Chicahauk Surf Break

Lat Long: 36.12° N 75.72° W

Chicahauk Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 11 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Chicahauk sea temperature is
28.1° C
1.8° 

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


Chicahauk surf forecast from 11 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 14 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, E swell with 262 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 14 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s 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 Tuesday (Jul 14) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. 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 1.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 16) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Tue 14th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Best Surf11PM (Tue 14th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Most Powerful 2AM (Mon 13th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 7s

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


Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s in store for us at Chicahauk over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, I’ve got to be straight with you: the first week or so is looking pretty average. We’ve got a long stretch of days where the surf is just not doing us any favours. From Saturday the 11th through to about Tuesday the 14th, the waves are small, messy, and the wind is all over the shop. The water temperature is sitting at 83°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, but that’s about the only thing to get excited about. The combined energy is weak, with values mostly under 100 (19), so don’t expect any push.

We finally get a bit of a better window on Wednesday morning the 15th. The wind swings to a light offshore from the WSW, cleaning things up nicely. The swell height is a small 3 ft from the E, with a period of 8 seconds. The combined energy is still low (81), but we’ll take what we can get. It’s surfable, but very ordinary. After that, we’re back into a flat spell with almost nothing until the following Monday.

Now, Monday the 20th of July brings a little more hope. The morning session looks the pick of the whole forecast. The wind is offshore from the W at 12 mph, and the swell picks up to 3 ft from the SE with a period of 9 seconds. The combined energy is moderate at 148. It’s still not pumping, but it’s the cleanest we’ll see in a while. The afternoon though, the wind swings onshore and chops it up.

The last real standout comes on Friday the 24th of July. The afternoon session is where it’s at. We’ve got a gentle offshore wind from the S, and the swell is 4 ft from the S with a period of 6 seconds. The combined energy jumps to 210, which is moderate and actually has some grunt. The forecast says “expect good surf conditions,” and for once the wind and swell line up. It’s not a monster, but it’ll be clean and fun. If you can only pick one session, that’s the one.

The following morning on Saturday the 25th also has a clean offshore wind with 4 ft swell from the SE, but the period is short at 7 seconds. It’s a solid second option, but not as good as Friday afternoon.

Overall, it’s a pretty lean run. The surf is small and inconsistent throughout most of the 16 days, with only a few brief windows of clean, rideable conditions. Keep an eye on it, though—forecasts can change.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 39mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 30°C on Sat afternoon, min 23°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Sat night, fresh winds from the ESE by Sun night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
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Height (m)
Direction
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0.3
SSE
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ESE
9
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ESE
9
0.3
ESE
9
0.4
SE
10
1.7
E
7
1.6
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7
1.6
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7
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6
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8
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ESE
8
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E
8
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8
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
9
17
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17
23
262
219
219
106
60
50
50
80
61
43
30
20
21
12
12
12
Wind (km/h)
25
WSW
15
N
5
N
10
NE
15
ENE
30
ESE
30
ESE
30
E
30
ENE
20
NE
10
E
15
SW
15
WSW
20
SSE
25
SW
10
W
20
SSE
25
SW
10
WSW
15
ESE
10
SW
Wind State
off
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High Tide
5:25PM1.27m
5:52AM0.88m
6:27PM1.32m
6:57AM0.94m
7:25PM1.35m
7:55AM1.00m
8:18PM1.35m
8:49AM1.05m
9:09PM1.31m
9:42AM1.09m
10:00PM1.25m
10:37AM1.10m
10:51PM1.16m
Low Tide
10:49AM-0.05m
00:09AM0.00m
11:52AM-0.09m
1:11AM-0.09m
12:57PM-0.14m
2:03AM-0.16m
1:55PM-0.17m
2:51AM-0.20m
2:49PM-0.16m
3:40AM-0.19m
3:44PM-0.10m
4:30AM-0.16m
4:44PM-0.02m
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8:21
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Temp °C
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28
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Feels °C
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29
24
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35
31
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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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