Chicahauk Surf Break

Lat Long: 36.12° N 75.72° W

Issued: 7 pm 20 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Chicahauk sea temperature is
24.4° 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 21 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 27 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 27 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period, SE swell with 51 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 27 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period with SE 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 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 7s period. 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 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 27) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Monday (Jun 22) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sat 27th Jun)2.5ft (0.7m) 7s
Best Surf 8AM (Sat 27th Jun)2.5ft (0.7m) 7s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sat 27th Jun)2.5ft (0.7m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 24°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Sun afternoon, fresh winds from the S by Mon night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 21°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Sat
27
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
6
0.4
SE
6
0.2
E
12
0.2
E
12
0.1
E
12
1
SSE
4
0.9
SSE
5
0.5
SE
6
0.5
SE
6
0.6
SE
7
0.4
SE
7
0.4
SE
7
0.4
SE
7
0.4
SE
7
0.4
SE
7
0.3
SE
7
0.4
SE
7
0.5
SE
7
0.5
SE
7
0.6
ESE
8
0.6
S
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
11
11
11
11
3
35
39
17
18
31
17
17
16
16
12
8
12
23
23
42
34
Wind (km/h)
20
SSW
15
W
20
SSE
20
SSW
25
SSE
35
SSE
20
SSW
10
WNW
20
NE
20
NE
15
NNE
15
ENE
15
ESE
10
E
20
ESE
15
SSE
10
ESE
30
SE
20
SSW
20
SW
15
SSW
Wind State
cross-off
off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
00:58AM0.98m
1:48PM1.02m
1:55AM0.87m
2:53PM1.03m
3:01AM0.80m
3:50PM1.04m
4:00AM0.76m
4:38PM1.05m
4:51AM0.73m
5:23PM1.06m
5:41AM0.73m
6:07PM1.07m
6:31AM0.75m
6:50PM1.09m
Low Tide
7:32AM-0.01m
8:15PM0.18m
8:24AM0.05m
9:21PM0.21m
9:13AM0.10m
10:19PM0.23m
9:59AM0.13m
11:12PM0.23m
10:43AM0.16m
00:05AM0.21m
11:28AM0.18m
00:53AM0.17m
12:17PM0.18m
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:46
5:46
5:46
5:46
5:47
5:47
5:47
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:22
8:22
8:22
8:22
8:22
8:22
8:22
8:22
 mm
1
2
2
Temp °C
26
25
28
28
27
28
26
24
27
24
22
22
22
22
23
23
24
26
26
28
33
Feels °C
24
23
25
24
27
26
24
27
29
24
23
23
21
23
23
23
26
24
26
29
33
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
6
0.4
SE
6
0.2
ESE
7
0.3
SE
6
0.1
SE
9
0.1
SE
9
0.9
SSE
5
0.5
SE
6
0.5
SE
6
0.6
SE
7
0.4
SE
7
0.4
SE
7
0.4
SE
7
0.4
SE
7
0.4
SE
7
0.3
SE
7
0.4
SE
5
0.5
SE
7
0.5
SE
7
0.6
ESE
8
0.4
ESE
8
Energy kJ
11
10
5
7
3
3
39
17
18
31
17
17
16
16
12
7
8
23
23
42
26
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
E
12
0.2
E
12
0.2
E
12
0.2
E
12
0.1
E
12
0.1
E
11
0.1
E
9
0.2
ESE
8
0.2
ESE
8
0.5
S
7
0.2
S
7
0.3
NE
4
0.3
NNE
4
0.2
NNE
4
0.2
NNE
4
0.2
ESE
9
0.4
SE
7
0.3
ESE
10
0.4
SSE
6
Energy kJ
11
11
11
11
3
2
2
7
7
22
4
3
4
2
2
8
12
18
14
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
8
0.1
SE
9
0.1
E
11
0.1
E
11
0.1
E
11
0.2
NNW
4
0.1
E
10
0.1
E
10
0.1
E
9
0.1
NE
4
0.1
NE
4
Energy kJ
1
3
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
1
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSE
3
0.4
SSE
6
0.5
S
3
0.6
SSE
4
1
SSE
4
0.3
SW
4
0.4
SW
3
0.4
NNE
3
0.6
N
4
0.5
N
4
0.3
SE
2
0.4
SE
3
0.5
SE
4
0.6
S
7
Energy kJ
3
12
6
10
35
2
2
2
11
7
1
2
7
34
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
Distance (km)
417
61
1075
439
1410
295
76
61
528
181
183
1192
439
179
1699
604
659
2227
868
93
87
Best forecast wave conditions in North Carolina
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
2
3
1
2
3
1
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
7
7
7
5
6
6
5
6
8
8
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
7
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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