Surf Forecasts:
Chia surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 26 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period, ESE swell with 71 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 26 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period with WSW 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 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. 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 0.9m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 6s period and expected on Monday (Jul 27) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Chia over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – this outlook is a tough one for the 16-day window. We’ve got Chia (Sardinia) on the board, but it’s a real mixed bag and honestly, nothing to get excited about.
For the first few days, it’s mostly flat or tiny, with poor conditions. The first real chance of a surf comes on Monday morning, July 27th. We’ll see a small pulse of 3ft swell from the ESE with a weak period of 6 seconds. The combined energy is only moderate at best (112). The wind is a cross-offshore breeze, keeping things clean, but the waves are going to be weak and gutless. It’s a beginner-friendly size, but the quality is just ordinary.
The water is incredibly warm right now, much warmer than usual for this time of year – a real anomaly of 3° warmer – so you won’t need a thick wetsuit, that’s for sure.
After that Monday morning window, the surf drops right back off. There’s a long stretch of flat, glassy mornings and cross-shore afternoons with no real swell energy. You’ll see a few ripples on Tuesday morning, July 28th, with a tiny 2ft from the west and glassy conditions, but the period is a shocker at 5 seconds and the energy is weak (38). It’s barely surfable. The same goes for the morning of August 4th – a tiny 2ft from the SE with a 4-second period, glassy but gutless.
The standout moment, if you can call it that, is that Monday morning, July 27th. It’s the only period where the swell height and energy combine to make something that’s not a complete waste of time. The wind is kind to us, but the swell is small and short-period. It’s a beginner’s wave, if anything.
Overall, this is a blank run for the area. Chia is fairly consistent, but it’s going through a real flat spell. Don’t hold your breath. Forecasts can change, but right now, it’s looking like a week of lake conditions.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Mon afternoon, min 22°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Mon afternoon, calm by Wed morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 3 | W 3 | E 3 | ESE 3 | ESE 4 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 7 | W 5 | WNW 8 | W 4 | ENE 3 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 5 | SE 5 | E 3 |
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 kJ | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 49 | 66 | 33 | 66 | 71 | 39 | 18 | 17 | 64 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | glassy | off | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 7:34PM0.21m | 6:50AM0.16m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:19PM0.07m | 1:54AM0.12m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — |
 | — | 8:43 | — | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:40 | — | — | 8:40 | — | — | 8:39 | — | — | 8:38 | — | — | 8:37 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 31 | 31 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 31 | 28 | 31 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 7 | W 5 | W 5 | W 4 | W 4 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 5 | SE 5 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 1 | 49 | 66 | 33 | 66 | 71 | 39 | 18 | 17 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 8 | W 7 | W 8 | — | WSW 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 6 | SE 6 | — | SE 6 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | 48 | 41 | — | 10 | 14 | 12 | 4 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 5 | NW 10 | NW 6 | — | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | W 6 | W 6 | NW 6 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | 11 | — | 8 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 3 | W 3 | E 3 | ESE 3 | ESE 4 | — | — | SW 4 | — | NW 6 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 8 | ENE 3 | ENE 3 | — | WNW 2 | — | — | E 3 |
| kJ | 4 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 5 | — | — | 4 | — | 71 | 38 | 22 | 36 | 64 | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 205 | 605 | 958 | 592 | 61 | 51 | 64 | 0 | 0 | 67 | 69 | 54 | 1020 | 80 | 1011 | 1090 | 1020 | 1012 | 1139 | 1025 | |
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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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Chia is 32 km (20 miles) from the city of Capoterra. If you plan a holiday in Sardinia, look for hotels and other accommodation in Capoterra. Capoterra has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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