Surf Forecasts:
Chia surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 6 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 6s period, W swell with 29 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Chia this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Chia in the next 16 days are 0.6m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Chia over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, I'm Rusty. Let's be straight with you. The next 16 days are looking flat as a pancake. There's genuinely nothing to get excited about, and I'm not one to sugarcoat it. The wait for a decent wave is going to be a long one.
The first bit of sniffable swell isn't until the morning of Sunday, August 16th, so you're looking at a solid two-week gap with no surf worth mentioning. Even then, it's a tiny pulse.
For Chia, the water is a balmy 81°F, which is much warmer than usual for this time of year. That's a 4°F anomaly, so you'll be in boardies for sure, but you won't be needing them for surfing.
The best we've got in the whole window is the morning of Wednesday, August 12th. We'll see a little 2ft swell rolling in from the WNW, with a period of 4 seconds. The combined energy is a measly 16, so it's weak. The wind will be a clean offshore from the NNW, which is about as good as it gets here. It'll be clean, but the waves will be tiny and weak. The rest of the time, it's a mix of flat spells, tiny windswell, and cross-shore or onshore winds. This is a beginner-friendly spot, but with this little juice, you're better off leaving the board at home.
Honestly, for the whole 16 days, you're not going to get a proper wave. This stretch looks more interesting for a relaxing swim than a paddle out. If you're desperate, the morning of the 12th is your only crack, but keep your expectations on the floor.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Sat afternoon, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | ||||||||||||||
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 6 | NW 4 | WNW 3 | — | — | NE 3 | E 3 | ESE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | W 6 | W 6 | WSW 7 | WNW 4 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 |
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 kJ | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 5 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 29 | 19 | 15 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | off | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 00:14AM0.28m | 12:12PM0.20m | 00:44AM0.27m | 12:56PM0.19m | 1:16AM0.25m | 1:46PM0.19m | 1:53AM0.23m | 2:49PM0.19m | 2:39AM0.21m | 4:08PM0.19m | 3:41AM0.19m | 5:39PM0.21m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:32PM0.02m | 6:39AM0.06m | 6:06PM0.03m | 7:12AM0.06m | 6:45PM0.05m | 7:49AM0.05m | 7:31PM0.07m | 8:33AM0.05m | 8:30PM0.10m | 9:26AM0.06m | 9:54PM0.11m | 10:34AM0.06m | 11:44PM0.12m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — |
 | 8:36 | — | — | 8:35 | — | — | 8:34 | — | — | 8:32 | — | — | 8:31 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:29 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 32 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 32 | 30 |
Feels °C | 30 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | NW 4 | WNW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | SE 4 | SE 4 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | SE 4 | W 6 | W 6 | WSW 7 | WNW 4 | W 6 | W 6 | WNW 3 |
| kJ | 1 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 5 | 15 | 14 | 3 | 29 | 19 | 15 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | — | — | — | W 6 | W 3 | W 7 | W 6 |
| kJ | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 4 | 3 | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 6 | N 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | — | NW 6 |
| kJ | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 3 | N 3 | — | — | — | NE 3 | E 3 | ESE 4 | — | — | — | — | WSW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | 4 | — | — | — | — | 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1193 | 514 | 408 | 1232 | 1033 | 1186 | 1010 | 1010 | 1010 | 1457 | 1134 | 958 | 1483 | 1010 | 656 | 1111 | 1090 | 1013 | 1090 | 648 |
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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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