Chicahauk Surf Break

Lat Long: 36.12° N 75.72° W

Chicahauk Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 06 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Chicahauk sea temperature is
28.5°C
3.1° 

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


Chicahauk surf forecast from 7 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 9 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 8s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period, ENE swell with 163 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 9 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 8s period with SE 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 09) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m 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 0.9m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 10) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Wed 9th Sep)1.5ft (0.5m) 8s
Best Surf 2AM (Wed 9th Sep)1.5ft (0.5m) 8s
Most Powerful11PM (Mon 7th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s break this down. This 16-day stretch for Chicahauk is a tough one. There’s next to nothing worth paddling out for, and the first real glimmer doesn’t show up until Wednesday, September 9th, and even that’s a whisper. You’ve got a long run of poor surf conditions taking up most of the first week and into the second, with winds mostly onshore or cross-onshore, and the swell is tiny.

The only sessions that even get a “surfable” nod are a handful of mornings, and none of them are standouts. But we work with what we’ve got.

The first date worth mentioning is Wednesday, September 9th, in the morning. Chicahauk is a sandbar setup, fairly consistent, and it’s exposed to the east. The water temp is about average for this time of year. The swell is a tiny 0.6m (that’s about 2 feet) from the ESE, with a short period of 7 seconds, so it’s weak, mushy stuff. The wind is glassy though – that’s a rare treat for this stretch. Combined wave energy is a low 45 (weak energy). It’s a beginner-friendly size, but the quality is very ordinary. Crowds are *sometimes* an issue, so you might have a few others out there for the same sloppy little waves.

Then Thursday morning, September 10th, offers a similar story. Swell is even smaller at 0.5m (2 feet) from the SE, period still 7 seconds, energy at 46 (weak). But the wind is offshore from the SW, moderate breeze, so it’ll be clean. Again, it’s surfable but very ordinary. Not worth a special trip.

The next tiny glimmer is Monday morning, September 14th. Another glassy morning, with a 0.4m (1 feet) ESE swell, 9-second period, 41 energy (weak). It’s just a repeat of the same low-energy, clean but tiny conditions.

The last real look-in is Saturday morning, September 19th. Swell picks up a bit to 0.9m (about 3 feet) from the NE, period 7 seconds, energy at 99 (weak, but right on the edge of moderate). The wind is offshore from the SW, moderate breeze, so it’ll be clean. Still, it’s not big, not powerful – just a step up from the total flatness.

That’s it. There’s nothing here that qualifies as a true standout. The waves are all small, mostly weak, and the wind is a constant battle. For a sandbar exposed to the east, the optimum swell direction is from the east, but we never get a clean, powerful pulse from that direction with good wind. The only time you’ll get a clean wave is those fleeting morning windows. The afternoon sessions are all a write-off.

If you’re a beginner, the Wednesday morning (9th) or Thursday morning (10th) might be okay for a practice, but don’t expect any real waves. For anyone else, it’s a skip. The setup looks more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer on those afternoons with stronger side winds.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 30°C on Thu afternoon, min 23°C on Thu morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Monday
7
Tuesday
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Wednesday
9
Thursday
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Friday
11
Saturday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
ENE
4
0.9
ENE
4
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8
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NE
9
0.7
ENE
9
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SE
8
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ESE
7
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7
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7
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ESE
7
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ESE
8
0.6
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7
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NNE
5
0.9
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5
0.7
NE
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0.6
ENE
5
0.4
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10
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
17
28
107
163
88
71
31
37
35
24
22
20
43
32
74
38
22
17
36
Wind (km/h)
15
ENE
25
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20
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20
E
15
ENE
15
E
10
S
5
SSE
20
SSE
30
SSW
20
SW
20
S
15
WNW
20
NNE
25
NNE
25
ENE
20
NE
15
ENE
15
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Wind State
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cross-on
cross-off
glassy
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High Tide
4:34AM0.98m
5:06PM1.27m
5:38AM1.06m
6:05PM1.29m
6:37AM1.16m
6:59PM1.30m
7:29AM1.24m
7:46PM1.29m
8:14AM1.30m
8:29PM1.25m
8:56AM1.33m
9:09PM1.19m
Low Tide
10:41PM0.28m
10:35AM0.21m
11:41PM0.21m
11:41AM0.17m
00:37AM0.12m
12:45PM0.11m
1:24AM0.05m
1:39PM0.07m
2:05AM0.02m
2:26PM0.07m
2:43AM0.02m
3:11PM0.11m
3:20AM0.07m
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7:23
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Feels °C
23
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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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