Chicahauk Surf Break

Lat Long: 36.12° N 75.72° W

Issued: 1 am 27 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Chicahauk sea temperature is
25.5° C

Normal for this time of year

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


Chicahauk surf forecast from 27 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 27 Jun, 11AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 9s period, ESE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 1 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period, E swell with 73 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 27 Jun, 11AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 9s 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 Saturday (Jun 27) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s. 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 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 01) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 27) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Sat 27th Jun)1.5ft (0.4m) 9s
Best Surf11AM (Sat 27th Jun)1.5ft (0.4m) 9s
Most Powerful 5AM (Wed 1st Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 23°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Thu afternoon, min 23°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
ESE
8
0.4
ESE
10
0.5
ESE
10
0.5
ESE
10
0.5
ESE
10
0.5
ESE
9
0.5
ESE
9
0.5
ESE
9
0.5
ESE
9
0.5
ESE
9
0.5
E
9
0.7
E
8
0.7
ESE
8
0.6
E
8
0.5
E
8
0.5
E
9
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
ESE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
32
24
38
56
55
54
50
50
50
48
48
40
66
62
42
29
42
28
28
28
28
Wind (km/h)
20
WSW
10
S
10
W
10
NNE
10
E
5
SSW
15
ENE
15
ENE
20
ENE
20
ENE
15
ENE
20
SE
10
SE
25
SSE
25
SW
15
WSW
10
S
20
WSW
15
W
20
SSE
25
WSW
Wind State
off
cross-off
off
cross-on
on
glassy
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross
cross
off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross
off
High Tide
6:50PM1.09m
7:15AM0.78m
7:30PM1.10m
7:54AM0.80m
8:06PM1.11m
8:30AM0.82m
8:41PM1.11m
9:07AM0.84m
9:17PM1.10m
9:46AM0.85m
9:55PM1.07m
10:27AM0.87m
10:34PM1.05m
Low Tide
12:17PM0.18m
1:33AM0.13m
1:02PM0.17m
2:06AM0.10m
1:42PM0.15m
2:37AM0.07m
2:18PM0.15m
3:09AM0.06m
2:54PM0.16m
3:44AM0.06m
3:33PM0.18m
4:22AM0.06m
4:17PM0.21m
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
cloud
rain showers
thunderstorm
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:47
5:48
5:48
5:48
5:48
5:48
5:50
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:22
8:22
8:23
8:22
8:22
8:22
8:22
 mm
4
3
16
1
4
1
Temp °C
26
29
25
24
24
25
24
24
24
24
25
25
24
25
26
26
32
31
29
34
32
Feels °C
26
29
27
27
26
28
27
25
25
26
27
27
27
24
25
27
33
31
30
34
32
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
6
0.4
ESE
8
0.4
ESE
10
0.5
ESE
10
0.5
ESE
10
0.5
ESE
10
0.5
ESE
9
0.5
ESE
9
0.5
ESE
9
0.5
ESE
9
0.5
ESE
9
0.6
E
6
0.7
E
8
0.7
ESE
8
0.6
E
8
0.5
E
8
0.5
E
9
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
ESE
9
Energy kJ
15
24
38
56
55
54
50
50
50
48
48
21
66
62
42
29
42
28
28
28
28
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
SSE
4
0.2
SSE
6
0.4
NE
3
0.3
S
6
0.3
S
6
0.3
S
6
0.2
S
5
0.5
E
9
0.4
SSW
4
0.1
S
5
Energy kJ
32
6
4
3
6
6
5
2
40
7
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSE
7
0.2
NNE
3
0.2
S
7
0.1
S
6
0.2
S
5
Energy kJ
9
1
4
1
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
3
0.7
S
4
0.4
SW
3
0.3
NE
3
0.4
ENE
3
0.4
ENE
3
0.4
ENE
3
0.6
E
4
0.6
E
5
0.5
S
3
0.4
SW
3
0.5
S
3
0.7
SSW
4
0.4
WSW
3
0.3
SW
2
0.7
SSW
4
Energy kJ
3
13
3
1
2
4
3
12
19
5
2
4
11
3
1
11
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
0
417
0
76
87
0
100
405
183
197
2134
440
77
2389
0
100
0
251
61
417
251
Best forecast wave conditions in North Carolina
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
1
3
2
1
4
1
1
3
1
2
2
1
2
3
2
1
3
2
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
6
8
5
5
6
5
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
6
6
5
8
5
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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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