Surf Forecasts:
Chia surf forecast from 11 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 12 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 12 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, ESE swell with 165 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 12 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period with ESE 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 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m 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 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) 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 0.6m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sun 12th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sun 12th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sun 12th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Chia over the next 16 days.
Alright crew, Rusty here, and I’ve got to level with you – this outlook for the break at Chia is a rough one. We’re staring down a pretty bleak 16-day stretch, and I mean flat. There’s one tiny window of something rideable, but you’ll need to be patient.
The first glimmer of hope is on Sunday morning, July 12th. We’ve got a little pulse of swell coming through, with waves around 4 ft from the ESE. The combined energy is weak, only 110, so don’t expect much grunt. What makes this the pick is the wind: a light NNE breeze giving us clean, cross-off conditions. The water is sitting at 79°, which is about 4° warmer than usual for this time of year, so you’ll be nice and warm. It’s a beginner-friendly spot, fairly consistent, but you might have some company – crowds are sometimes a thing here. The wave quality is called “surfable but very ordinary,” so keep the bar low. This is the best we’ve got, and it’s not saying much.
After that, it’s a long, dry spell. From Sunday afternoon, July 12th all the way through to Saturday morning, July 25th, the swell just vanishes. The combined energy readings are mostly in the single or low double digits – that’s next to nothing. There are a few glassy moments (like Wednesday morning, July 15th, and Sunday morning, July 19th) but the wave heights are tiny, at 1 ft or 1 ft. Not worth the effort. The wind does swing offshore on a few mornings (like Thursday, July 16th, and Tuesday, July 21st), but with no swell to work with, it’s a cruel joke.
The only real standout in the whole period is that Sunday morning, July 12th session. It’s no classic, but it’s the only time the conditions line up for a clean wave. If you’re jonesing, that’s your shot.
For the rest of the month, save your energy. This spot is a beach, and with almost no swell and dodgy winds on the rare occasion there’s any bump, it’s looking more like a kiteboarding zone than a paddler’s paradise. The long-range stuff on Saturday, July 25th and Sunday, July 26th shows a tiny blip of WNW swell, but combined energy is still only 7 and 3, so don’t get your hopes up.
Hang tight, forecasts can change, but right now it’s a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 34°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Sat 18 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | E 4 | E 5 | E 3 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | WSW 4 | W 4 | WNW 3 | WNW 4 | WNW 3 | W 3 | WNW 4 | W 6 | W 5 |
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 kJ | 165 | 91 | 55 | 15 | 13 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | off | glassy | cross-on | off | cross-off | on | off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross | on |
High Tide | 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 | 00:50AM0.30m | 12:53PM0.19m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 5:59PM0.01m | 7:26AM0.05m | ||||||||
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 | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — |
 | 8:51 | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:49 | — | — | 8:47 | — | — | 8:47 | — | — | 8:46 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 31 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 34 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 30 |
Feels °C | 26 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 30 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | SE 4 | WSW 6 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | WSW 4 | W 4 | WNW 3 | WNW 4 | WNW 3 | W 3 | WNW 4 | — | W 5 |
| kJ | 165 | 91 | 55 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | — | W 7 | SE 5 | WSW 6 | — | W 5 | — | ENE 4 | W 6 | W 6 | — | — | — | — | W 6 | W 6 | — |
| kJ | 1 | 4 | 4 | 3 | — | 1 | 1 | 3 | — | 2 | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 5 | — | — | W 8 | — | SE 4 | — | — | — | — | W 5 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 3 | E 3 | E 4 | E 5 | E 3 | SE 4 | — | SE 4 | — | — | — | NW 3 | NW 3 | — | — | NW 3 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 2 | 5 | 15 | 13 | 5 | 5 | — | 7 | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1051 | 0 | 0 | 1011 | 429 | 1010 | 1090 | 1001 | 944 | 1485 | 1134 | 1483 | 1483 | 1010 | 1481 | 1503 | 1007 | 1341 | 1503 | 1398 | 1374 |
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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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