PM0.43m | 4:54AM0.25m | 5:35PM0.44m | 5:55AM0.28m | 6:29PM0.44m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:51PM-0.27m | 6:50AM-0.40m | 7:53PM-0.26m | 7:49AM-0.39m | 8:58PM-0.26m | 8:52AM-0.38m | 10:03PM-0.27m | 9:57AM-0.38m | 11:04PM-0.30m | 11:00AM-0.38m | 00:00AM-0.33m | 12:00PM-0.39m | 00:51AM-0.36m | ||||||||
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 | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — |
 | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:36 | — | — | 7:35 | — |
mm | — | — | 1 | 2 | 6 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 6 |
Temp °C | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 32 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 |
Feels °C | 33 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 35 | 33 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | — | E 9 | ESE 6 | E 8 | ESE 5 | ESE 4 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 4 | E 8 | SE 3 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | NE 6 | NE 9 |
| kJ | 110 | 127 | 117 | 99 | — | 14 | 42 | 21 | 37 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 2 | 10 | 3 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 64 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | — | E 9 | E 8 | — | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | NE 6 | E 8 | E 10 | E 9 | E 4 | SE 4 | E 5 | NE 6 | E 8 | E 8 |
| kJ | 12 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | 14 | 12 | — | 12 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 2 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 12 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 9 | — | NE 6 | NE 8 | SSE 4 | NE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 10 | NE 11 | ENE 11 |
| kJ | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 29 | 13 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 5 | SE 3 | — | E 9 | ESE 6 | — | ESE 5 | — | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | WSW 2 | SE 4 | S 3 | — | E 5 | SE 3 | — | SE 2 | SE 3 |
| kJ | — | 9 | 1 | — | 153 | 104 | — | 28 | — | 11 | 8 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 3 | — | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 355 | 454 | 7 | 1017 | 125 | 2 | 1493 | 2 | 777 | 1612 | 290 | 467 | 378 | 1144 | 378 | 379 | 475 | 475 | 619 | 1088 |
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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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