Chicahauk Surf Break

Lat Long: 36.12° N 75.72° W

Chicahauk Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 18 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Chicahauk sea temperature is
28.5° C
2.0° 

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


Chicahauk surf forecast from 19 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 22 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 9s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 10s period, ESE swell with 38 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 9s period with ESE 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 (Aug 22) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 3s is also forecast. 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 0.4m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sat 22nd Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 9s
Best Surf 5AM (Sat 22nd Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 9s
Most Powerful 5AM (Wed 19th Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. We’re lookin’ at a pretty bleak 16-day stretch for Chicahauk. Honestly, it’s one of those runs where the ocean just isn’t cooperating. Nearly every day is tagged with poor surf conditions, so if you’re itchin’ to get wet, you’re gonna have to be patient and pick your moments. There’s a big gap of nothin’ worthwhile until we finally see a flicker of life in the first week of September.

Starting off from Wednesday the 19th of August, it’s a struggle. The swell is tiny, barely 1 ft from the ESE with a weak period of 9 seconds, and on top of that we’ve got a cross-onshore wind messin’ it up. The wave energy is a measly 37 (weak) – not even worth paddlin’ out for. Thursday the 20th is smaller still, though the wind swings cross-off in the morning with a light breeze, so it goes clean, but with only 1 ft and 8-second swell, it’s just flat sheets of water. Friday the 21st sees a brief pulse of 3 ft on a short 5-second period from the NNE, but it’s accompanied by a risk of thunderstorms and a cross-onshore breeze – the combined energy bumps to 51 (weak), but it’s still poor.

Saturday the 22nd is the first time we see a “surfable” call, but that’s bein’ generous. The morning brings a clean 1 ft from the ESE with light offshore W wind, but the energy is only 36 (weak). The afternoon is slightly better, with 1 ft from the E and a combined energy of 45 (weak), but the wind is light and cross-off – you could catch a knee-high dribbler if you’re desperate. Sunday the 23rd through to Tuesday the 25th is more of the same: tiny 0.7 ft to 1.0 ft swell, some clean windows but absolutely no push. The energy levels are all below 41 (weak).

Now, there’s a weird couple of days around the 26th and 27th of August. The waves stay small, but the combined energy jumps. On Wednesday mornin’ the 26th, a 2 ft SSE swell with 7-second period shows combined energy of 63 (weak), but it’s cross-on and rippled. The afternoon sees 2 ft from the SE with energy of 109 (moderate) – first time we hit triple digits – but the wind is onshore and the conditions are unknown. Then Thursday the 27th slams us with strong NNE winds at 25 mph, cross-on, and a 2 ft ESE swell with a 12-second period. The energy hits 235 (strong) in the mornin’ and 143 (moderate) in the afternoon, but it’s a mess – strong cross-onshore, lumpy, and ugly. Not for surfin’, that’s for sure.

Friday the 28th is the biggest energy of the whole run, with a 3 ft SE swell (10-second period) and a combined energy of 285 (strong), but again it’s pinned under 25 mph cross-on winds. Saturday the 29th and Sunday the 30th are still windy and messy, with energy droppin’ back to weak levels. The last few days of August and the start of September are a write-off – tiny swell, cross-shore or onshore winds, and no quality.

Finally, on Wednesday the 2nd of September, we get a glimmer. The mornin’ shows a 1 ft ESE swell with a lovely 13-second period – that’s a proper groundswell – and the wind is light offshore from the west. The combined energy is 121 (moderate) and the conditions are clean. It’s only a 1/10 score, but compared to the rest, this is the standout. That longer period means the waves will have shape and some punch, but it’s still small. Thursday the 3rd of September mornin’ has 3 ft from the ESE at 10 seconds, energy 115 (moderate), with light cross winds and a light breeze – surfable but still ordinary.

So, the best on offer? Without a doubt, Wednesday mornin’ the 2nd of September. It’s not gonna be pumpin’, but with that offshore wind and a 13-second groundswell, Chicahauk might actually show a bit of form. If you can wait that long, that’s your window. Everything before that is a skip.

Stay patient, and keep checkin’ the charts. It won’t stay this poor forever.

- Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 39mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 31°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 45mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
56
33
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29
23
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33
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25
23
13
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27
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23
Wind (km/h)
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NNE
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ENE
15
S
10
SSW
25
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W
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15
ESE
15
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W
10
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20
SW
10
WSW
15
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High Tide
00:32AM0.89m
1:13PM1.09m
1:19AM0.83m
2:09PM1.05m
2:22AM0.78m
3:15PM1.04m
3:36AM0.78m
4:11PM1.05m
4:33AM0.80m
5:00PM1.07m
5:24AM0.84m
5:47PM1.11m
Low Tide
6:49AM0.28m
7:58PM0.42m
7:36AM0.36m
9:00PM0.46m
8:31AM0.41m
9:57PM0.47m
9:29AM0.43m
10:47PM0.45m
10:22AM0.42m
11:36PM0.41m
11:13AM0.39m
00:23AM0.34m
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Temp °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.

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