Chicahauk Surf Break

Lat Long: 36.12° N 75.72° W

Chicahauk Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 03 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Chicahauk sea temperature is
27.4°C
1.7° 

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


Chicahauk surf forecast from 4 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 8s period, ESE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 7s period, ENE swell with 432 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 5 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 8s 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 Saturday (Sep 05) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 4s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Chicahauk in the next 16 days are 2.2m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 11AM. 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+)11PM (Sat 5th Sep)1.5ft (0.4m) 8s
Best Surf11PM (Sat 5th Sep)1.5ft (0.4m) 8s
Most Powerful11AM (Mon 7th Sep)7ft (2.2m) 7s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let's take a look at what’s coming up for Chicahauk over the next couple of weeks. I gotta be straight with you—this is a tough stretch. There’s a whole lot of nothing on offer here for a long time, so if you’re itching for a paddle, you might need to find something else to do for a while.

The surf starts off flat and stays that way through the first week. From Friday the 4th right through to Tuesday the 10th, we’re looking at tiny, weak waves, mostly under a foot and a half. The energy is basically non-existent (29) and it’s just not worth getting wet. There’s a bit of a bump on Sunday the 6th afternoon when the wind swings onshore and the swell jumps to 4ft, but the period is a pathetic 5 seconds and the wind is howling at 22 mph from the east, making it a total mess. That’s more of a kite-surfing setup than anything for a paddle board.

Monday the 7th sees the biggest swell of the period, with 7ft from the ENE early and a moderate wave energy reading of 432. But here’s the kicker—it’s blowing 19 mph onshore from the ENE, turning it into a choppy, blown-out mess. By the afternoon it’s still 6ft, but the wind is still on it. That kind of size is expert-only territory, and with the wind, it’s not even fun for them.

We finally get a bit of a clean-up on Wednesday the 9th. The morning shows 2ft from the ENE with a light cross-offshore breeze from the SSW. The energy is weak (77), but the conditions are clean. It’s only a 1 out of 10 wave quality though, so don’t get your hopes up. Just small, clean, and ordinary.

The real standout, and I mean the only one worth circling on your calendar, is Thursday the 17th of September. The morning has 5ft swell from the ENE with a gentle offshore breeze from the WSW. The energy is moderate (213) and the conditions are forecast to be good. That’s the best bet of the whole 16-day window. It’s still a short-period swell at 6 seconds, which will make it a bit weak and drifty, but with clean offshore wind and a decent size, this is your chance. Keep in mind, that 5ft is on the edge of being too much for beginners, but for intermediates and up, it could be fun. Crowds are sometimes an issue here, so get out early.

Everything after that fades back to small and weak, with nothing else breaking the 3ft mark. The second week is basically a write-off, with only tiny, low-energy waves and mostly offshore winds, but nothing with any punch.

So to sum it up: don’t bother for the first week and a half. If you can hold out, Thursday the 17th morning is your best shot, but it’s a long-range call, so keep your fingers crossed. The rest of the time, you’re better off doing something else.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 33°C on Fri afternoon, min 23°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the E by Sun afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 23°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Sun night, light winds from the E by Tue morning).

Friday
4
Saturday
5
Sunday
6
Monday
7
Tuesday
8
Wednesday
9
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0
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0
0
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0
0
0
1
1
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ESE
8
0.4
ESE
8
0.3
ESE
8
0.3
ESE
8
0.2
ESE
8
0.2
ESE
8
0.4
ENE
4
0.2
E
9
1.2
E
5
1.8
E
6
2.2
ENE
7
1.9
ENE
7
1.4
ENE
6
0.9
ENE
10
0.8
ENE
10
0.7
ENE
10
0.6
ENE
9
0.5
ENE
9
0.4
ENE
9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
27
26
13
13
6
6
6
6
63
251
432
316
160
154
122
83
56
46
29
Wind (km/h)
30
SW
25
WSW
5
E
25
WSW
10
N
15
NE
15
NW
15
E
35
E
35
ENE
30
ENE
25
NE
15
ENE
10
ENE
10
ESE
15
S
10
SSW
20
SSE
30
SSW
Wind State
off
off
glassy
off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
High Tide
00:53AM0.94m
1:35PM1.24m
2:00AM0.91m
2:50PM1.23m
3:22AM0.92m
4:03PM1.24m
4:34AM0.98m
5:06PM1.27m
5:38AM1.06m
6:05PM1.29m
6:37AM1.16m
6:59PM1.30m
Low Tide
7:08AM0.21m
8:26PM0.35m
8:14AM0.25m
9:38PM0.33m
9:27AM0.24m
10:41PM0.28m
10:35AM0.21m
11:41PM0.21m
11:41AM0.17m
00:37AM0.12m
12:45PM0.11m
1:24AM0.05m
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6:35
6:37
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7:28
7:25
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7:19
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6
Temp °C
30
28
33
28
25
27
26
25
25
25
24
24
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25
Feels °C
31
28
33
28
27
30
30
26
24
21
19
20
21
23
23
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24
22
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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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