Surf Forecasts:
Chia surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s period, W swell with 47 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Chia this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Chia in the next 16 days are 0.9m 5s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 5s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Chia over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Chia.
First thing I gotta tell you... it’s a lean run. The whole 16-day window is pretty much a no-go for anything worth paddling out for. The combined energy of all swells directed here barely reaches double digits, and most days show values under 30, with heaps of zeros. The water temperature is sitting at 83°, which is 5° above normal — that's notably warmer than usual for this time of year, a real tropical feel, but it doesn’t help the waves.
The pattern starts with nothing worth mentioning on August 26th. Tiny, weak swell, messy wind. That continues through the rest of August and into the first week of September. There’s a glimmer on the morning of September 3rd, with a 2ft swell from the WNW, period only 4 seconds (short period, weak), and light offshore wind from the NW. The combined energy is a measly 12 (weak). Clean, but honestly, it’s barely a ripple. For a beginner, maybe a fun little pop, but it’s nothing to get excited about. That morning is the single best moment in the entire forecast, and that’s saying something.
After that, it’s back to flat or near-flat conditions. Glassy mornings on September 4th and 8th, but no swell to speak of. September 9th morning shows a tiny 2ft ESE swell, period 4 seconds, clean and glassy, but again, combined energy of 10 (weak). Not exactly firing.
There is no standout swell. No big groundswell, no long period, no real power. If you’re absolutely desperate for a splash, the morning of September 3rd or the morning of September 9th are your best shots, but they’re both weak and small. For the rest of the run, you’re better off doing something else. The conditions are mostly clean or light wind, but with no energy, it’s just a lake.
This is one of those stretches where the surf just isn’t on. It happens. Check back in a week or so, things can change.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 34°C on Thu afternoon, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | W 7 | E 4 | E 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | W 6 | W 6 | W 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | E 4 | E 4 | ENE 4 | E 3 | E 3 | E 3 | ESE 3 | ESE 4 |
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 kJ | 17 | 40 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 18 | 10 | 36 | 26 | 45 | 17 | 9 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 9 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 8:54AM0.19m | 9:44PM0.27m | 9:29AM0.20m | 10:12PM0.28m | 10:04AM0.21m | 10:40PM0.28m | 10:39AM0.22m | 11:08PM0.28m | 11:16AM0.22m | 11:36PM0.27m | 11:54AM0.22m | 00:07AM0.26m | 12:36PM0.22m | 00:40AM0.24m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:57PM0.03m | 4:04AM0.07m | 3:31PM0.02m | 4:32AM0.06m | 4:04PM0.01m | 4:59AM0.05m | 4:37PM0.02m | 5:28AM0.04m | 5:12PM0.03m | 5:57AM0.03m | 5:50PM0.04m | 6:29AM0.03m | 6:32PM0.06m | ||||||||
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 | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — |
 | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:54 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 30 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 34 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 31 | 31 | 33 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 27 |
Feels °C | 31 | 33 | 29 | 33 | 36 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 31 | 29 | 35 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | W 7 | WSW 7 | W 6 | W 6 | WSW 5 | SE 4 | SE 4 | W 6 | W 6 | SE 4 | SE 4 | WSW 7 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | W 5 | E 3 | — | — | N 5 |
| kJ | 17 | 40 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 18 | 10 | 36 | 26 | 22 | 8 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 4 | W 8 | SE 3 | — | W 6 | W 6 | W 5 | S 4 | ESE 5 | W 10 | W 8 | WSW 7 | S 4 | — | W 5 | — | W 5 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | 10 | 2 | — | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 45 | 17 | 1 | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | — | — | — | — | W 6 | — | — | SE 5 | W 9 | — | ESE 4 | — | — | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | 3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 3 | E 4 | E 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | — | WSW 4 | NE 3 | ENE 4 | — | SE 4 | E 4 | E 4 | E 4 | ENE 4 | E 3 | — | E 3 | ESE 3 | ESE 4 |
| kJ | — | 2 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 14 | — | 19 | 5 | 9 | — | 7 | 5 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | 2 | 2 | 9 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 944 | 133 | 985 | 205 | 1011 | 601 | 601 | 753 | 80 | 80 | 1090 | 117 | 419 | 1020 | 1010 | 1010 | 1090 | 1033 | 1010 | 1090 | 428 |
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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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Chia may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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