Chia Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.89° N 8.88° E

Chia Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 10 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Chia sea temperature is
25.7° C
2.1° 

Chia surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Chia surf forecast from 10 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 12 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 11 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, ESE swell with 127 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 12 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period with ESE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Chia this week:

The surf forecast for Chia over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Chia in the next 16 days are 1.3m 6s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 11) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 12) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sun 12th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 6s
Best Surf 5AM (Sun 12th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 6s
Most Powerful 5PM (Sat 11th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 6s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Chia over the next 16 days.


Hey, Rusty here. Let’s break this down. The next 16 days are looking flat as a pancake for most of it. The first real chance to get wet doesn’t come until Sunday, July 12th, and even then it’s a real go-out-and-pray session.

Chia – a beginner-friendly spot that’s fairly consistent. The water is warm at 78°F, which is much warmer than usual for this time of year—about 4°F above average, so you’ll be fine in boardshorts or a spring suit.

We’ve got a big gap at the start. Sunday morning, July 12th is the first surfable window. The swell is a tiny 4ft from the SE, with a short 6-second period, and the combined energy is a weak 94. The wind is light offshore from the NNW, so it’ll be clean. It’s surfable, but very ordinary. Crowds might be there since it’s a beginner spot and a weekend.

After that, it’s a total desert. The next nine days are flat. We get glassy mornings on the 15th, 16th, and 20th, but there’s no swell—zip, zero. The energy levels are in the single digits.

The only real standout is Saturday, July 25th. The afternoon brings a bigger 5ft swell from the west, with a 6-second period, and the combined energy hits 203 – that’s moderate. The wind is cross-on from the SSW, so it’ll be a bit choppy. It’s the biggest swell of the period, but it’s still small for the middle of summer. The swell direction is from the west, and the spot prefers SSW, so it’s a little off. The forecast still says “poor surf conditions,” so manage your expectations. For a beginner, 5ft is a step up in size.

Honestly, it’s a rough run. If you want a clean, tiny wave, Sunday the 12th morning is your best bet. The 25th has the most size, but it’s a long way out and the conditions aren’t great. For a spot that’s usually fairly consistent, this is a weirdly quiet stretch. Just keep checking the charts.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
W
4
0.5
E
3
0.8
ESE
4
1.2
ESE
6
1.3
ESE
6
1.1
SE
6
0.7
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0.3
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SSE
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0.3
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0.3
WNW
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0.2
ENE
3
0.3
WNW
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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5
24
93
126
88
32
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8
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Wind (km/h)
5
ENE
15
SE
15
ENE
25
ENE
25
E
15
NE
5
N
10
SSE
10
E
10
E
15
ESE
5
ESE
10
E
15
ESE
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N
5
NNE
10
SSE
10
W
5
SE
15
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Wind State
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cross-on
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High Tide
7:09PM0.22m
6:40AM0.20m
8:09PM0.25m
7:46AM0.20m
9:03PM0.28m
8:46AM0.20m
9:52PM0.30m
9:39AM0.20m
10:40PM0.31m
10:29AM0.20m
11:25PM0.32m
11:16AM0.20m
00:09AM0.31m
Low Tide
12:15PM0.04m
1:10AM0.10m
1:13PM0.03m
2:23AM0.09m
2:07PM0.01m
3:24AM0.07m
2:58PM0.00m
4:18AM0.06m
3:45PM-0.01m
5:08AM0.05m
4:31PM-0.01m
5:56AM0.05m
5:15PM-0.01m
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6:11
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8:51
8:51
8:50
8:50
8:50
8:49
8:47
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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26
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Information about the Chia Surf forecast

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.

Chia is 32 km (20 miles) from the city of Capoterra. If you plan a holiday in Sardinia, look for hotels and other accommodation in Capoterra. Capoterra has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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