Chicahauk Surf Break

Lat Long: 36.12° N 75.72° W

Chicahauk Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 21 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Chicahauk sea temperature is
29.0° C
2.6° 

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


Chicahauk surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 22 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 9s period, ESE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period, ESE swell with 64 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 2PM (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 (Aug 22) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m 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 0.6m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Sat 22nd Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 9s
Best Surf 2PM (Sat 22nd Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 9s
Most Powerful11AM (Fri 28th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's take a look at what we've got for the next couple of weeks.

First off, the honest truth: the surf window for Chicahauk is looking pretty bleak. We’re talking tiny, weak swells and a whole lot of flat spells. For the first few days, through the end of August and into the start of September, the waves are basically non-existent. There's a gap of several days where you'll be hard-pressed to find anything worth paddling out for. The water temperature is running about 3° warmer than usual for this time of year, so it’s a bath, but that’s about the only highlight.

We do get a little flicker of life starting on Wednesday morning, September 2nd. The swell bumps up to 2 ft from the ESE with a 10-second period. The combined energy is still weak (65), but the wind finally plays ball with a clean, offshore breeze from the WSW. This is the only session in the entire 16-day run that gets any kind of recommendation, and even then, it's described as very ordinary. It’s surfable, but you'll be working for scraps.

On Friday morning, September 4th, there's another brief moment with a 2 ft swell from the ENE and a clean offshore wind from the SW, but the period drops to a short 6 seconds and the energy is low (36). It's a small, weak wave for a log or a longboard if you're desperate.

The bottom line? There’s nothing here that stands out as a good session. The swell is tiny, the energy is weak, and most days are plagued by onshore or cross-onshore winds. For the most part, the setup looks more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer, with the cleanest winds often being too strong for the small waves. If you've got to get wet, keep your expectations on the floor and hope the forecasts change.

- Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 30°C on Sun afternoon, min 24°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 31°C on Mon afternoon, min 24°C on Tue afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Height (m)
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Period (s)
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ESE
9
0.3
ESE
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0.4
ESE
9
0.4
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9
0.4
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8
0.4
NE
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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26
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24
13
11
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28
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30
22
22
22
17
17
16
32
24
54
Wind (km/h)
20
NNE
20
ENE
15
NNW
10
SE
20
SSW
20
SW
25
W
15
W
15
SW
20
WSW
10
W
25
WSW
15
NNW
25
NE
20
ENE
20
ENE
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ENE
20
E
10
E
20
ESE
20
SW
Wind State
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High Tide
3:15PM1.04m
3:36AM0.78m
4:11PM1.05m
4:33AM0.80m
5:00PM1.07m
5:24AM0.84m
5:47PM1.11m
6:14AM0.90m
6:32PM1.15m
6:57AM0.96m
7:12PM1.18m
7:35AM1.03m
7:48PM1.20m
Low Tide
8:31AM0.41m
9:57PM0.47m
9:29AM0.43m
10:47PM0.45m
10:22AM0.42m
11:36PM0.41m
11:13AM0.39m
00:23AM0.34m
12:05PM0.34m
1:02AM0.27m
12:53PM0.28m
1:35AM0.19m
1:35PM0.22m
2:06AM0.12m
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7:45
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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