Chicahauk surfForecast / Carolina North / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Wednesday 01 Apr 2026 EDT
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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
10.6° C
(Which is 5.2°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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 02) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. 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 2.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 08) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 05) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Thu 2nd Apr)2ft (0.6m) 8s
Best Surf11AM (Thu 2nd Apr)2ft (0.6m) 8s
Most Powerful 8PM (Wed 8th Apr)6.5ft (2.0m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 8°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Sun afternoon, calm by Mon night).

Wed
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.2
E
0.3
ESE
0.6
SE
0.7
ESE
1
SE
0.9
SE
0.8
ESE
0.7
ESE
0.8
ESE
0.6
ESE
0.6
ESE
0.5
E
0.9
SE
0.7
SE
1.1
NNE
1
NNE
0.4
ESE
0.4
ESE
0.4
ESE
1.1
ENE
1.9
ENE
Period(s) (?)10108778888888785588867
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)8194648105846958825551357557615322222277335
Wind
(km/h)
25
S
25
SSW
15
SW
25
S
15
S
10
SSW
30
SSE
20
SSW
15
SW
30
S
25
SSW
30
SSW
25
W
15
W
25
N
20
ENE
10
SSE
10
ENE
30
NNE
40
NNE
45
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
on
oncrossoncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:12PM
1.15
8:29AM
0.98
8:46PM
1.15
9:03AM
0.95
9:22PM
1.13
9:39AM
0.91
9:58PM
1.09
10:18AM
0.86
10:37PM
1.05
10:58AM
0.82
11:18PM
1.00
11:39AM
0.78
11:59PM
0.95
12:20PM
0.75
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:01PM
-0.08
2:32AM
-0.09
2:33PM
-0.06
3:08AM
-0.06
3:04PM
-0.02
3:44AM
-0.00
3:37PM
0.05
4:23AM
0.06
4:14PM
0.12
5:04AM
0.13
4:55PM
0.20
5:47AM
0.20
5:39PM
0.26
6:32AM
0.26
Wed
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Sunrise--6:48--6:46--6:45--6:43--6:41--6:41--6:39
Sunset7:23--7:24--7:25--7:25--7:27--7:28--7:29--
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
heavy rain
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C232020232020222020232121231810912121197
Feels °C (?)2116182018191916191918171716548981-5
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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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