Chicahauk Surf Break

Lat Long: 36.12° N 75.72° W

Chicahauk Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 06 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Chicahauk sea temperature is
28.5°C
3.1° 

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


Chicahauk surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 9 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 9s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 8 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 10s period, ENE swell with 120 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 9 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 9s period with ENE 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 Wednesday (Sep 09) at 5AM. 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 cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Chicahauk in the next 16 days are 0.8m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 10) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Wed 9th Sep)1.5ft (0.4m) 9s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 9th Sep)1.5ft (0.4m) 9s
Most Powerful 5AM (Tue 8th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, this is Rusty. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer around Chicahauk. Honestly, for the next couple of weeks, it’s not looking like much to get excited about. There’s a long stretch here where you’d be better off doing something else. The water is running about 83°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least you won’t be cold while you’re staring at flat lines.

The first chance we see is Sunday, September 6th, but it’s a write-off. You’ve got a small 2 ft ENE windswell with a short 4-second period and a 12 mph cross-on NE wind, so the conditions are poor. Combined energy is weak (28). Forget about it. That pattern sticks around for days: Monday morning shows 3 ft at 5 seconds from the ENE, but with a 16 mph onshore breeze, it’s a messy, choppy mess. Monday afternoon the period bumps to 7 seconds and energy hits 128 – moderate – but the wind is still straight onshore. It’s not surfable.

Tuesday, September 8th, still the same story: 2 ft at 9 seconds on Tuesday morning, but the wind is onshore from the NE at 9 mph. The energy is moderate (102), but it’s all spoiled. Tuesday afternoon the energy drops back to weak (77). Wednesday morning, September 9th, offers a cleaner look: light offshore SSW breeze at 3 mph, but the swell is tiny at 1 ft from the NE with a 9-second period. Combined energy is only 38. There’s nothing to ride.

We finally get a slight improvement on Thursday, September 10th, in the morning: a 2 ft SE swell, 7-second period, and a 12 mph offshore wind from the SW. The conditions are clean, and the energy is weak (41), but you might get a few crumbly little waves if you’re desperate. This is the best of a bad lot. The afternoon drops to 1.0 ft, so that window is gone fast.

Friday, September 11th, brings a clean morning with a light NW cross-off breeze at 3 mph and 2 ft SE swell at 6 seconds, but the energy is only 28 – really just a ripple.

Saturday, September 12th morning is the other half-decent window: 3 ft from the ENE, 5-second period, with a 9 mph offshore SW wind. The conditions are clean and the energy is 61 – weak, but it’s the biggest clean wave in this forecast. If you have a longboard and zero expectations, you could have a fun little session. The afternoon goes cross-shore and lumpy again, so don’t wait.

After that, it’s back to the same: Sunday, September 13th morning has 2 ft at 10 seconds from the ESE, clean with a light SSW cross-off, and the energy hits 145 – moderate – but the size is just too small to get excited about. Monday, September 14th morning is clean again, 1 ft at 9 seconds, but that’s barely a bump. The rest of the week into the second weekend is mostly blown out by fresh to strong onshore winds, with tiny swell and periods under 10 seconds. The last possible glimmer is Sunday, September 20th morning: 3 ft from the east at 6 seconds, but with a 12 mph cross-on NNE wind, it’s going to be choppy and weak (63 energy).

Bottom line: the best bet in this whole 16-day run is Saturday, September 12th morning, when you might get 3 ft of clean, offshore-affected surf, but it’s small and short-period. Don’t plan a trip around it.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Wed morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Thu night).

Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
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4
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8
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0.9
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0.9
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
15
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20
37
84
117
75
54
31
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25
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24
44
46
53
Wind (km/h)
20
NE
15
NE
20
ENE
25
ENE
25
ENE
20
ENE
15
NE
15
E
10
SSE
5
SSW
25
SSE
25
SSW
20
SW
15
S
30
SW
5
NW
20
ENE
15
SSE
15
SW
25
SSE
20
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Wind State
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High Tide
4:03PM1.24m
4:34AM0.98m
5:06PM1.27m
5:38AM1.06m
6:05PM1.29m
6:37AM1.16m
6:59PM1.30m
7:29AM1.24m
7:46PM1.29m
8:14AM1.30m
8:29PM1.25m
8:56AM1.33m
9:09PM1.19m
Low Tide
9:27AM0.24m
10:41PM0.28m
10:35AM0.21m
11:41PM0.21m
11:41AM0.17m
00:37AM0.12m
12:45PM0.11m
1:24AM0.05m
1:39PM0.07m
2:05AM0.02m
2:26PM0.07m
2:43AM0.02m
3:11PM0.11m
3:20AM0.07m
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7:23
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 mm
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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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