Surf Forecasts:
Chia surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 5s period, W swell with 16 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Chia this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Chia in the next 16 days are 0.6m 5s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 18) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Wed 15th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Chia over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’ve gotta be straight with you—this 16-day window for Chia is a flat, quiet stretch. There’s nothing on offer that’s worth paddling out for. The whole run is a series of tiny, weak waves with poor surf conditions stamped all over it. We’re looking at a blank run where the swell just isn’t making it through. The water temp is sitting at 79°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so if you’re just having a swim, it’s lovely, but for surfing? It’s a no-go.
Let’s run through it. Wednesday the 15th kicks off with a 2ft SE swell, but it’s a 5-second period—totally gutless—and the wind is onshore in the afternoon. The energy is weak (15). Thursday the 16th is glassy in the morning, but there’s zero swell. Friday the 17th? Nothing. Saturday the 18th brings a 1ft W swell with a 4-second period, barely a ripple (2 energy). Sunday the 19th is similar, 1ft WNW swell, 3-second period, 3 energy. The whole first week is a dud.
The second week isn’t any better. Monday the 20th to Thursday the 23rd: mostly flat, with the odd 1ft or 0.3ft bump that’s just not surfable. Friday the 24th has a 0.7ft ESE swell, 4-second period, 2 energy. Saturday the 25th finally shows a tiny pulse: 2ft SE swell, 5-second period, 16 energy, with glassy conditions in the morning—but it’s still poor surf. Sunday the 26th has a 1ft SE swell (8 energy), onshore wind, choppy.
Monday the 27th is the closest thing to a highlight, but it’s still a letdown. A 1ft WNW swell, 9-second period, 27 energy, with light offshore wind in the morning. That’s clean, but it’s tiny. The rest of the run through to Thursday the 30th is flat or 1ft junk.
For a beginner-friendly spot like Chia that’s fairly consistent, this is a rare dry spell. It won’t stay this way forever—forecasts change—but right now, leave the board at home. There’s nothing to ride.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 37°C on Fri afternoon, min 27°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 36°C on Mon afternoon, min 28°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | |||||||||||||||
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 5 | WSW 5 | W 6 | W 6 | W 5 | — | — | — | WNW 3 | W 4 | W 3 | WNW 3 | WNW 3 | W 5 | W 4 | WNW 3 | — | ENE 3 | W 5 | — | WNW 4 |
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 kJ | 13 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | on | glassy | cross-off | on | glassy | glassy | cross | glassy |
High Tide | 10:29AM0.20m | 11:25PM0.32m | 11:16AM0.20m | 00:09AM0.31m | 12:04PM0.19m | 00:50AM0.30m | 12:53PM0.19m | 1:30AM0.28m | 1:45PM0.18m | 2:10AM0.25m | 2:44PM0.18m | 2:50AM0.23m | 3:53PM0.18m | 3:34AM0.20m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:31PM-0.01m | 5:56AM0.05m | 5:15PM-0.01m | 6:41AM0.05m | 5:59PM0.01m | 7:26AM0.05m | 6:43PM0.03m | 8:09AM0.06m | 7:29PM0.05m | 8:52AM0.06m | 8:21PM0.08m | 9:36AM0.07m | 9:26PM0.11m | ||||||||
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 | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — |
 | — | 8:49 | — | — | 8:47 | — | — | 8:47 | — | — | 8:46 | — | — | 8:46 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:45 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 32 | 31 | 29 | 33 | 36 | 33 | 33 | 37 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 32 | 32 | 34 | 36 | 33 | 35 | 36 | 36 |
Feels °C | 34 | 32 | 32 | 34 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 35 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 35 | 33 | 33 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 5 | WSW 5 | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 4 | — | — | WNW 3 | W 5 | W 4 | — | — | ENE 3 | — | — | WNW 4 |
| kJ | 13 | 7 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | SE 5 | SE 4 | — | W 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 5 | — | NNW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | 4 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 5 | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | — | W 4 | W 6 | — | — | — | — | WNW 3 | NNW 3 | W 3 | WNW 3 | NW 3 | — | — | WNW 3 | — | — | NNE 3 | — | — |
| kJ | 24 | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 6 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1446 | 1483 | 1370 | 1446 | 1525 | 1383 | 1537 | 1693 | 548 | 1537 | 1380 | 1032 | 1374 | 1503 | 1033 | 629 | 1111 | 1020 | 690 | 1090 | 930 |
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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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