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Chicahauk surfForecast / Carolina North / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Thursday 15 Jan 2026 EST
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Chicahauk surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Chicahauk sea temperature is
9.3° C
 (Which is 5.4°C colder than average for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Chicahauk this week:

The surf forecast for Chicahauk over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 16) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Chicahauk in the next 12 days are 1.3m 5s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jan 20) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Friday (Jan 16) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Fri 16th Jan)2.5ft (0.7m) 5s
Best Surf10AM (Fri 16th Jan)2.5ft (0.7m) 5s
Most Powerful10AM (Tue 20th Jan)4.5ft (1.3m) 5s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Chicahauk over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Icy conditions (max 14°C on Sat morning, min -2°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Thu night, light winds from the WSW by Sat afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm) at first, then becoming colder with a dusting of snow on Sun afternoon. Icy conditions (max 6°C on Sun morning, min -2°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the N on Sun afternoon, light winds from the NNW by Tue night).

Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.5
SE
0.6
SE
0.4
ESE
0.7
N
0.3
ESE
0.2
ESE
0.4
SSE
0.6
SSE
0.4
SSE
0.5
SE
0.4
ESE
1
N
0.6
NNE
0.4
ESE
0.5
ESE
1.3
N
1.1
N
0.5
ESE
0.6
ESE
0.6
E
0.6
E
Period(s) (?)8985998878866885610101010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)31462828168244221322569242434928051787171
Wind
(km/h)
40
WNW
30
WNW
45
WNW
25
W
30
SW
35
SW
35
SW
25
W
15
SW
30
N
40
N
25
NW
25
W
30
WSW
30
NW
25
NNW
20
NW
20
NW
5
SW
30
SW
30
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		offcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		offcrosscross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		offcross-
off		crosscross-
off		cross-
off		offcross-
off		off
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:07PM
0.66
5:38AM
0.98
5:54PM
0.70
6:19AM
1.01
6:35PM
0.73
6:56AM
1.05
7:12PM
0.77
7:31AM
1.06
7:49PM
0.80
8:07AM
1.05
8:28PM
0.84
8:46AM
1.03
9:11PM
0.87
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:32AM
0.12
11:00PM
0.05
12:14PM
0.05
11:48PM
-0.00
12:50PM
-0.01
12:29AM
-0.05
1:22PM
-0.07
1:07AM
-0.09
1:54PM
-0.11
1:45AM
-0.11
2:28PM
-0.13
2:26AM
-0.10
3:06PM
-0.15
3:13AM
-0.07
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Sunrise7:13--7:11--7:11--7:11--7:11--7:11--7:09--
Sunset-5:10--5:12--5:13--5:14--5:15--5:15--5:16-
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
light snow
snow showers
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
Rain (mm)
----------2----------
Temp. °C331158141313621255000277
Feels °C (?)-7-6-10-7-4-171010-2-7-6-6-3-2-8-7-7-400
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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 12 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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