Chicahauk Surf Break

Lat Long: 36.12° N 75.72° W

Chicahauk Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 08 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Chicahauk sea temperature is
27.7° C
1.6° 

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


Chicahauk surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 7s period, NE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 14 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, ENE swell with 191 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 7s period with NE 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 Thursday (Jul 09) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Chicahauk in the next 16 days are 1.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 09) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Thu 9th Jul)2ft (0.6m) 7s
Best Surf11AM (Thu 9th Jul)2ft (0.6m) 7s
Most Powerful 2PM (Tue 14th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s

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


Alright, Rusty here again, but for my mates who think in feet and miles.

We’re looking at a pretty quiet run ahead, to be honest. The first real chance for a paddle looks like it’ll be Thursday morning, July 9th at Chicahauk. That morning we get some tiny swell – only about 1 ft – pushing in from the ESE with a period of 9 seconds, so a bit of a weak groundswell vibe. The energy is weak, coming in at only 57 units, but what makes it worth mentioning is the wind. We’ve got a light offshore breeze out of the SW, glassing up that clean water nicely. The water temp is sitting at 82°, which feels a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. Not a day to get excited about size, but for a sneaky session you could tickle a few.

Friday morning, July 10th offers something similar – again, 1 ft of clean surf from the SSE with that same offshore SW wind. The period drops to 7 seconds though, so it’s a bit more windswell and a little gutless, with combined energy of just 41. It’s still clean, but very average.

The swell does get a bump on Monday, July 13th through Tuesday, July 14th, but we’ve got a big problem: onshore NE winds howling at 22 mph, turning things into a washing machine. The wave height climbs to 4 ft with moderate energy (157 units on Monday morning), but the period stays short – around 7 to 8 seconds – and it’s sloppy. Not our day at all.

A better window opens on Wednesday morning, July 15th. A light WSW offshore wind, clean faces, and we have 3 ft of swell from the east at 8 seconds. The combined energy is moderate at 125, and it’s surfable, though the wave quality is just ordinary. You’d have to be keen, but it’s a possible go.

Then Saturday morning, July 18th and Sunday morning, July 19th both show *clean* conditions with solid offshore winds – SW and WSW respectively. Swell is small though, 3 ft and 2 ft, with short periods around 8 seconds, and combined energy below 100. These are small, clean, fun-sized days for the log or a mid-length.

Overall, nothing in this 16-day window is a true standout. The closest we get to a highlight is that Thursday morning, July 9th session with glassy conditions and a touch of groundswell, or Wednesday morning, July 15th with the moderate east swell and clean offshore breeze. If you’re a beginner, the small stuff is fine, but anything over 4 ft we get is blown out and messy.

Stay patient – this area tends to flick a switch, and the long-range forecasts can change. Keep an eye on the wind.

- Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 34°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Wed morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 27°C on Sat night, min 23°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Sat morning, fresh winds from the NE by Mon morning).

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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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SW
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SSE
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High Tide
2:21PM1.09m
2:35AM0.83m
3:24PM1.15m
3:43AM0.82m
4:24PM1.22m
4:47AM0.84m
5:25PM1.27m
5:52AM0.88m
6:27PM1.32m
6:57AM0.94m
7:25PM1.35m
7:55AM1.00m
8:18PM1.35m
Low Tide
8:57PM0.20m
8:50AM0.00m
10:01PM0.15m
9:49AM-0.02m
11:04PM0.08m
10:49AM-0.05m
00:09AM0.00m
11:52AM-0.09m
1:11AM-0.09m
12:57PM-0.14m
2:03AM-0.16m
1:55PM-0.17m
2:51AM-0.20m
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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).

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