Surf Forecasts:
Chia surf forecast from 7 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period, WNW swell with 58 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Chia this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Chia in the next 16 days are 0.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 10) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Chia over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for Chia over the next couple of weeks. I'll be straight with you – it's a tough stretch. We're looking at a long, dry spell before anything really gets moving.
Right off the bat, from now, we've got a solid stretch of nothing. The first recommendation doesn't pop up until Monday the 21st of September, so you're looking at over a week of flat, unsurfable conditions. The water's sitting at a very warm 83° right now, which is way toastier than usual for this time of year.
The only standout in the whole forecast is Monday the 21st of September. We'll see a bit of a pulse from the WNW, pushing in at about 7 ft. Combined wave energy here hits 362 (moderate energy), so it's got some push, but the wind is looking cross-shore. That cross-breeze will put a bit of a chop on the face, so it won't be perfect. At 7 ft, this is getting a bit too much for beginners, but it's a solid size for anyone with a bit of experience. The period on the fresh swell is only 7 seconds, so it's a bit of a weak, wind-driven lump rather than a clean groundswell. It's the only game in town, but it's a marginal call at best.
After that, Tuesday the 22nd of September morning drops a bit to 4 ft, but with a much longer 12-second period from the WNW. That longer period means better shape and more energy underneath it, and the combined energy reads 445 (moderate energy). The wind is light cross-shore, so it could be okay. By the afternoon, the size drops off again.
Bottom line? For the next week and a half, don't even bother checking the ocean. The only real window is around the 21st, and it's not going to be pumping clean. If you're desperate, you might find a wave on that Monday morning, but keep your expectations low. It's a long wait.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 21°C on Fri afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Thu afternoon, calm by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 4 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 5 | W 6 | WNW 4 | W 4 | W 6 | W 6 | S 6 | W 4 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 32 | 13 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 8 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:51PM0.26m | 7:50AM0.18m | 8:38PM0.28m | 8:40AM0.20m | 9:18PM0.30m | 9:24AM0.21m | 9:55PM0.30m | 10:04AM0.22m | 10:29PM0.29m | 10:43AM0.23m | 11:01PM0.28m | 11:20AM0.24m | 11:31PM0.26m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:49PM0.05m | 2:28AM0.07m | 1:47PM0.03m | 3:10AM0.05m | 2:36PM0.02m | 3:46AM0.04m | 3:19PM0.01m | 4:19AM0.03m | 4:00PM0.01m | 4:51AM0.02m | 4:40PM0.02m | 5:20AM0.02m | 5:19PM0.03m | ||||||||
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 | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — |
 | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | 3 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
Temp °C | 28 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 |
Feels °C | 31 | 32 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 28 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 4 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 5 | NW 9 | WNW 4 | NE 4 | W 6 | — | S 6 | W 4 | W 4 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 6 | 32 | 13 | 21 | 7 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 8 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 10 | NW 10 | WNW 7 | SE 4 | WNW 8 | — | — | W 6 | — | — | WNW 7 | SE 6 | NE 5 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 24 | 5 | 1 | 7 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 5 | 1 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 3 | N 3 | W 6 | W 6 | — | — | — | — | NW 7 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 3 | WNW 5 | WNW 4 | NW 4 | W 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | — | — | W 5 | NW 5 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 50 | 15 | 8 | 12 | 19 | 19 | 43 | — | — | 4 | 27 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1020 | 1090 | 1011 | 1020 | 1020 | 1212 | 1010 | 540 | 133 | 69 | 518 | 117 | 58 | 70 | 58 | 58 | 133 | 117 | 117 | 1020 | 117 |
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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).
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