Surf Forecasts:
Chia surf forecast from 3 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 0.5ft (0.2m), 10s period, WNW swell with 9 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Chia this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Chia in the next 16 days are 0.2m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) 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 1.4m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 10) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Wed 9th Sep) | 0.5ft (0.2m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Chia over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's be straight with you – it's looking pretty bleak out there for the next couple of weeks. I've scanned the charts, and there's just nothing on the menu for a proper surf session. We're looking at a stretch of at least ten days with no real waves on offer, so don't bother dusting off the wax just yet.
The only place with any kind of pulse at all is Chia. The water is a roasting 83.5°, a full 6.3° warmer than usual for this time of year – that's not just a little warm, that's properly unusual, like bathwater. On the morning of the 4th, you might find a tiny dribble, a 1ft wave with a WNW kick and a 4-second period. The wind will be a light 3 mph cross-offshore, which would keep it clean if there was any power, but let's be honest, that's barely a ripple. The combined energy is a weak 3, and it's just not going to push you anywhere.
The only other time the ocean shows a bit of life is around the 17th of September. We finally see the swell direction swing to the ESE, pushing in a 2.3ft wave with a 25 energy reading. It's still small, but it's something. The problem is the wind will be onshore at 9 mph, putting a bit of chop on the surface. The morning of the 18th looks like it could be the best of the lot – a 1.3ft swell with a 5-second period and glassy conditions as the wind drops to nothing. It's not going to be a classic, but for a beginner looking to get wet without getting worked, it might be a window. That's about as good as it gets.
Honestly, for the next two weeks, the kite surfers are going to have more fun than us paddle surfers. There's just no power in the water to make it worthwhile.
Stay patient, keep the board in the car, and check back with me later. Forecasts change, and it can't stay this flat forever.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Sun afternoon, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the NW by Wed afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | ||||||||||||||
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) | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | W 4 | W 5 | W 5 | WSW 2 | WNW 3 | — | — | — | — | NW 5 | — | — | W 2 | WNW 3 | W 9 | WNW 4 | WNW 9 |
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 kJ | 7 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 9 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | on | glassy | cross-off | cross | off | glassy | cross | glassy | glassy | on | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:08AM0.19m | 3:50PM0.21m | 3:23AM0.17m | 5:30PM0.22m | 5:12AM0.16m | 6:52PM0.24m | 6:45AM0.17m | 7:51PM0.26m | 7:50AM0.18m | 8:38PM0.28m | 8:40AM0.20m | 9:18PM0.30m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:27PM0.10m | 8:45AM0.06m | 10:08PM0.12m | 10:04AM0.06m | 00:15AM0.11m | 11:34AM0.06m | 1:35AM0.09m | 12:49PM0.05m | 2:28AM0.07m | 1:47PM0.03m | 3:10AM0.05m | 2:36PM0.02m | 3:46AM0.04m | ||||||
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 | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — |
 | 7:52 | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:43 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 24 |
Feels °C | 27 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 25 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | W 4 | W 5 | W 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 5 | — | — | — | WNW 3 | — | — | WNW 9 |
| kJ | 7 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 9 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 | NW 8 | — |
| kJ | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 4 | — | — | — | — | WSW 2 | WNW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 2 | NW 3 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 5 |
| kJ | 14 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 2 | 29 | 27 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 117 | 80 | 1198 | 1010 | 1010 | 1020 | 1010 | 1020 | 1020 | 1020 | 1013 | 1090 | 1020 | 1136 | 1146 | 183 | 506 | 783 | 323 |
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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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