Chicahauk Surf Break

Lat Long: 36.12° N 75.72° W

Issued: 7 pm 14 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Chicahauk sea temperature is
22.8° C

Slightly cooler than normal

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


Chicahauk surf forecast from 15 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 16 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 8s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 20 Jun, 5PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 6s period, NNE swell with 433 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 16 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 8s period with SE 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 Tuesday (Jun 16) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s. 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 2.4m 6s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 20) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 18) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Tue 16th Jun)1.5ft (0.5m) 8s
Best Surf 2AM (Tue 16th Jun)1.5ft (0.5m) 8s
Most Powerful 5PM (Sat 20th Jun)8ft (2.4m) 6s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 22°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (gales from the WSW on Sun night, light winds from the SSW by Mon night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 32°C on Thu afternoon, min 21°C on Sat afternoon). Winds decreasing (gales from the WSW on Fri morning, calm by Fri night).

Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sun
21
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
E
8
0.6
SSE
8
0.8
N
5
0.5
SE
8
0.4
SE
6
0.6
SE
6
0.9
SE
6
0.6
SE
7
0.8
SSE
7
0.4
SSE
7
0.5
SE
7
0.1
E
14
0.8
SSE
8
0.6
SSE
8
0.6
SSE
7
0.7
SE
8
0.8
SSE
8
2.4
NNE
6
1.3
NE
7
0.6
SE
8
0.8
SSE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
6
42
30
29
10
29
49
29
59
19
23
4
84
40
36
62
76
433
140
43
81
Wind (km/h)
30
SW
30
N
15
NE
5
SSW
20
ENE
20
ENE
15
WSW
20
WSW
15
SSE
30
SSW
40
WSW
30
WSW
40
SSW
35
W
20
SW
20
N
25
N
20
NE
25
S
15
SW
40
S
Wind State
off
cross-on
on
cross-off
on
on
off
off
cross
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross
cross
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
8:07AM0.97m
8:30PM1.37m
9:01AM0.99m
9:24PM1.34m
9:58AM1.00m
10:19PM1.27m
10:58AM1.01m
11:15PM1.18m
11:54AM1.02m
00:07AM1.08m
12:49PM1.02m
00:58AM0.98m
1:48PM1.02m
Low Tide
2:16AM-0.22m
2:05PM-0.21m
3:07AM-0.23m
2:58PM-0.19m
4:00AM-0.21m
3:56PM-0.12m
4:57AM-0.17m
5:00PM-0.05m
5:51AM-0.12m
6:04PM0.04m
6:42AM-0.07m
7:08PM0.11m
7:32AM-0.01m
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:45
5:45
5:45
5:45
5:45
5:45
5:46
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:21
8:21
8:21
8:22
8:22
8:22
8:22
8:22
 mm
13
4
1
2
3
Temp °C
24
23
23
23
22
23
25
24
29
29
28
32
29
25
32
28
22
22
23
26
28
Feels °C
23
23
22
22
20
23
28
22
28
28
24
29
26
16
30
28
18
19
22
26
26
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
E
8
0.6
SSE
8
0.4
SSE
8
0.5
SE
8
0.4
SE
6
0.2
NNE
3
0.9
SE
6
0.6
SE
7
0.1
NE
4
0.4
SSE
7
0.5
SE
7
0.1
E
14
0.8
SSE
8
0.6
SSE
8
0.6
SSE
7
0.2
E
13
0.8
SSE
8
1.2
SE
9
1.3
NE
7
0.6
NE
6
0.4
NE
6
Energy kJ
6
42
25
29
10
1
49
29
1
19
23
4
84
40
36
14
76
231
140
31
13
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
E
8
0.2
E
8
0.2
E
9
0.4
NNE
5
0.2
E
9
0.2
E
9
0.2
NNE
5
0.1
E
16
0.1
E
15
0.1
E
14
0.2
E
14
0.2
S
4
0.3
SW
3
0.3
WSW
3
0.8
SE
9
0.6
SE
8
0.1
E
12
Energy kJ
6
6
6
7
6
6
2
5
4
4
16
2
1
2
119
43
3
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WSW
4
0.2
E
9
0.2
N
4
0.1
SE
8
0.1
E
16
0.1
E
16
0.1
E
6
0.1
E
8
0.1
E
10
0.2
E
13
0.2
E
13
0.2
N
3
0.2
E
13
0.1
E
12
0.1
E
12
0.2
E
12
Energy kJ
1
6
1
2
5
5
1
1
2
14
14
1
13
3
3
11
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
S
4
0.6
NNW
3
0.8
N
5
0.4
E
3
0.6
SE
6
0.4
SW
3
0.5
SW
3
0.8
SSE
7
0.9
SSW
4
0.8
SSW
4
1.5
S
5
1.1
SSW
5
0.6
WSW
4
0.6
SW
3
0.7
SE
8
2.4
NNE
6
0.2
WSW
3
0.8
SSE
8
Energy kJ
36
8
30
2
29
3
5
59
29
17
106
54
10
8
62
433
1
81
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
4
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
380
181
179
0
206
1279
0
61
93
674
878
269
203
304
0
42
179
203
240
275
482
Best forecast wave conditions in North Carolina
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
4
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
2
1
3
3
2
4
1
2
4
2
2
3
1
2
4
1
1
3
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
5
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
8
8
8
6
5
4
4
5
9
7
8
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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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