Surf Forecasts:
Chia surf forecast from 13 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 17 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 5s period, WNW swell with 19 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Chia this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Chia in the next 16 days are 0.7m 5s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 17) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 17) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Thu 17th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Chia over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, I'm Rusty, and I've had a good look at the charts for this area. To be straight with you, this forecast is a tough one. We're looking at a long stretch of barely-there surf, and honestly, it's a bit of a flat spell for Chia.
For the first week or so, right through until about Thursday the 25th of September, there's nothing worth paddling out for. The swell heights are tiny – mostly 0.3 ft to 0.7 ft – with weak combined swell energy (mostly between 1 and 8). The wind is often favourable, with plenty of glassy or offshore mornings, but there's just no push to the ocean. You'd be floating more than surfing.
We finally see a tiny pulse of energy around Friday the 26th of September, but it's still small and messy. It's not until the very end of the forecast period, on Monday the 28th of September, that things start to look a little more interesting. The swell finally bumps up to 3 ft from the SE, with combined swell energy reaching 37. It's still small and not exactly firing, but compared to the rest of the run, it's the best on offer.
The standout moment is the morning of Monday the 28th. The wind is forecast to be glassy, so conditions should be clean. This is likely the pick of the period for beginners looking for a gentle introduction. The water temperature is sitting around 82°F which is much warmer than normal for this time of year – you'll definitely notice the bath-like water if you get in.
Given the persistent lack of size and energy, keep your expectations in check. It’s been a dry run, and it might stay that way for a bit longer.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 22°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 21°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | WNW 6 | SE 5 | S 5 | SE 6 | WNW 4 | — | — | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | WNW 4 | ESE 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 4 |
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 kJ | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 2 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | off | off | cross-on | off | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 11:20AM0.24m | 11:31PM0.26m | 11:57AM0.24m | 00:00AM0.23m | 12:35PM0.23m | 00:29AM0.21m | 1:16PM0.22m | 00:57AM0.19m | 2:06PM0.21m | 1:29AM0.17m | 3:18PM0.20m | 2:18AM0.15m | 5:03PM0.19m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:19PM0.03m | 5:48AM0.03m | 5:58PM0.05m | 6:15AM0.04m | 6:38PM0.07m | 6:44AM0.05m | 7:22PM0.10m | 7:16AM0.06m | 8:18PM0.12m | 7:57AM0.08m | 9:53PM0.13m | 9:07AM0.09m | 00:26AM0.13m | ||||||||
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 | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — |
 | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:29 | — | — | 7:27 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 25 | 27 | 24 |
Feels °C | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 22 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 25 | 24 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 6 | SE 5 | — | — | WNW 4 | — | — | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 8 | ESE 9 | NW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | ESE 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 4 |
| kJ | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | SE 6 | NE 4 | S 5 | SE 6 | S 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 9 | SE 6 | WNW 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | NW 8 | SE 8 | NE 4 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 9 | — | — | NW 8 | NW 7 | — | W 9 | — | SE 7 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | 2 | — | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 2 | — | — | — | WNW 3 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | — | — | NW 4 | NW 4 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | 28 | 7 | — | — | 8 | 2 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 600 | 1090 | 995 | 1010 | 1046 | 1010 | 1017 | 1391 | 1193 | 585 | 591 | 117 | 58 | 225 | 117 | 117 | 514 | 117 | 80 | 225 | 80 |
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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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