Surf Forecasts:
Chia surf forecast from 10 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 12 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 11 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, ESE swell with 150 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 12 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period with SE 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 1.4m 6s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 11) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 12) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (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 | 8PM (Sat 11th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Chia over the next 16 days.
Right, grab a coffee, put your feet up, and let's have a yarn about the surf. I'm Rusty, and we're looking at the forecast for Chia over the next 16 days.
Honestly, mate, it's a pretty grim stretch. The forecast is a real flat spell. We're looking at a long, dry gap with no real surf to speak of. You'll be twiddling your thumbs for the first week and a half. The first hint of anything that might get you interested doesn't show up until Wednesday the 22nd of July, and even then, it's a bit of a stretch.
For the first week and a half, from Saturday the 11th right through to Tuesday the 22nd, the swell is tiny, the wind is mostly rubbish, and the wave energy is pathetic. The odd morning might be clean, but with waves barely a whisper, it's not worth paddling out for. The combined energy hovers around 0 to 10 for most of it, which is basically nothing.
The only day that has a pulse is Wednesday the 22nd of July. The afternoon sees a bit of a spike, with a swell height of 6 ft from the WNW and a period of 6 seconds. The combined energy jumps to a moderate 281, which is the only real number we see. But look, the wind is a cross-offshore breeze from the west at 15 mph, so it'll be clean. The wave comment says "marginal surf forecast or questionable tide conditions," so it's not a total standout. It's a bit of a chunky, short-period wind swell, and it will be a messy, fat wave. For a beginner-friendly break, this might be a bit much for anyone who's not comfortable, but it's the only thing on the menu.
After that, we're back to flat, clean mornings with zero energy right through to the end of the forecast period on Sunday the 26th. The water temperature anomaly is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there.
So, to sum it up: if you're desperate, keep an eye on the afternoon of the 22nd of July. Otherwise, it's a long, boring wait. The setup looks more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer on that Wednesday, but even then, it's not great. Forecasts can change, but right now, this is a proper flat spell.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Thu afternoon, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Fri 17 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 4 | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | E 5 | E 5 | E 3 | SE 4 | SE 4 | ESE 4 | SE 4 | SE 5 | SE 4 | WSW 4 | W 6 | W 5 | W 3 | W 6 | W 5 |
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 kJ | 4 | 33 | 104 | 145 | 88 | 43 | 13 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 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 | 12:04PM0.19m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 6:41AM0.05m | ||||||||
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 | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — |
 | 8:51 | — | 8:51 | — | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:49 | — | — | 8:47 | — | — | 8:47 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 30 | 32 |
Feels °C | 28 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 33 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 4 | — | — | ESE 7 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 7 | W 6 | SE 4 | WSW 5 | SE 4 | SE 5 | SE 4 | WSW 4 | — | — | W 3 | — | — |
| kJ | 4 | — | — | 145 | 88 | 43 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 5 | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | W 8 | W 7 | WSW 7 | W 6 | W 6 | — | W 6 | W 6 | — | — | — | — | SE 4 | W 6 | W 5 | — | W 6 | W 5 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 3 | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 5 | — | — | W 6 | W 5 | W 6 | — | — | W 6 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 3 | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | — | N 2 | E 3 | E 5 | E 5 | E 3 | SE 4 | — | ESE 4 | — | — | ENE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 3 | 33 | 104 | — | 1 | 5 | 13 | 11 | 5 | 5 | — | 5 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1025 | 1010 | 1046 | 51 | 0 | 1011 | 428 | 1033 | 1090 | 944 | 930 | 1529 | 930 | 1348 | 1517 | 1446 | 1354 | 1503 | 1296 | 656 | 1426 |
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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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