Surf Forecasts:
Chia surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 7s period, W swell with 26 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Chia this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Chia in the next 16 days are 0.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) 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 1.0m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 05) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Chia over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on offer for the next couple of weeks.
This is a bit of a tough stretch for the region. Looking at the whole forecast, we’re staring down a long, quiet spell. We’ve got some tiny, nearly useless waves to start, then a big gap of nothing from the 1st of September all the way through to the 10th. That’s a solid ten days with no real surf to speak of. It’s not until the 13th that we finally see a pulse of energy that might be worth a paddle.
The only spot to talk about is Chia. It’s a beginner-friendly, fairly consistent break that’s fairly exposed to the swell. The water temp is 83°, which is more than 5° warmer than normal for this time of year – that’s very unusual, so you’ll be sweating in a spring suit if you even wear one.
The first few days, from the 29th of August through the 31st, are a write-off. We’re talking knee-high dribble at best, with a combined swell energy of only 45 (weak) on the 29th, dropping to a measly 1 by the 31st. Winds are mostly light, but the swell just isn’t there.
The best we’ve got is building towards the second weekend. On Sunday the 13th of September, we finally see something. The morning shows a 3ft wave from the west, with a period of 6 seconds. The combined energy hits 75 (still weak, but it’s something). The wind is light and cross-offshore from the northeast, which should keep the surface clean. It’s not a classic, and it’s a long way off, so treat it as a promising idea rather than a certainty. The afternoon on the 13th looks a bit chopier with an onshore breeze, so the morning window is the one to chase.
Honestly, with such a long dry spell, forecasts can change. I wouldn’t write the whole period off just yet, but right now, you’re going to be waiting a while for that one session on the 13th.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | W 6 | W 5 | WNW 4 | NW 4 | NW 7 | W 5 | NW 5 | — | — | — | ENE 3 | WNW 4 | — | W 6 | WNW 3 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 41 | 16 | 15 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-on | off | glassy | on | glassy | off | cross-on | glassy | off | on | glassy | cross-off | on | off | off | cross | off |
High Tide | 11:08PM0.28m | 11:16AM0.22m | 11:36PM0.27m | 11:54AM0.22m | 00:07AM0.26m | 12:36PM0.22m | 00:40AM0.24m | 1:25PM0.22m | 1:19AM0.21m | 2:26PM0.21m | 2:08AM0.19m | 3:50PM0.21m | 3:23AM0.17m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:37PM0.02m | 5:28AM0.04m | 5:12PM0.03m | 5:57AM0.03m | 5:50PM0.04m | 6:29AM0.03m | 6:32PM0.06m | 7:05AM0.04m | 7:21PM0.08m | 7:48AM0.05m | 8:27PM0.10m | 8:45AM0.06m | 10:08PM0.12m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — |
 | 8:00 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 31 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 |
Feels °C | 34 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | WNW 4 | W 6 | W 5 | WNW 4 | — | — | W 5 | NW 5 | — | — | — | ENE 3 | WNW 4 | — | — | WNW 3 |
| kJ | 41 | 16 | 15 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | 1 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 4 | E 4 | W 3 | WNW 5 | WSW 6 | — | — | — | NW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | — | NE 4 | — | — | — | — | NW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 6 | — |
| kJ | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 448 | 139 | 329 | 1146 | 1020 | 1033 | 1090 | 1010 | 1010 | 1090 | 1033 | 1010 | 1193 | 1010 | 1010 | 1090 | 1010 | 1010 | 1090 | 515 |
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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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