Surf Forecasts:
Chia surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 5s period, W swell with 28 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Chia this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Chia in the next 16 days are 0.8m 5s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Chia over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let me be straight with you – this is a grim outlook for Chia. Over the next 16 days, from July 14 right through to July 29, there’s simply no decent surf on the cards. Every single forecast window comes back with “poor surf conditions” and a score of zero. That’s a full run of flat or junk waves. For a spot that’s usually fairly consistent, this is a real bummer. The water’s unusually warm – 79°F, which is about 4°F above normal, much warmer than you’d expect for this time of year, but that doesn’t help the waves one bit.
The break is a beginner-friendly beach setup, exposed to the swell, with an optimum direction from the SSW. But the swell we’re seeing is tiny – most days barely 2 ft or less, with short periods of 3–5 seconds, and combined energy values barely hitting double digits (12 on the 14th morning, 16 afternoon, 24 on the 15th morning, then dropping to 1–5 after that). That’s weak, windswell junk. The wind is often cross or cross-on, sometimes offshore but not enough to make much of the tiny slop. On the 22nd morning there’s a glassy moment, but with zero swell. On the 25th morning there’s a glassy 1 ft swell from SE, but still poor. Nothing worth paddling out for.
So, no standout days, no hidden gems. This is one of those stretches where the ocean just switches off. If you’re a beginner hoping for a gentle wave, you’ll have to wait. Forecasts can change, but right now, there’s nothing to get excited about. Keep an eye on the charts – these blank runs don’t usually last forever around here.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Thu afternoon, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 35°C on Fri afternoon, min 27°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 4 | ESE 4 | SE 4 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | W 6 | W 6 | W 5 | — | SSE 3 | SSE 3 | W 5 | W 5 | W 3 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | — | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 3 | WNW 4 |
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 kJ | 9 | 10 | 5 | 14 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 11 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:39AM0.20m | 10:40PM0.31m | 10:29AM0.20m | 11:25PM0.32m | 11:16AM0.20m | 00:09AM0.31m | 12:04PM0.19m | 00:50AM0.30m | 12:53PM0.19m | 1:30AM0.28m | 1:45PM0.18m | 2:10AM0.25m | 2:44PM0.18m | 2:50AM0.23m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:45PM-0.01m | 5:08AM0.05m | 4:31PM-0.01m | 5:56AM0.05m | 5:15PM-0.01m | 6:41AM0.05m | 5:59PM0.01m | 7:26AM0.05m | 6:43PM0.03m | 8:09AM0.06m | 7:29PM0.05m | 8:52AM0.06m | 8:21PM0.08m | ||||||||
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 | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — |
 | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:49 | — | — | 8:47 | — | — | 8:47 | — | — | 8:46 | — | — | 8:46 | — | — | 8:45 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 30 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 35 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 32 | 32 | 34 | 32 |
Feels °C | 29 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 6 | WSW 5 | SE 4 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | W 6 | W 6 | W 5 | — | SSE 3 | — | — | W 5 | — | — | WNW 4 | — | — | WNW 4 | — | WNW 4 |
| kJ | 3 | 6 | 4 | 14 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 5 | — | — | 3 | — | 11 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WSW 5 | ESE 5 | SE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 5 | — | — | — | NW 7 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 5 | 9 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | W 8 | — | SE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 4 | ESE 4 | WSW 3 | — | — | W 4 | — | — | — | — | SSE 3 | — | WNW 2 | W 3 | WNW 4 | — | — | WNW 4 | — | WNW 3 | N 3 |
| kJ | 9 | 10 | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 5 | — | — | 7 | — | 3 | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 930 | 1510 | 606 | 1446 | 1522 | 548 | 1526 | 1537 | 1359 | 1393 | 1503 | 1134 | 1487 | 1517 | 80 | 117 | 1374 | 808 | 648 | 1090 | 830 |
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The above surf forecast table for Chia provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Chia can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Chia 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 (Chia) 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 Chia 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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