Surf Forecasts:
Chia surf forecast from 23 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 30 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 29 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 7s period, SE swell with 574 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 30 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 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 Wednesday (Sep 30) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 6s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Chia in the next 16 days are 2.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 29) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 23) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Wed 30th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Wed 30th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Tue 29th Sep) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Chia over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 21°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 22°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the ESE by Mon afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SW 4 | ENE 3 | W 4 | W 4 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | ENE 4 | W 4 | ENE 5 | ENE 4 | ESE 4 | SE 4 | SE 5 | SE 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 18 | 43 | 574 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:02PM0.24m | 7:57AM0.18m | 8:33PM0.26m | 8:34AM0.19m | 9:02PM0.27m | 9:09AM0.21m | 9:30PM0.27m | 9:44AM0.23m | 9:59PM0.27m | 10:20AM0.24m | 10:30PM0.27m | 10:58AM0.25m | 11:02PM0.26m | ||||||
Low Tide | 2:33AM0.08m | 1:50PM0.05m | 2:59AM0.07m | 2:28PM0.04m | 3:24AM0.05m | 3:04PM0.03m | 3:51AM0.03m | 3:41PM0.03m | 4:18AM0.02m | 4:18PM0.03m | 4:47AM0.01m | 4:58PM0.04m | |||||||
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 | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — |
 | 7:22 | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:19 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:12 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 28 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 4 | W 4 | W 4 | ENE 7 | E 6 | SE 6 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | WNW 3 | SE 5 | W 4 | W 4 | ENE 5 | ENE 4 | NW 6 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 4 | 2 | 1 | 45 | 17 | 9 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | SW 4 | SW 4 | W 4 | SE 6 | ENE 5 | — | — | WNW 3 | SE 5 | — | SE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | — | — | 1 | 4 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 7 | NW 6 | SW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 5 | — | — | SE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 4 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ENE 3 | ENE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 2 | ENE 3 | ENE 4 | — | — | — | ESE 4 | SE 4 | SE 5 | SE 7 |
| kJ | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | 7 | 18 | 43 | 574 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 80 | 375 | 1020 | 69 | 591 | 1013 | 1020 | 1020 | 1020 | 1020 | 1020 | 1090 | 1010 | 1010 | 1090 | 1010 | 810 | 1014 | 1010 |
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Information about the Chia Surf forecast
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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Chia may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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