Chicahauk Surf Break

Lat Long: 36.12° N 75.72° W

Chicahauk Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 20 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Chicahauk sea temperature is
28.0° C
1.3° 

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


Chicahauk surf forecast from 21 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, SE swell with 86 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period with SSE 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 (Jul 22) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s 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 0.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Wed 22nd Jul)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Best Surf11PM (Wed 22nd Jul)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Most Powerful11AM (Wed 22nd Jul)3ft (0.9m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it for Chicahauk. It’s a sandbar setup, and honestly, looking at the next 16 days, it’s a real struggle. There’s a massive gap of nothing worthwhile at the start. We’ve got a few tiny bumps later on, but it’s going to take patience.

The first hint of anything surfable doesn’t show up until Sunday the 26th, and even then it’s barely a whisper. The water is sitting at a warm 82°, about a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, which is nice for the wait, but that’s where the good news ends.

For the first week, it’s a lot of wind from all angles and tiny, weak swell. The combined wave energy is in the dumps, mostly double digits, with a horrible 19 on the 20th, and a 4 on the 21st. That’s basically flat. We get a small spike of energy on the 22nd with a 3ft SSE swell at 8 seconds, but the wind is a fresh offshore from the SW, which would clean it up, but the wave comment says "poor surf conditions." It’s just not cooperating. The rest of the week is a mix of cross-on winds and rain, with the energy never getting past three figures.

Then, on Sunday the 26th of July, in the afternoon, we finally get a glimpse of hope. The wind goes glassy, from the west at 3 mph, with a 2ft ESE swell. The energy is a weak 49, but it’s the only "glassy" window in the whole run. The wave comment says "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions." It’s small, it’s weak, but it’s clean. For a sandbar that’s fairly consistent, this is a real low point.

The next standout is Wednesday the 29th. The combined energy finally jumps to 161 in the morning and 177 in the afternoon. That’s moderate wave energy, the best we’ll see. The swell hits 4ft from the SE at 9 seconds, paired with a cross-off wind. The afternoon has a NW wind at 12 mph, which is cross-off too. The wave comment still says "poor surf conditions," but the energy is there. The period is short, so it won’t be the world’s best shape, but it’s the most push we’ve got. It’s an intermediate difficulty break, and with the swell just over 3 feet, it’s manageable for most.

Thursday the 30th is another day with some energy, 102 in the morning and 105 in the afternoon, with a 3ft SE swell. The morning has a light wind from the W, making it clean, but the wave comment says "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions."

After that, it fades right back into the weeds. The 31st has a glassy afternoon with a tiny 1ft SSE swell, but the energy is a pathetic 32. The first week of August is a total write-off with energy dropping to 17 and 12. The period drops to 7 seconds, which is onshore slop.

The best on offer? It’s a toss-up between the glassy 2ft session on Sunday the 26th for the absolute cleanest conditions, and the bigger push of 4ft on Wednesday the 29th. For a true standout, I’d lean towards the 29th, because a bit of push and cross-off wind is better than a tiny glassy wave. The swell direction is SE, which is near the optimum E direction for this spot, so it’s not a total miss. The crowds are listed as "sometimes" here, so you might get a few others, but it won’t be a circus.

This is a tough run for Chicahauk. It’s a blank run that’s more normal for the area than we’d like. Keep an eye on the forecasts, things can change, but right now, we’re waiting for the 29th.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 108mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 32°C on Tue afternoon, min 22°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Mon afternoon, strong winds from the SSW by Tue night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 21°C on Thu afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Thu night, light winds from the N by Sun morning).

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High Tide
1:11AM0.86m
2:04PM1.05m
2:07AM0.78m
3:05PM1.04m
3:15AM0.74m
4:00PM1.03m
4:14AM0.73m
4:48PM1.04m
5:06AM0.74m
5:35PM1.05m
5:58AM0.77m
6:22PM1.08m
Low Tide
7:41PM0.24m
7:36AM0.12m
8:45PM0.30m
8:25AM0.20m
9:44PM0.33m
9:16AM0.25m
10:37PM0.34m
10:05AM0.28m
11:28PM0.32m
10:53AM0.29m
00:20AM0.29m
11:44AM0.27m
1:04AM0.23m
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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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