Chicahauk Surf Break

Lat Long: 36.12° N 75.72° W

Issued: 1 am 29 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Chicahauk sea temperature is
25.7° C

Slightly warmer than usual

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


Chicahauk surf forecast from 29 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 1 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 30 Jun, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period, E swell with 113 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 1 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period with E 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 01) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period. 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 1.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 30) 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 1.2m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 05) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Wed 1st Jul)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 1st Jul)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Most Powerful 5PM (Tue 30th Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed night, min 22°C on Mon afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Fri afternoon, min 23°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
ESE
9
0.5
ESE
9
1
ENE
5
1
E
6
1.1
E
7
1
E
7
0.9
E
7
0.8
ESE
8
0.7
E
8
0.6
ESE
7
0.5
ESE
7
0.5
E
7
0.5
ESE
9
0.5
ESE
9
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
ESE
9
0.3
ESE
8
0.3
ESE
8
0.3
ESE
8
0.3
ESE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
50
50
53
81
113
106
88
77
55
43
30
28
46
47
28
27
25
14
14
14
15
Wind (km/h)
25
NNE
25
NNE
20
ENE
15
ENE
15
ENE
15
SE
5
SW
25
SSE
20
SSW
10
SSW
20
SSE
20
SW
15
WSW
20
SSE
20
SW
10
WSW
25
SSE
25
SW
15
SW
30
S
20
SW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
cross
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
off
cross
off
off
cross
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
High Tide
8:06PM1.11m
8:30AM0.82m
8:41PM1.11m
9:07AM0.84m
9:17PM1.10m
9:46AM0.85m
9:55PM1.07m
10:27AM0.87m
10:34PM1.05m
11:09AM0.90m
11:15PM1.01m
11:50AM0.94m
11:55PM0.97m
Low Tide
1:42PM0.15m
2:37AM0.07m
2:18PM0.15m
3:09AM0.06m
2:54PM0.16m
3:44AM0.06m
3:33PM0.18m
4:22AM0.06m
4:17PM0.21m
5:01AM0.06m
5:07PM0.23m
5:41AM0.05m
5:58PM0.24m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:48
5:48
5:48
5:48
5:50
5:50
5:50
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:23
8:22
8:22
8:22
8:22
8:22
8:22
 mm
Temp °C
23
22
22
23
24
24
24
25
26
25
30
28
26
31
30
26
31
28
29
32
28
Feels °C
23
21
22
23
26
25
27
25
24
25
28
26
26
29
29
29
29
28
31
31
26
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
ESE
9
0.5
ESE
9
0.5
E
9
0.5
E
8
1.1
E
7
1
E
7
0.9
E
7
0.8
ESE
8
0.7
E
8
0.6
ESE
7
0.5
ESE
7
0.5
E
7
0.5
ESE
9
0.5
ESE
9
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
ESE
9
0.3
ESE
8
0.3
ESE
8
0.3
ESE
8
0.3
ESE
9
Energy kJ
50
50
45
32
113
106
88
77
55
43
30
28
46
47
28
27
25
14
14
14
15
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
S
6
0.3
S
6
0.2
S
6
0.3
ESE
10
0.3
ESE
9
0.2
S
4
0.3
SSE
4
0.1
E
8
0.1
E
7
Energy kJ
11
6
3
20
17
1
3
1
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
6
Energy kJ
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
NE
4
0.8
NE
4
1
ENE
5
1
E
6
0.5
S
3
0.4
SSE
3
0.5
S
3
0.2
WSW
3
0.3
SSW
3
0.5
SW
3
0.3
WSW
3
0.3
SSW
2
0.7
SSW
4
0.4
SW
3
1
S
4
1.2
SSW
4
Energy kJ
15
26
53
81
6
2
6
1
1
6
1
1
11
2
35
54
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
179
655
179
354
1070
31
0
440
76
0
440
78
0
1098
240
833
1728
570
878
1405
203
Best forecast wave conditions in North Carolina
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
4
1
3
3
2
3
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
1
2
2
1
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
9
5
5
5
6
6
6
6
6
6
8
9
9
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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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