Chicahauk Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’ll be straight with you – the next couple of weeks at Chicahauk are a bit of a mixed bag. We’re looking at a long stretch of small, underwhelming surf, with only a few brief windows where it might be worth paddling out. The water temp is sitting about average for this time of year, so nothing unusual there.

The first real chance to get wet doesn’t show up until Wednesday morning, September 2nd. We’ve got a little 3ft ESE swell rolling in with a 10-second period, and the combined energy is moderate at 116. The wind is a gentle offshore from the WSW, keeping things clean. It’s not going to be a standout session, but it’s surfable. The crowds at Chicahauk (a sandbar setup) can be around sometimes, but with conditions this ordinary, it should be quiet.

Thursday morning, September 3rd, is similar – a smaller 2ft ESE swell with a 9-second period, and a moderate offshore wind from the WSW. The energy is weak at 51, but it’s clean. Again, nothing to write home about, but a chance for a quick paddle.

The most interesting period comes around Sunday, September 7th. The swell bumps up to 4ft from the NE with a 9-second period, and the combined energy is moderate-strong at 198. However, the wind is a moderate cross-onshore from the NNE, creating choppy conditions. The waves will have some push, but it’s not going to be clean. It’s more of a “if you’re desperate” kind of day.

The next standout is Tuesday morning, September 8th. We’ve got a 3ft ENE swell with a long 11-second period, giving it a bit of groundswell feel. The energy is moderate at 183. The wind is glassy – dead calm from the NNW – so the surface will be pristine. This is probably your best bet for the whole outlook. The swell is a bit small, but the clean conditions will make the most of it. Keep in mind, that long period (11 seconds) can make a beach break like this a bit straight, but with the glassy conditions, it’s worth a look.

The last notable session is on Wednesday morning, September 9th. The swell is small at 2ft from the ESE, but the energy is moderate at 162. The wind is a strong cross-offshore from the S, which will keep the surface clean. It’s a strong breeze though, so it might be a bit of a battle to get out.

The rest of the days are filled with tiny waves, poor winds, or both. From Thursday, September 10th, through to Tuesday, September 15th, we’re looking at mostly 1ft to 2ft swell with weak energy, often with clean conditions but just not enough wave to get excited about. There’s a long gap with no real recommendations from the 10th onwards.

Bottom line: the best on offer is Tuesday morning, September 8th, with that glassy 3ft swell. Sunday, September 7th, has the most size, but it’s choppy. Everything else is a waiting game. Keep an eye on the forecasts, things can change.

Rusty.

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