Chicahauk surfForecast / Carolina North / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Friday 29 May 2026 EDT
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Chicahauk surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Chicahauk sea temperature is
21.5° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Chicahauk surf forecast from 29 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 4 Jun, 2PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 11s period, ENE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 4 Jun, 11AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 11s period, ENE swell with 613 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 1 Jun, 2PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period with ENE 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 Monday (Jun 01) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Chicahauk in the next 16 days are 1.6m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 04) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Monday (Jun 01) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Mon 1st Jun)3ft (0.9m) 10s
Best Surf 2PM (Thu 4th Jun)5ft (1.5m) 11s
Most Powerful11AM (Thu 4th Jun)5ft (1.6m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri night, min 15°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the NNE by Sat afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Mon night, strong winds from the NNE by Tue afternoon).

Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
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
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
2
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.3
SE
8
0.6
N
3
1.3
NNE
5
1.2
NE
7
1.4
NE
9
1.3
ENE
10
1.3
ENE
10
1
ENE
10
0.8
ENE
10
0.6
ENE
9
0.4
ENE
9
1.3
NE
6
1.4
NE
8
1.6
NE
8
1.6
NE
9
1.6
ENE
10
1.6
ENE
11
1.3
ENE
10
1.1
NE
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
18
17
11
7
77
124
287
314
308
186
109
56
30
132
253
338
427
510
613
347
211
Wind (km/h)
20
N
10
E
30
SW
30
NNE
35
NE
25
ENE
15
NNE
15
ESE
25
SSW
30
SW
25
W
25
NNE
40
NNE
40
NNE
25
N
30
NNW
15
N
30
WNW
15
WNW
10
S
20
SW
cross-on
cross-on
off
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
off
off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
High Tide
7:17PM1.13m
7:40AM0.82m
7:53PM1.13m
8:16AM0.83m
8:27PM1.12m
8:51AM0.83m
9:02PM1.10m
9:29AM0.82m
9:40PM1.08m
10:10AM0.80m
10:21PM1.05m
10:53AM0.80m
11:02PM1.01m
Low Tide
12:52PM0.11m
1:55AM0.07m
1:30PM0.12m
2:27AM0.05m
2:05PM0.12m
2:58AM0.06m
2:39PM0.15m
3:32AM0.07m
3:14PM0.18m
4:10AM0.10m
3:54PM0.22m
4:52AM0.12m
4:40PM0.26m
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
mod rain
rain showers
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:48
5:48
5:47
5:47
5:47
5:46
5:46
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:12
8:12
8:13
8:14
8:14
8:15
8:15
9
4
Temp °C
19
19
21
20
18
16
16
16
19
22
23
22
18
17
18
20
21
22
22
26
26
14
17
18
18
12
10
13
13
15
18
20
21
12
9
13
15
18
19
20
25
23
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
8
0.5
NNE
4
0.3
SE
8
0.2
ESE
8
0.3
SE
8
0.2
ESE
8
0.2
ESE
8
1.3
ENE
10
1.3
ENE
10
1
ENE
10
0.8
ENE
10
0.6
ENE
9
0.4
ENE
9
0.5
ENE
8
1.4
NE
8
1.6
NE
8
1.6
NE
9
1.6
ENE
10
1.6
ENE
11
1.3
ENE
10
1.1
NE
10
Energy kJ
18
12
11
6
11
7
7
314
308
186
109
56
30
37
253
338
427
510
613
347
211
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
6
0.4
SE
8
0.3
NE
5
0.2
ENE
8
0.3
SE
8
0.1
E
14
0.2
ESE
9
0.2
ESE
9
0.2
ESE
9
0.2
SSE
5
0.2
SSE
6
0.3
SE
9
0.2
ESE
8
0.2
ESE
8
0.2
SSE
8
0.2
ESE
9
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
Energy kJ
7
17
4
7
11
4
8
8
8
3
3
12
7
6
6
8
24
22
20
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
10
0.2
ENE
9
0.2
WSW
3
0.1
E
15
0.1
E
13
0.2
ESE
9
0.2
WSW
4
0.2
S
5
0.1
S
6
Energy kJ
2
8
1
4
3
8
1
2
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NNE
4
0.6
SSW
3
0.6
N
3
1.3
NNE
5
1.2
NE
7
1.4
NE
9
0.4
S
3
0.6
SSW
3
0.9
SW
4
0.4
NW
3
0.9
NNE
4
1.3
NE
6
0.6
NNW
4
0.6
N
4
0.4
WSW
3
0.4
NW
3
0.4
SSW
3
Energy kJ
15
7
7
77
124
287
2
8
22
2
29
132
10
13
2
3
4
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
183
1089
439
807
878
321
91
794
463
77
655
181
980
506
76
181
28
240
100
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in North Carolina
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
2
3
2
2
3
1
2
3
2
2
3
2
3
3
2
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
7
7
6
5
5
4
4
5
8
4
6
5
5
5
5
5
7
6
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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).

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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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