Chicahauk Surf Break

Lat Long: 36.12° N 75.72° W

Chicahauk Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 29 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Chicahauk sea temperature is
27.3°C
1.3° 

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


Chicahauk surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 8s period, ESE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 11s period, ESE swell with 128 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 8s period with ESE 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 Sunday (Aug 30) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m 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 0.7m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 2AM. 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 Tuesday (Sep 01) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sun 30th Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 8s
Best Surf 8AM (Sun 30th Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 8s
Most Powerful 2AM (Wed 2nd Sep)2.5ft (0.7m) 11s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Chicahauk.

First up, the water is sitting at 81°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. Feels nice, but the surf situation is a bit of a heartbreaker for the next week or so.

Starting off Saturday, August 29th, we’ve got a risk of thunderstorms and a dirty onshore ENE wind at 12 mph. The swell is tiny, just 1 ft from the ESE with a weak period of 8 seconds. The combined energy is a measly 51 (weak). It’s a write-off. Sunday the 30th looks cleaner with a WSW offshore wind in the morning at 3 mph, but the swell is still that same 1 ft, and the energy is even lower at 36. It’s flat, clean, and pretty.

Monday the 31st brings a glassy morning with a WSW offshore at 9 mph, but again, 1 ft of swell. The energy drops to 26. You’d be out there on a longboard just for the peace, not the waves. Through to the end of the first week of September, it’s the same story: tiny swell, poor energy, and only the occasional clean window. The morning of Wednesday, September 2nd, offers a slight bump with 3 ft from the ESE, a 10-second period, and a WSW offshore at 12 mph. The combined energy hits 116 (moderate) – the first time it’s cracked triple digits. It’s surfable, but it’s ordinary. The waves are there, but they’re weak and uninspiring.

The best chances start to show up around Wednesday, September 9th. The morning of the 9th is the standout. We’ve got a clean 3 ft swell from the NE, with a 10-second period, and a light SSW cross-offshore breeze at 6 mph. The combined energy jumps to 276 (strong). This is the first session that genuinely looks fun. The wind is light, the waves are clean, and the energy is there. It’s not a big day, but it’s the best we’ve got. The afternoon of the 9th is ruined by a strong cross-shore wind, so hit it early.

Thursday the 10th has a clean morning with a WSW offshore at 12 mph, but the swell drops to 3 ft and the energy is back to 107 (moderate). It’s a step down but still a morning paddle. From Friday the 11th onward, we’re back into lumpy, onshore wind and small, weak swell. The morning of Sunday, September 13th, shows 4 ft of swell from the NE, but it’s a short 6-second period, and the wind is cross-shore, so it’s messy and chopped up.

Overall, the best window is Wednesday morning, September 9th. The swell direction from the NE is right on the optimum for Chicahauk, the wind is light and clean, and the energy is solid. After that, it’s a waiting game. Crowds are possible here, so if you see that clean morning, get in early.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 35°C on Thu afternoon, min 25°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Tue morning, fresh winds from the SW by Thu night).

Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
2
Thursday
3
Friday
4
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ESE
8
0.4
ESE
8
0.4
ESE
8
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
ESE
8
0.4
ESE
8
0.4
ESE
8
0.4
ESE
7
0.4
ESE
7
0.4
SE
7
0.3
ESE
13
0.7
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11
0.8
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10
0.7
ESE
10
0.7
ESE
9
0.5
ESE
9
0.6
NE
7
0.5
NE
7
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.4
ENE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
26
26
26
29
27
25
23
21
19
17
33
128
116
100
73
45
33
27
20
19
18
Wind (km/h)
20
ENE
10
ENE
10
SSE
5
WSW
15
S
20
SSW
15
WSW
25
SSE
15
SW
15
SSW
20
S
25
SW
20
WSW
15
SW
30
SW
25
WSW
20
SSW
30
WSW
20
W
20
ENE
15
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Wind State
on
on
cross
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cross-off
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High Tide
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
12:35PM1.26m
00:53AM0.94m
1:35PM1.24m
2:00AM0.91m
Low Tide
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
6:11AM0.17m
7:17PM0.34m
7:08AM0.21m
8:26PM0.35m
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6:31
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6:33
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6:35
6:35
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7:35
7:34
7:31
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4
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Temp °C
26
26
26
25
26
27
26
28
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31
28
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34
32
28
35
31
28
28
25
Feels °C
27
28
29
28
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29
29
31
29
29
31
27
29
35
33
28
35
33
29
29
26
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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.

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