Chicahauk surfForecast / Carolina North / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Wednesday 25 Feb 2026 EST
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Chicahauk surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Chicahauk sea temperature is
2.7° C
(Which is 11.4°C colder than average for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Chicahauk this week:

The surf forecast for Chicahauk over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 01) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Chicahauk in the next 12 days are 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 03) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Feb 26) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Sun 1st Mar)1.5ft (0.5m) 9s
Best Surf10AM (Sun 1st Mar)1.5ft (0.5m) 9s
Most Powerful 4AM (Tue 3rd Mar)10ft (3.0m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Chicahauk over the next 12 days.


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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu morning, min 2°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Thu afternoon, light winds from the NE by Fri night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mild with light rain (total 8mm) on Mon afternoon Becoming colder with a light covering of snow, mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Icy conditions (max 13°C on Sat afternoon, min 0°C on Mon afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, near gales from the NNE by Mon afternoon).

Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
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Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.5
NE
0.4
NE
0.7
SE
0.4
SSE
0.1
E
0.9
SSE
1.1
NE
0.9
NE
0.4
SE
0.5
NE
0.3
ESE
0.3
ESE
0.5
SE
0.5
SE
0.9
NE
0.9
NE
1.2
NNE
3
NNE
2.5
NE
2
NE
1.6
ENE
Period(s) (?)101098139667599995668999
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)523379273141834713111616403935581031047895678415
Wind
(km/h)
35
SW
25
SW
20
SW
25
S
35
SW
30
NNE
20
NE
20
NNE
10
NE
20
N
15
NNE
5
W
10
W
35
NNE
25
NE
25
NE
50
NNE
50
NNE
35
NE
20
NNE
25
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
glassoffcross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:42PM
0.72
2:35AM
1.01
3:02PM
0.74
3:45AM
1.03
4:11PM
0.80
4:48AM
1.06
5:14PM
0.88
5:45AM
1.09
6:09PM
0.96
6:33AM
1.10
6:55PM
1.02
7:15AM
1.09
7:36PM
1.07
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:57PM
-0.03
9:15AM
0.06
9:07PM
-0.05
10:19AM
0.02
10:14PM
-0.09
11:20AM
-0.05
11:21PM
-0.14
12:12PM
-0.13
12:18AM
-0.20
12:54PM
-0.19
1:05AM
-0.22
1:32PM
-0.21
1:48AM
-0.21
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Sunrise6:37--6:37--6:35--6:33--6:33--6:31--6:31--
Sunset-5:52--5:53--5:54--5:55--5:57--5:58--5:59-
cloud
part cloud
light rain
mod rain
light rain
light rain
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
light snow
snow showers
clear
part cloud
light rain
Rain (mm)
--2754---------26---3
Temp. °C12131214133361312131312477312815
Feels °C (?)57687-3-31109111310-511-8-11-6310
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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 12 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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