Chicahauk Surf Break

Lat Long: 36.12° N 75.72° W

Issued: 7 pm 21 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Chicahauk sea temperature is
25.5° 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 22 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 27 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 24 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 5s period, NNW swell with 75 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 27 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s 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 Saturday (Jun 27) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Chicahauk in the next 16 days are 1.2m 5s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 24) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Friday (Jun 26) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sat 27th Jun)2.5ft (0.8m) 6s
Best Surf 5AM (Sat 27th Jun)2.5ft (0.8m) 6s
Most Powerful 2AM (Wed 24th Jun)4ft (1.2m) 5s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Sun night, min 22°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Mon afternoon, light winds from the W by Tue afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Fri afternoon, min 22°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu morning, fresh winds from the S by Fri afternoon).

Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sun
28
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
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
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
12
0.1
E
12
0.8
SSE
4
0.2
ESE
9
0.6
SSE
6
0.2
ESE
8
1.2
NNW
5
0.5
S
7
0.5
SE
7
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
7
0.4
SE
7
0.3
SE
7
0.4
SE
7
0.4
SE
7
0.3
ESE
10
0.6
SE
7
0.4
ESE
8
0.5
SSE
7
0.4
ESE
10
0.5
ESE
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
11
3
16
7
22
7
75
23
25
17
14
13
8
12
12
19
39
28
28
39
56
Wind (km/h)
20
SSW
20
SSE
35
SSE
25
S
20
WSW
10
W
25
N
25
NNE
20
ENE
15
SSE
5
E
20
SE
20
SSW
10
SW
30
S
30
SW
5
WSW
20
S
10
NW
5
N
15
E
Wind State
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
on
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
on
High Tide
1:55AM0.87m
2:53PM1.03m
3:01AM0.80m
3:50PM1.04m
4:00AM0.76m
4:38PM1.05m
4:51AM0.73m
5:23PM1.06m
5:41AM0.73m
6:07PM1.07m
6:31AM0.75m
6:50PM1.09m
7:15AM0.78m
7:30PM1.10m
Low Tide
8:15PM0.18m
8:24AM0.05m
9:21PM0.21m
9:13AM0.10m
10:19PM0.23m
9:59AM0.13m
11:12PM0.23m
10:43AM0.16m
00:05AM0.21m
11:28AM0.18m
00:53AM0.17m
12:17PM0.18m
1:33AM0.13m
1:02PM0.17m
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:46
5:46
5:46
5:47
5:47
5:47
5:48
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:22
8:22
8:22
8:22
8:22
8:22
8:22
8:22
 mm
4
2
2
1
1
Temp °C
29
27
28
26
27
28
26
22
22
22
23
24
24
26
29
27
26
29
29
24
25
Feels °C
27
27
26
25
28
27
26
20
19
19
24
22
21
27
27
26
30
30
32
27
27
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SE
6
0.1
SE
9
0.2
ESE
9
0.2
ESE
9
0.6
SSE
6
0.2
ESE
8
0.4
SE
7
0.4
SE
7
0.5
SE
7
0.4
SE
7
0.4
SE
7
0.4
SE
7
0.3
SE
7
0.4
SE
7
0.4
SE
7
0.3
ESE
10
0.6
SE
7
0.4
ESE
8
0.5
SSE
7
0.4
ESE
10
0.5
ESE
10
Energy kJ
7
3
8
7
22
7
19
19
25
17
14
13
7
12
12
18
39
28
26
39
56
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
E
12
0.1
E
12
0.1
E
11
0.1
E
11
0.2
ESE
8
0.1
E
11
0.3
SSE
8
0.5
S
7
0.4
NE
5
0.2
NNE
4
0.1
NE
4
0.2
ESE
9
0.1
NE
4
0.3
ESE
10
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
ESE
8
0.2
S
6
Energy kJ
11
3
2
2
7
2
11
23
7
2
1
8
1
19
35
28
3
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
11
0.1
E
11
0.4
SE
8
0.1
S
6
0.1
NE
5
0.1
NE
4
0.1
E
12
Energy kJ
2
2
16
1
1
1
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
3
0.5
SSE
3
0.8
SSE
4
0.9
SSE
4
0.4
SW
3
0.8
S
3
1.2
NNW
5
0.7
N
5
0.5
NNE
4
0.2
SSE
6
0.5
S
3
0.3
S
3
0.7
S
4
1
S
5
0.4
WSW
3
0.4
SSE
7
0.5
WSW
3
0.2
WNW
3
0.4
SSE
3
Energy kJ
5
6
16
31
3
14
75
22
12
4
5
1
14
54
5
19
5
1
3
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
Distance (km)
594
1410
1070
1889
203
240
181
179
323
417
596
1404
823
331
448
77
0
2389
0
0
674
Best forecast wave conditions in North Carolina
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
2
3
3
2
3
3
1
3
2
2
4
2
2
2
2
2
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
6
5
5
8
8
8
5
5
5
6
5
5
5
5
5
4
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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