Surf Forecasts:
Chicahauk surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, SSE swell with 161 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period with SSE 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 (Jul 22) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s 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 1.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Chicahauk over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, grab a coffee and listen up. This is a tough one to call. We’re looking at a long, dry spell before anything even gets close to surfable.
For the first week and a half, it’s pretty much a write-off. From Sunday the 19th right through to the morning of Saturday the 1st of August, we’ve got next to nothing. The swell is tiny, the wind is all over the place, and most days the conditions are just plain poor. You’d be looking at a long stretch of flat-to-messy water. It’s the kind of window where you’d be better off checking the tides for a beach walk.
The first real hint of life comes on Monday the 27th of July. Chicahauk is your only option. Monday morning, the wind goes glassy, and the water is flat calm. The swell is a tiny 2ft from the ESE, with a short period of 8 seconds. The energy is weak (48). The wave comment says "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions," which is about as generous as it gets. It’s not going to be a classic, but if you’re desperate for a paddle, that’s your window. The water is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year at 82°F.
Then we get another gap. The next flicker of hope is on Thursday the 30th of July. The offshore wind is light, from the West at 10 km/h, and the swell is still only 2ft, but it’s clean. Again, the energy is weak (44). It’s the same story: "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions."
The last chance in the window is the morning of Saturday the 1st of August. It’s glassy, with a dead calm wind, but the swell is a paltry 2ft from the ENE with a period of only 5 seconds. The energy is weak (69). The comment is the same – "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions."
Honestly, there’s nothing here that screams "standout." The best on offer is the morning of the 27th of July and the 1st of August. If you’re a beginner, even the 5ft mark isn’t hit, so it’s safe, but it’s also not very exciting. The combined energy values are all in the double digits, so it’s weak everywhere. For a more experienced surfer, this is a period to sit out. The forecast can change, but right now, it’s a long wait for a very small reward.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 100mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 31°C on Tue afternoon, min 23°C on Sun night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 23°C on Wed night). Mainly strong winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 7 | ESE 8 | SSE 7 | E 10 | S 5 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | N 5 | NNE 6 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 23 | 34 | 16 | 10 | 6 | 19 | 2 | 0 | 120 | 132 | 34 | 13 | 2 | 27 | 44 | 77 | 69 | 48 | 47 | 51 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | glassy | on | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 00:25AM0.96m | 1:08PM1.08m | 1:11AM0.86m | 2:04PM1.05m | 2:07AM0.78m | 3:05PM1.04m | 3:15AM0.74m | 4:00PM1.03m | 4:14AM0.73m | 4:48PM1.04m | 5:06AM0.74m | 5:35PM1.05m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:42PM0.16m | 6:51AM0.04m | 7:41PM0.24m | 7:36AM0.12m | 8:45PM0.30m | 8:25AM0.20m | 9:44PM0.33m | 9:16AM0.25m | 10:37PM0.34m | 10:05AM0.28m | 11:28PM0.32m | 10:53AM0.29m | 00:20AM0.29m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — |
 | 8:17 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:14 | — |
mm | 1 | 42 | — | 15 | 23 | — | 2 | 13 | 4 | 8 | 23 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 31 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 20 |
Feels °C | 28 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 31 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 25 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 24 | 21 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 7 | NNE 4 | SSE 7 | — | — | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | N 5 | NNE 6 | SE 5 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 23 | 34 | 16 | 10 | 2 | 19 | — | — | 120 | 132 | 34 | 13 | 2 | 27 | 18 | 77 | 69 | 48 | 47 | 51 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 13 | S 4 | — | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 10 | — | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SSE 7 | — | — | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | S 7 | S 6 | S 6 |
| kJ | 3 | 5 | — | 3 | 6 | 7 | 2 | — | 16 | 16 | 5 | — | — | 23 | 44 | 15 | 14 | 1 | 12 | 11 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | SW 3 | E 12 | NE 4 | E 12 | NE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 6 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 3 | W 3 | SW 3 | — | S 4 | SW 4 | S 5 | S 5 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | S 4 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | NNE 4 | NNE 5 | NE 5 |
| kJ | 2 | 3 | 5 | — | 27 | 8 | 110 | 181 | 32 | 31 | 43 | 126 | 70 | 59 | 23 | 31 | 54 | 29 | 29 | 38 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 355 | 87 | 61 | 1192 | 759 | 866 | 1086 | 275 | 77 | 87 | 283 | 179 | 179 | 179 | 440 | 341 | 179 | 100 | 76 | 0 |
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