Surf Forecasts:
Chicahauk surf forecast from 31 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 2 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 11s period, ESE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s period, NE swell with 460 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 11s period with ESE 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 (Sep 02) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 11s 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 1.7m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Chicahauk over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a proper look at what Chicahauk has in store for us over the next couple of weeks. It's a bit of a slow burn, to be honest, so don't go getting too excited too early.
Right now, we're looking at a pretty flat spell to kick things off. Through the end of August and into the first few days of September, the swell is tiny—we're talking 1 ft to 3 ft at best, with ordinary conditions and not much energy behind it. The combined energy is bottoming out around 26, which is weak, barely a bump. The water temp is sitting at 80°, about 2° warmer than normal, so it’s a touch toastier than we’d usually expect for this time of year, but nothing too wild.
The first real sniff of something rideable comes on Wednesday, the 2nd of September. We've got a 3 ft ESE swell rolling in with a 10-second period, and the combined energy jumps up to a moderate 116. Plus, there's a solid WSW offshore wind blowing in the morning, so it should be clean. It's still a bit small and the quality is only "surfable but ordinary", but it's the first window to get wet. Thursday morning, the 3rd, is similar—2 ft with a moderate offshore wind and clean faces (combined energy at 59), so not a total loss.
The week after that is mostly a write-off. From the 4th through the 7th, we get a pulse of energy from the NE, but the wind is absolute rubbish—on-shore, cross-shore, strong. The swell height bumps up to 6 ft by Sunday the 6th, and combined energy hits 238, but it's messy and blown out. This is more of a kite-surfing setup than a day for a surfboard, if I'm being honest.
The standout moment finally comes on Tuesday morning, the 8th of September. For the first time in the outlook, we get "expect good surf conditions" with a 4 ft ENE swell (period 10 seconds, combined energy at a solid 247) and a clean, light SW offshore wind. The water is still glassy and the waves will have decent shape. This is your best bet for a proper session. It's not huge, but it's clean and rideable for the intermediate surfer. Just be aware, Chicahauk can get a crowd "sometimes", so you might see a few other locals on it.
Then the surf drops off again until the morning of Monday, the 14th of September. This one is a bit of a tease. We see a 6 ft NE swell roll in, with a combined energy of 272, and the wind is dead calm—completely glassy. The problem is the swell period is only 6 seconds. That's a short-period, wind-driven swell, so the waves will be steep and a bit dumpy. At 6 ft, it’s edging towards being too big for beginners. For the experienced surfers, the glassy conditions could offer some punchy, walled-up waves, but expect it to close out a bit. It's a date worth marking, but don't bank on perfection.
Overall, the pick of the litter is the morning of the 8th for clean, fun waves, with the 14th offering a more powerful, glassy, but less refined option. Keep your eyes on the wind.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 34°C on Thu afternoon, min 23°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Fri night, fresh winds from the NNE by Sat afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 13 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ENE 7 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
23 | 21 | 19 | 12 | 33 | 128 | 116 | 100 | 65 | 45 | 43 | 27 | 17 | 17 | 9 | 39 | 38 | 32 | 133 | 230 | 375 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross | off | off | cross-on | off | off | off | off | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 10:09AM1.25m | 10:23PM1.09m | 10:56AM1.27m | 11:10PM1.04m | 11:44AM1.28m | 11:59PM0.99m | 12:35PM1.26m | 00:53AM0.94m | 1:35PM1.24m | 2:00AM0.91m | 2:50PM1.23m | 3:22AM0.92m | 4:03PM1.24m | 4:34AM0.98m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:27PM0.21m | 4:32AM0.09m | 5:21PM0.25m | 5:20AM0.13m | 6:17PM0.29m | 6:11AM0.17m | 7:17PM0.34m | 7:08AM0.21m | 8:26PM0.35m | 8:14AM0.25m | 9:38PM0.33m | 9:27AM0.24m | 10:41PM0.28m | ||||||||
6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | |
— | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:29 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:25 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:23 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 29 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 34 | 30 | 28 | 32 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 |
Feels °C | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 34 | 32 | 27 | 34 | 30 | 28 | 34 | 23 | 25 | 21 | 22 | 17 | 18 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | NE 6 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 4 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 |
23 | 21 | 19 | 12 | 20 | 128 | 116 | 100 | 65 | 45 | 20 | 27 | 17 | 17 | 6 | 5 | 10 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 8 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | ESE 8 | ESE 13 | — | — | — | NE 7 | NE 6 | ESE 9 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | SW 4 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | S 6 | — | — |
1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 33 | — | — | — | 2 | 14 | 43 | 9 | 7 | 11 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 1 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 14 | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 4 | ENE 7 | S 7 | NE 5 | E 9 | — | — | — |
2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 7 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | S 2 | SSW 4 | WSW 3 | — | SSW 3 | SW 3 | SSW 3 | SW 4 | W 3 | SSW 3 | NNE 4 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 8 |
— | — | — | — | 1 | 8 | 2 | — | 4 | 2 | 4 | 17 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 39 | 38 | 32 | 133 | 230 | 375 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 980 | 1089 | 61 | 61 | 240 | 0 | 0 | 321 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 77 | 203 | 240 | 76 | 183 | 794 | 446 | 321 | 794 | 261 |
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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.
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