Chicahauk Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s in store for Chicahauk.

Honestly, mate, this is a tough stretch. The next week and a half is a bit of a write-off. The first recommendation doesn’t pop up until late July, and even then, it’s nothing to write home about. We’re looking at a long, dry spell with next to nothing on offer until the end of the month.

For the first few days, from the 19th through the 24th, it’s pretty grim. The swell is tiny, mostly ankle to knee-high, with a short, weak period around 8 seconds. The combined energy is weak, barely breaking 100 (46), and the wind is a problem – strong onshore or cross-onshore breezes making a mess of things. You’d be better off looking at a different hobby for this week.

The 25th and 26th are more of the same: small, weak swell, poor quality, and bumpy conditions. The combined energy stays in the doldrums (92). Not worth wetting a wetsuit for.

Finally, on Monday, July 27th morning, we get a brief glimmer. The wind goes glassy, dead calm, which is a major positive. The swell is still tiny, only 3 ft from the east with a short period of 8 seconds, but that glassy surface will make it look better than it is. The combined energy is still weak (77). It’s a surfable wave, but it’s very ordinary. This is the best we’ve got, and it’s not saying much.

The 28th sees a moderate offshore breeze with a 2 ft east swell, keeping things clean, but again, it’s small and weak. The rest of the period into early August stays small, with occasional clean conditions but nothing with any punch. The swell on August 3rd morning shows a 3 ft north-easterly, but it’s a dismal 4-second period, making it just fat and weak.

The standout, if you can call it that, is the glassy morning of July 27th. It’s the only time the stars align for truly clean, if utterly small, waves. The break is a sandbar, exposed to the east, and it’s fairly consistent in terms of breaking, but the swell just isn’t there. Expect crowds to be *sometimes* present, but with this quality, I doubt many will bother.

Bottom line: It’s a lean period. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, nothing unusual. The combined energy barely nudges into the "moderate" range (138) on the 22nd, but the wind ruins it. For the most part, the energy is weak, under 100. For a beginner, the swell never gets above 5 ft, so it’s not too big, but it’s also not good enough. The set-up is more interesting for a kite surfer on a windy day than a paddle surfer.

Stay patient, the forecasts can change.

Rusty.

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