Chicahauk Surf Break

Lat Long: 36.12° N 75.72° W

Chicahauk Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 27 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Chicahauk sea temperature is
27.5°C
1.4° 

Chicahauk surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Chicahauk surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 9s period, E swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s period, ESE swell with 93 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 9s period with E swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Chicahauk this week:

The surf forecast for Chicahauk over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Chicahauk in the next 16 days are 0.6m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Fri 28th Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 9s
Best Surf 5AM (Fri 28th Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 9s
Most Powerful 8AM (Wed 2nd Sep)2ft (0.6m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Chicahauk over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break down what we’ve got.

Honestly, it’s a tough stretch ahead. The only spot that’s even showing up is Chicahauk, a sandbar break that’s fairly consistent and exposed to the east. But don’t get too excited just yet.

The water’s sitting at 28°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. Feels like a warm bath.

We’re looking at a long, drawn-out period of small, weak surf. Starting Thursday the 27th morning, there’s a tiny 0.5m easterly swell with a short 9-second period and very weak energy (44). The wind is light offshore from the southwest, so it’ll be clean, but the waves are just knee-high slop. Not worth it. The afternoons get messier with a southerly breeze.

Friday the 28th and Saturday the 29th are more of the same – 0.5m to 0.4m swell, periods around 8 seconds, energy barely cracking 50. Saturday morning might have a slight westerly air, but still tiny. Sunday the 30th through Tuesday the 1st of September are all poor – onshore wind, tiny swell.

Then a little bump on Wednesday the 2nd of September. Wednesday morning shows 0.6m from the ESE with an 11-second period, which gives it a bit more shape, and energy hits 91. The wind is cross-offshore from the west, so it’s clean. But still small. Thursday the 3rd and Friday the 4th are similar – clean but small.

Now, the only real standout, and I mean the *only* one, is Sunday the 6th of September. We’ve got a pulse of swell – 1.4m to 1.7m from the NNE, but with a very short 6-second period. That’s windswell, not groundswell, so it’ll be lumpy and weak. The energy jumps to 164 in the morning and 231 in the afternoon – that’s moderate energy. But the wind is howling onshore from the east at 35 km/h, so it’s going to be a blown-out mess. This is more of a kite-surfing day than a paddle-surfing day. And it’s over a week out, so take it with a grain of salt.

After that, Monday the 7th through to Friday the 11th of September just fades away – small swell, onshore winds, poor conditions.

So, honestly? There’s no real standout session here. The best you can hope for is a clean, tiny wave on a Wednesday or Thursday morning, but if you’re after any size or power, you’re out of luck. The forecast can change, but right now, it’s a waiting game.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
2
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.5
E
8
0.5
E
8
0.5
ESE
8
0.5
ESE
8
0.4
ESE
8
0.4
ESE
8
0.4
ESE
8
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ESE
8
0.4
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8
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ESE
7
0.4
ESE
7
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ESE
7
0.4
SE
7
0.4
SE
7
0.4
ESE
9
0.6
ESE
11
0.6
ESE
10
0.6
ESE
9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
38
59
56
36
35
38
37
21
22
27
26
24
21
21
19
12
12
30
91
77
66
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
25
S
25
SW
10
SSW
20
SW
15
SW
5
W
10
E
5
E
10
NNE
10
E
15
SSW
10
WSW
25
SSE
25
SW
20
WSW
10
SE
20
SW
15
W
15
SE
25
WSW
Wind State
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
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glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
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off
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cross
off
cross-off
cross-on
off
High Tide
7:48PM1.20m
8:11AM1.10m
8:24PM1.20m
8:47AM1.16m
9:00PM1.18m
9:26AM1.21m
9:40PM1.14m
10:09AM1.25m
10:23PM1.09m
10:56AM1.27m
11:10PM1.04m
11:44AM1.28m
11:59PM0.99m
Low Tide
1:35PM0.22m
2:06AM0.12m
2:14PM0.18m
2:38AM0.09m
2:54PM0.16m
3:11AM0.07m
3:37PM0.18m
3:49AM0.07m
4:27PM0.21m
4:32AM0.09m
5:21PM0.25m
5:20AM0.13m
6:17PM0.29m
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6:30
6:31
6:31
6:31
6:33
6:33
6:33
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7:37
7:36
7:35
7:34
7:31
7:30
7:29
 mm
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8
4
3
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Temp °C
26
29
27
27
27
25
25
26
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25
26
26
27
31
28
28
32
32
28
31
31
Feels °C
27
28
26
29
27
26
27
29
29
28
28
28
30
30
28
29
34
33
30
34
32
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Information about the Chicahauk Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Chicahauk provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Chicahauk can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Chicahauk 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 (Chicahauk) 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 Chicahauk 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.

Chicahauk is 52 km (32 miles) from the city of Elizabeth City. If you plan a vacation in North Carolina, look for hotels and other accommodation in Elizabeth City. Elizabeth City has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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