Surf Forecasts:
Chia surf forecast from 25 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 26 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period, W swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period, W swell with 77 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 26 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period with W 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 26) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Chia in the next 16 days are 0.9m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Monday (Jul 27) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Chia over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. I’ve squinted at the charts for the local stretch, and I’ve got to be straight with you – it’s looking like a lean spell for the next couple of weeks. The wave energy is just not showing up for a proper session.
The pick of the bunch, and it's a quiet highlight, is Chia. This beginner-friendly spot is *fairly consistent*, so it can offer something when nothing else is working. The water is notably warm, running about 82°F – that's a lot warmer than we usually see this time of year, so you can leave the thick wettie at home.
The first real chance to get wet comes on Saturday morning, July 25th, but it’s a tough call. You’re looking at a tiny 1 ft swell from the ESE with a short, weak period of just 2 seconds. The combined energy is a measly 1 – you’d be lucky to get a ride. The wind is a cross-onshore from the E at 9 mph, making it choppy. It’s a no-go.
Sunday, July 26th is a tease. The morning brings a cleaner look with a cross-offshore breeze from the NNE at 3 mph, but the swell is still only 2 ft from the SE on a 6-second period. The energy climbs to 33, but it’s still poor surf. The afternoon actually sees a bit more energy at 46 with a 2 ft swell, and the wind swings cross-offshore from the WNW at 12 mph, keeping the surface clean. It’s surfable if you’re desperate for a paddle, but the waves are weak.
Monday, July 27th is the best of a bad bunch. The morning is the standout: a clean, offshore breeze from the north at 9 mph with a 2 ft swell from the SE. The energy is the highest we’ll see for a while at 81, and the conditions are clean. It’s still tiny, but for a beginner on a longboard, you might snag a few. The afternoon is ruined by a strong cross-offshore wind from the west at 12 mph.
After Monday, the energy just drops off a cliff. From Tuesday, July 28th, all the way through to Sunday, August 9th, the combined energy readings are mostly in the single digits or zero. There are a few moments of glassy conditions on the mornings of Friday, August 1st and Sunday, August 2nd, and again on Thursday, August 6th, but with no swell to speak of, it’s flat calm. A tiny blip shows up on the morning of Saturday, August 8th with a 1 ft swell from the WSW and an offshore wind, but the energy is only 17 – not enough to get excited about.
So, the honest truth? If you want to surf, your best bet is Monday morning, July 27th at Chia. It’s not great, but it’s the only window that’s worth a look. Otherwise, the boards are staying in the car for a good long stretch. This is a pretty normal blank run for this area, so don’t sweat it – the forecasts can change, and I’ll be here when they do.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sun afternoon, min 23°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 2 | SE 4 | SE 5 | SE 6 | WSW 8 | W 7 | SE 6 | W 7 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | W 3 | SE 6 | SE 5 | SE 5 | — | — | SE 5 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1 | 6 | 31 | 31 | 19 | 31 | 39 | 52 | 40 | 26 | 13 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross | cross | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:23PM0.23m | 7:47AM0.17m | 9:04PM0.24m | 8:33AM0.17m | 9:40PM0.25m | 9:12AM0.18m | 10:14PM0.27m | 9:47AM0.19m | 10:46PM0.28m | 10:22AM0.19m | 11:16PM0.28m | 10:57AM0.19m | 11:45PM0.28m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:14PM0.06m | 2:47AM0.11m | 2:01PM0.05m | 3:26AM0.10m | 2:43PM0.04m | 4:01AM0.09m | 3:20PM0.03m | 4:34AM0.08m | 3:54PM0.02m | 5:06AM0.08m | 4:27PM0.01m | 5:37AM0.07m | 4:59PM0.01m | ||||||||
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 | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — |
 | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:40 | — | — | 8:40 | — | — | 8:39 | — | — | 8:38 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:37 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 31 |
Feels °C | 27 | 29 | 28 | 31 | 33 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 24 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 4 | NE 4 | SE 5 | SE 6 | ESE 5 | W 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | WNW 4 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | W 3 | SE 6 | SE 5 | SE 5 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 31 | 31 | 19 | 31 | 39 | 40 | 40 | 26 | 13 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 5 | WSW 3 | WSW 8 | ESE 6 | W 8 | — | WNW 5 | WNW 4 | W 6 | SE 6 | W 3 | — | SE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | SE 5 |
| kJ | — | — | 1 | 2 | 19 | 14 | 29 | — | 19 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | E 5 | — | WSW 8 | WNW 8 | NE 4 | W 7 | W 7 | NW 7 | — | — | W 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 1 | — | 13 | 13 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 2 | SE 4 | — | — | WSW 4 | NNE 2 | NNE 3 | W 7 | — | NW 3 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 3 |
| kJ | 1 | 6 | — | — | 8 | 1 | 1 | 52 | — | 6 | 5 | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 600 | 585 | 544 | 61 | 122 | 133 | 0 | 43 | 43 | 73 | 1011 | 225 | 810 | 1139 | 1020 | 810 | 1024 | 944 | 810 | 1215 | 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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