
Surf Forecasts:
Chicahauk surf forecast from 15 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 22 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 7s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 22 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 7s period, NE swell with 453 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 18 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s 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 (Sep 18) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Chicahauk in the next 16 days are 2.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 22) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 20) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Fri 18th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Tue 22nd Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Tue 22nd Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Chicahauk over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Alright, let’s cut to it – the outlook for Chicahauk over the next couple of weeks is a real test of patience. The first chunk of days is a total dud, but there’s a decent window later if you’re willing to wait.
From now, the 15th, all the way through to the afternoon of the 21st, it’s pretty much flat or blown out. The NE wind is on it hard, creating choppy, cross-onshore junk. The swell is tiny and weak, with combined energy under 165. There’s a quick glassy window on the morning of the 18th, but it’s only 0.7m of weak, short-period E swell (energy 64). Barely worth a paddle.
You’re looking at a long dry spell. No surf to speak of for days.
Then, things finally fire up around the 22nd of September. The real highlight comes on Thursday, 24th September, in the morning. That’s your wave. We’ve got a 1.8m E swell with good energy (460), and the wind is light and cross-offshore from the NW – it’ll be clean, lined-up, and fun. The swell is coming from the east, which is exactly what Chicahauk wants to see. It’s not too big for intermediates, but experienced surfers will love it.
Before that, Tuesday, 22nd September has some serious size with 2.5m from ENE and moderate energy (734), but the wind is light cross-shore, so it’ll be a bit bumpy. This one’s for experts only, as it’s pushing over 2.5m. The period is short at 8 seconds, so it’s windswell, but there’s power there.
After the 24th, the wind goes bad again. The 25th pumps out a big 3.0m NE swell, but with howling onshore winds, it’s a messy beast. The water temp is about average for the time of year.
The last day worth noting is the 29th of September morning – glassy calm with a 1.4m NNE swell. It’s short-period windswell, so it’s rideable but nothing special.
So, ride it out until the 22nd, and don’t miss that Thursday morning on the 24th. That’s your best shot at something clean and proper.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon night, min 21°C on Wed afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Mon night, light winds from the ESE by Thu afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 22°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 12 | E 12 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | E 6 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
124 | 136 | 126 | 186 | 151 | 131 | 86 | 85 | 75 | 52 | 45 | 33 | 24 | 24 | 14 | 15 | 37 | 37 | 22 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:33PM1.05m | 11:04AM1.25m | 11:16PM0.99m | 11:46AM1.19m | 11:58PM0.93m | 12:28PM1.13m | 00:42AM0.88m | 1:17PM1.09m | 1:36AM0.84m | 2:19PM1.05m | 2:52AM0.84m | 3:26PM1.06m | 3:59AM0.87m | ||||||
Low Tide | 4:39AM0.25m | 5:34PM0.36m | 5:22AM0.34m | 6:21PM0.44m | 6:06AM0.43m | 7:10PM0.50m | 6:53AM0.50m | 8:08PM0.55m | 7:47AM0.55m | 9:11PM0.55m | 8:50AM0.56m | 10:03PM0.52m | |||||||
— | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | |
7:12 | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:02 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 29 | 27 |
Feels °C | 20 | 17 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 15 | E 14 | E 14 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 6 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | NE 6 | ENE 7 | E 6 |
27 | 17 | 4 | 4 | 14 | 131 | 86 | 85 | 75 | 52 | 45 | 33 | 22 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 19 | 25 | 22 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 15 | E 15 | E 15 | E 14 | — | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | ENE 6 | E 7 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 9 |
4 | 4 | 4 | 15 | — | 4 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 4 | 9 | 37 | 37 | 16 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 15 | — | — | — | — | E 13 | — | — | — | ESE 9 | SE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 11 | E 11 | E 8 | — | E 11 |
— | 4 | — | — | — | — | 14 | — | — | — | 8 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 10 | — | 9 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 4 | — | ESE 6 | SE 3 | SSE 3 | S 3 | SSW 4 |
124 | 136 | 126 | 186 | 151 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 4 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 20 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 355 | 1410 | 440 | 332 | 179 | 275 | 179 | 183 | 179 | 0 | 0 | 1094 | 28 | 878 | 1091 | 879 | 0 | 77 | 93 |
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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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