Chicahauk Surf Break

Lat Long: 36.12° N 75.72° W

Chicahauk Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 01 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Chicahauk sea temperature is
26.8°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 2 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 2 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 11s period, ESE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 11s period, ESE swell with 135 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 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 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m 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 0.8m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Wed 2nd Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 11s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 2nd Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 11s
Most Powerful 5AM (Wed 2nd Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 11s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 32°C on Thu afternoon, min 25°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (calm on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the SW by Thu night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 33°C on Fri afternoon, min 22°C on Sun afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Fri night, light winds from the NE by Mon morning).

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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
ESE
13
0.7
ESE
11
0.8
ESE
10
0.8
ESE
10
0.6
ESE
9
0.5
ESE
9
0.5
ESE
9
0.4
ESE
8
0.4
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8
0.4
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8
0.3
ESE
8
0.4
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8
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NNE
4
0.5
NE
5
0.5
NNE
5
0.6
NNE
5
0.3
ESE
9
0.4
NE
8
0.3
ESE
8
0.4
ENE
9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
33
128
116
109
65
45
43
27
26
17
13
16
26
12
17
16
16
18
14
29
Wind (km/h)
25
SSE
25
SW
15
W
15
E
20
SW
15
WSW
15
SSE
35
SW
20
WSW
10
S
30
SW
20
NNW
25
NNE
15
N
30
N
25
N
20
ENE
10
E
15
E
20
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Wind State
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High Tide
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
5:06PM1.27m
Low Tide
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
10:35AM0.21m
11:41PM0.21m
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7:30
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Temp °C
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28
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32
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Feels °C
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33
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35
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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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