Chicahauk Surf Break

Lat Long: 36.12° N 75.72° W

Chicahauk Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 01 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Chicahauk sea temperature is
25.9° C
0.7° 

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


Chicahauk surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 4 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, SSE swell with 336 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 4 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s 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 Tuesday (Aug 04) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. 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 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Monday (Aug 03) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Tue 4th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 7s
Best Surf 2AM (Tue 4th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 7s
Most Powerful 2AM (Mon 3rd Aug)5ft (1.6m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, mate, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for Chicahauk over the next couple of weeks.

First up, the water temp is sitting at 79°, which is just about normal for this time of year, so no need for a thicker wetsuit just yet.

To be honest, it’s a pretty flat outlook for Chicahauk. The whole 16-day window is a real struggle. There’s a bit of a bump mid-period, but nothing that’ll get the heart racing. The first few days, from Saturday the 1st right through to early on Wednesday the 5th, are a write-off. Poor surf conditions, tiny waves, and not much energy – the combined swell energy is mostly weak, sitting between 26 and 260 (moderate for a brief moment). The wind is often cross-off or cross, which isn’t ideal, and the swell is short period, mostly 6 to 8 seconds, so it’s weak and wonky.

Wednesday the 5th morning is the first real glimmer – you’ll see surfable waves but very ordinary conditions. The swell is a tiny 3ft from the SE, period a short 6 seconds, and combined energy is only 54. Light breeze from the SSW keeps it clean, but it’s nothing to write home about. After that, it’s back to poor surf through the rest of the week.

The best chance in the whole window is probably Thursday the 6th morning, with a small 2ft from the SE, period 7 seconds, and combined energy of 32. The wind is light offshore from the SW, giving you clean, glassy conditions. Again, it’s tiny, but if you’re desperate for a paddle, that’s the cleanest moment. Friday the 7th morning and Saturday the 8th morning offer similar tiny offshore conditions, but nothing with any real push.

From Sunday the 9th onward, it’s back to tiny, weak surf with combined energy often below 30. The wind stays offshore at times, but the swell is just too small. The final weekend, Saturday the 15th and Sunday the 16th, sees a bit more size – 4ft from the NNE on Saturday morning – but the period is a pathetic 5 seconds, and the wind is onshore from the NE, so it’s messy and unappealing. Combined energy climbs to 100-120, but it’s windswell junk.

There’s no standout session here. The whole 16 days is a flat, weak run, and Chicahauk is only “fairly consistent” in general, so a blank spell like this isn’t unusual. The best bet is to keep an eye on the offshore wind windows early on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday mornings, but don’t expect much. For a sandbar exposed to the east, the swell direction is okay but the size and period are just not there.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 40mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 23°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Sat morning, fresh winds from the S by Sun night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 23°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Tue afternoon, light winds from the SSW by Wed morning).

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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27
83
151
336
257
136
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43
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34
37
69
Wind (km/h)
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S
25
SSE
30
SSE
25
SSW
35
S
35
SSW
35
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SW
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SSW
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SSW
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SSE
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Wind State
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High Tide
9:57AM1.01m
10:06PM1.09m
10:39AM1.05m
10:48PM1.05m
11:22AM1.10m
11:31PM1.00m
12:06PM1.14m
00:16AM0.94m
12:55PM1.16m
1:07AM0.89m
1:54PM1.17m
2:11AM0.85m
3:03PM1.20m
3:26AM0.85m
Low Tide
3:57PM0.18m
4:24AM0.04m
4:46PM0.21m
5:05AM0.05m
5:38PM0.23m
5:48AM0.05m
6:32PM0.25m
6:33AM0.07m
7:30PM0.27m
7:25AM0.09m
8:38PM0.27m
8:26AM0.10m
9:47PM0.24m
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Temp °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.

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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