Chicahauk Surf Break

Lat Long: 36.12° N 75.72° W

Chicahauk Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 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 3 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 9s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period, ENE swell with 388 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 3 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 9s 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 Thursday (Sep 03) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Chicahauk in the next 16 days are 1.4m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be 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 Friday (Sep 04) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Thu 3rd Sep)1.5ft (0.5m) 9s
Best Surf11AM (Thu 3rd Sep)1.5ft (0.5m) 9s
Most Powerful 8PM (Mon 7th Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s talk about Chicahauk. It’s a bit of a frustrating outlook, to be honest. There’s no real run of pumping surf coming our way. The wave energy through this whole 16-day window is really low to moderate, with combined energy figures that only push into the hundreds for a brief stretch around Monday the 7th and Tuesday the 8th. For the most part, we’re looking at combined energy in the double digits (54, 29, 18), which is weak.

The water temperature is running about average for the time of year.

Thursday the 3rd morning had a small window. We had a 2 ft swell from the ESE at 9 seconds with a light cross-offshore breeze from the SW. It was clean, surfable, but very ordinary. That doesn't last.

Friday morning the 4th, the wind swings to a solid 16 mph offshore from the WSW. That’s clean, but the swell drops to just 1 ft. It’s too small to get excited about. The energy is only 29. The rest of the first week stays weak. Swell heights stay under 3 ft, with periods swinging between 4 and 8 seconds. The wind is messy, mostly onshore or cross-onshore, and the wave comment across most of these days is "poor surf conditions." Saturday and Sunday are write-offs.

Now, Monday the 7th is the most interesting day in the whole outlook. The swell picks up to 5 ft from the ENE with a period of 6 seconds. The combined energy gets up to 161, which is moderate. But here’s the thing – the wind is 19 mph onshore from the ENE. It’s going to be lumpy and pretty poor quality for a paddle. This is one of those setups that might look more interesting for a kite surfer than a surfer on a shortboard. The wave comment says "poor surf conditions." For beginners, that 5 ft is already pushing their limit, and with the onshore wind, it will be a messy closeout.

Tuesday the 8th still has moderate energy at around 174, with the swell dropping to 3 ft from the ENE at 10 seconds. The period is getting longer, which means better shape, but the wind is light onshore in the morning, turning cross-onshore in the afternoon. It's still clean enough, but the swell is small.

After that, the energy fades. Wednesday the 9th sees the swell drop to 2 ft. We get another small window with a light cross-offshore breeze, but the energy is just 67. It’s surfable, but you’ll be fighting for scraps.

There’s a long gap in any quality surf from about the 10th through to the 12th. The swell is tiny, 1 ft, and the wind is onshore or cross-onshore.

There is a slight pulse showing for Sunday the 13th. The swell bumps up to 5 - 5 ft from the NE and ENE, with a period of 6 to 7 seconds. The energy climbs to 207-242. The wind is a clean cross-offshore from the south. The wave comment says "marginal surf forecast or questionable tide conditions." The size is getting into intermediate to expert territory at 5 ft, but with a short period, it’s going to be fat and a bit junky. Not a standout, just a possibility.

The rest of the second week from the 14th onward is back to small surf: 2 ft – 3 ft, mostly with clean winds but very low energy. Nothing really lights up.

So, if I had to pick one, Monday the 7th has the most size, but the onshore wind kills the quality. If you’re desperate and have a kite, maybe look at that. For a clean, small longboard session, Thursday morning the 3rd or Wednesday morning the 9th are the best you’re going to get. But honestly, for the next two weeks, Chicahauk is not the place to plan a trip. The forecasts can change, but right now, it's a quiet spell.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 34°C on Fri afternoon, min 25°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (calm on Thu morning, fresh winds from the WSW by Fri night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 23°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Sun night, light winds from the ENE by Mon night).

Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
ESE
9
0.5
ESE
9
0.4
ESE
8
0.4
ESE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.3
ESE
8
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8
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NE
7
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NE
4
0.9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
45
43
27
26
17
13
6
18
16
24
25
64
154
149
320
157
154
83
46
31
16
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
15
SSE
30
WSW
25
WSW
20
SW
35
WSW
15
NW
25
NE
15
ENE
25
NNE
25
NE
30
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30
ENE
20
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10
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5
E
15
SE
15
SSW
15
SW
15
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30
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Wind State
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High Tide
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
5:38AM1.06m
6:05PM1.29m
6:37AM1.16m
6:59PM1.30m
Low Tide
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
11:41AM0.17m
00:37AM0.12m
12:45PM0.11m
1:24AM0.05m
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7:28
7:25
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Temp °C
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34
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Feels °C
32
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29
27
34
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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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