Chicahauk Surf Break

Lat Long: 36.12° N 75.72° W

Chicahauk Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 31 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Chicahauk sea temperature is
26.9°C
1.0° 

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


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, 5AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, NE swell with 479 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 1.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (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 5AM (Mon 7th Sep)6ft (1.9m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it for Chicahauk. It’s a bit of a slow burn out there, but there’s a little light at the end of the tunnel.

Right now, we’re looking at a pretty flat and quiet week. The opening days are a real struggle. Monday the 31st is glassy in the morning with a tiny 1ft swell, but it’s just too small and weak to do anything with. The wave energy is a measly 26, so you’re basically just floating. That afternoon turns cross-on and messy. Tuesday the 1st is clean with an offshore wind, but again, 1ft and 23 energy – not enough to get excited about. Wednesday the 2nd morning is the first time we see something pop. The swell bumps up to 3ft, from the ESE with a period of 10 seconds, producing a moderate energy of 116. It’s surfable, and with a gentle offshore wind it’ll be clean, but it’s ordinary at best. The water temp is sitting at 80°, which is about a degree and a half warmer than normal for this time of year – a nice little bonus for the skin.

We then hit a dry spell. From the afternoon of the 2nd right through to the 14th, it’s a long stretch of poor surf. The swell tries to build on the 6th of September, with 6ft of short-period windswell from the NE, but the energy jumps to 330 and the wind is straight onshore at 19 mph. That’s a messy, blown-out mess. It’s not for paddle surfing – that setup looks way more interesting for kite surfing than anything else. The 7th and 8th keep the energy up (377 and 265), but with cross-on or onshore winds, it’s all lumpy and choppy. The waves are there, but the quality is gone.

Then, just when you’re about to give up, we get a genuine standout. The real highlight of the whole 16-day window lands on the morning of Tuesday the 15th of September. Chicahauk lights up with a solid 8ft swell from the ENE, pumping in a massive 716 energy. That’s strong wave energy. The period is a short 8 seconds, so it’s a bit of a windswell, but with a light offshore wind from the west and clean conditions, it’s going to be fun. The waves will be lined up and pushy. Now, at 8ft, that’s pushing into expert territory – definitely not for beginners. It’s the best on offer by a long shot, but it’s over a week away, so keep your fingers crossed. The afternoon stays solid at 7ft, but the wind shifts cross-shore, making it a bit more crumbly.

So, the plan is simple: wait it out. There’s a big gap of nothing from the 3rd to the 14th, but that Tuesday the 15th is the one to circle on the calendar.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the SSE by Tue afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 35°C on Thu afternoon, min 25°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Thu night, calm by Fri night).

Monday
31
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
2
Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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ESE
8
0.4
ESE
7
0.4
ESE
7
0.4
SE
7
0.3
ESE
13
0.7
ESE
11
0.8
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10
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9
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8
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8
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8
0.9
NNE
5
0.7
NE
5
1
NNE
4
1.9
NE
7
1.9
NE
8
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
23
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19
12
33
128
116
100
65
45
43
27
17
17
13
15
39
25
43
322
418
Wind (km/h)
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E
15
SE
15
SW
15
SW
30
SSE
25
SW
15
W
15
ESE
20
SW
20
WSW
20
SW
25
SW
20
W
20
SSW
15
NW
20
N
25
NE
15
ENE
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NNE
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25
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Wind State
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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
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7:31
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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