Surf Forecasts:
Chia surf forecast from 28 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 7s period, ESE swell with 18 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Chia this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Chia in the next 16 days are 0.4m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) 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 4s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 02) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Tue 28th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 7s |
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 cookin’ for the next couple of weeks.
Well, I gotta be straight with you – this is a tough one. The only spot with any real recommendation on the table is Chia, and even then, the entire 16-day window is a real struggle. We’re looking at a long, dry spell with barely a ripple. From now, right through to the end of the period, there’s just nothing to get excited about. The data shows a whole lot of days with zero wave energy, and when there is a tiny pulse, it’s weak and poorly directed.
The first real action we see is a tiny, weak swell on Tuesday morning, the 28th of July. Chia is a beginner-friendly, fairly consistent spot, but it’s fairly exposed to the swell. That morning, we’ve got a tiny 1ft swell coming from the SE with a short period of 7 seconds. The combined energy is a measly 22 (weak), and the wind is a cross-offshore from the North at 6 mph, which keeps things clean. It’s not a surf you’d paddle out for, but it’s the best we’ve got. The water is running at 82°, and that’s a huge 5° warmer than normal for this time of year – very unusual, feels like a bath.
After that, it’s a ghost town. Wednesday the 29th and Thursday the 30th see even smaller 0.7ft and 0.3ft slop, with periods so short they’re barely a bump. The next real sign of life isn’t until the morning of Friday the 8th of August. That morning, we get a 1ft swell from the WNW with a slightly better period of 8 seconds, and the combined energy creeps up to 24 (still weak). The wind is cross-off from the NW at 6 mph, keeping it clean. It’s a tiny, weak wave, but it’s the best of a very bad lot.
The following morning, Sunday the 9th, sees a 0.7ft swell from the West with a 7-second period, and a clean offshore wind from the NNW at 6 mph. It’s another tiny window.
The honest truth is, for a beginner spot like Chia that’s fairly consistent, a blank run this long is a bit unusual. The forecasts can always change, but as it stands, there’s no standout session. The setup is so weak and small that it’s not even worth considering for a proper paddle. If you’re desperate for a float on a foamie in glassy conditions, those early mornings with the light N/NE winds might be your only chance.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Thu night, min 25°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Sun afternoon, min 27°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | SE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 5 | WNW 3 | SE 5 | — | WNW 3 | SE 6 | SE 6 | WNW 3 | — | — | ENE 2 | — | NE 4 | — |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 12 | 18 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | cross-off | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross | cross-off | glassy | on | glassy |
High Tide | 9:12AM0.18m | 10:14PM0.27m | 9:47AM0.19m | 10:46PM0.28m | 10:22AM0.19m | 11:16PM0.28m | 10:57AM0.19m | 11:45PM0.28m | 11:33AM0.20m | 00:14AM0.28m | 12:12PM0.20m | 00:44AM0.27m | 12:56PM0.19m | 1:16AM0.25m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:20PM0.03m | 4:34AM0.08m | 3:54PM0.02m | 5:06AM0.08m | 4:27PM0.01m | 5:37AM0.07m | 4:59PM0.01m | 6:08AM0.06m | 5:32PM0.02m | 6:39AM0.06m | 6:06PM0.03m | 7:12AM0.06m | 6:45PM0.05m | ||||||||
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 | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — |
 | — | 8:39 | — | — | 8:38 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:36 | — | — | 8:35 | — | — | 8:34 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 31 |
Feels °C | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 33 | 33 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | ENE 3 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 5 | WNW 3 | SE 5 | — | WNW 3 | SE 6 | SE 6 | WNW 3 | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | — |
| kJ | 12 | 18 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 4 | W 4 | W 3 | — | SE 6 | — | — | — | SE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | SE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 6 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 2 | ENE 3 | — | ENE 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 2 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 73 | 1020 | 1010 | 753 | 1192 | 1046 | 1187 | 1090 | 1033 | 834 | 1198 | 1163 | 1136 | 1090 | 427 | 1010 | 1232 | 769 | 1341 | 1155 | 1010 |
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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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