Surf Forecasts:
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, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s period, NE swell with 226 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 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 16 days are 1.2m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (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 | 2AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Chicahauk over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’ll be straight with you – the next couple of weeks at Chicahauk are a bit of a mixed bag. We’re looking at a long stretch of small, underwhelming surf, with only a few brief windows where it might be worth paddling out. The water temp is sitting about average for this time of year, so nothing unusual there.
The first real chance to get wet doesn’t show up until Wednesday morning, September 2nd. We’ve got a little 3ft ESE swell rolling in with a 10-second period, and the combined energy is moderate at 116. The wind is a gentle offshore from the WSW, keeping things clean. It’s not going to be a standout session, but it’s surfable. The crowds at Chicahauk (a sandbar setup) can be around sometimes, but with conditions this ordinary, it should be quiet.
Thursday morning, September 3rd, is similar – a smaller 2ft ESE swell with a 9-second period, and a moderate offshore wind from the WSW. The energy is weak at 51, but it’s clean. Again, nothing to write home about, but a chance for a quick paddle.
The most interesting period comes around Sunday, September 7th. The swell bumps up to 4ft from the NE with a 9-second period, and the combined energy is moderate-strong at 198. However, the wind is a moderate cross-onshore from the NNE, creating choppy conditions. The waves will have some push, but it’s not going to be clean. It’s more of a “if you’re desperate” kind of day.
The next standout is Tuesday morning, September 8th. We’ve got a 3ft ENE swell with a long 11-second period, giving it a bit of groundswell feel. The energy is moderate at 183. The wind is glassy – dead calm from the NNW – so the surface will be pristine. This is probably your best bet for the whole outlook. The swell is a bit small, but the clean conditions will make the most of it. Keep in mind, that long period (11 seconds) can make a beach break like this a bit straight, but with the glassy conditions, it’s worth a look.
The last notable session is on Wednesday morning, September 9th. The swell is small at 2ft from the ESE, but the energy is moderate at 162. The wind is a strong cross-offshore from the S, which will keep the surface clean. It’s a strong breeze though, so it might be a bit of a battle to get out.
The rest of the days are filled with tiny waves, poor winds, or both. From Thursday, September 10th, through to Tuesday, September 15th, we’re looking at mostly 1ft to 2ft swell with weak energy, often with clean conditions but just not enough wave to get excited about. There’s a long gap with no real recommendations from the 10th onwards.
Bottom line: the best on offer is Tuesday morning, September 8th, with that glassy 3ft swell. Sunday, September 7th, has the most size, but it’s choppy. Everything else is a waiting game. Keep an eye on the forecasts, things can change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 32°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 35°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Thu night, light winds from the N by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 13 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 |
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25 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 12 | 33 | 128 | 116 | 100 | 65 | 45 | 43 | 27 | 22 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 37 | 28 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | off | off | cross | off | off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:40PM1.14m | 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 | ||||||
Low Tide | 3:49AM0.07m | 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 | |||||||
— | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | |
7:34 | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:29 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:25 | — | — | 7:24 | — | |
mm | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 3 | — | 1 | 7 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 32 | 28 | 28 | 35 | 30 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 28 | 30 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 32 | 27 | 27 | 34 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 23 | 27 | 27 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | N 4 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | NNE 6 |
25 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 12 | 20 | 128 | 116 | 100 | 65 | 45 | 43 | 27 | 22 | 4 | 13 | 12 | 6 | 28 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 4 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | ESE 8 | ESE 13 | SSE 4 | — | — | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | SSE 5 | — | ESE 8 | NNE 4 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ESE 8 |
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 33 | 1 | — | — | 2 | 6 | 10 | 6 | — | 13 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 6 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 14 | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 6 | — | S 6 | E 8 | S 6 | E 9 | E 9 |
2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | 7 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | S 2 | — | S 2 | SW 3 | SW 3 | S 3 | SSW 4 | SW 3 | SSW 4 | SW 4 | NW 3 | — | — | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | — |
— | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 16 | 7 | 13 | 24 | 1 | — | — | 8 | 37 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 61 | 994 | 1057 | 61 | 61 | 95 | 0 | 0 | 1186 | 87 | 0 | 203 | 61 | 61 | 522 | 206 | 61 | 831 | 1874 |
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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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