Chicahauk Surf Break

Lat Long: 36.12° N 75.72° W

Chicahauk Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 25 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Chicahauk sea temperature is
27.8°C
1.6° 

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


Chicahauk surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 8s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period, E swell with 59 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 8s period with E 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 (Aug 27) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s is also forecast. 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 0.6m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Thu 27th Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 8s
Best Surf 8AM (Thu 27th Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 8s
Most Powerful 2PM (Thu 27th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what Chicahauk has in store for the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, it's a bit of a flat spell for the sandbar. The forecast is mostly small swell and messy wind, so we’re going to be sitting through a lot of nothing burgers before we see anything worth paddling out for. The water is sitting at a warm 82°, which is a touch warmer than we usually get this time of year.

The earliest action barely qualifies. Thursday morning, the 27th of August, we’ve got a modest 2ft pulse of east swell ticking over at 9 seconds. The wind is a light cross-offshore, and it’s looking clean. The combined wave energy is weak (75), so it’s not going to be pumping, but for a little ankle-to-knee-high dribbler, it might be the only session of the week. That afternoon the wind picks up and it gets ordinary again.

Friday the 28th sees a fresh offshore blowing from the west at 18 mph. The swell is still tiny at 2ft and 8 seconds, and while the clean faces from that offshore wind are a nice sight, the energy is just too weak (53) to get excited about. Saturday morning the 29th gets glassy with a whisper of wind from the SSE, but again the waves are near flat.

We’ve got a long quiet spell from there. It’s not until Tuesday, the 1st of September, that things get interesting—though still small. That morning we get a long-period groundswell pushing in from the east at 15 seconds, with a clean offshore breeze from the WSW. The height is only 1ft, but that kind of period means better shaped waves and more energy per wave. The combined energy is moderate at 88. It's not big, but for a patient surfer on a longboard, those long lines could be really fun. The sandbar will handle that long period better than a beach break would, so it’s worth a look.

Wednesday morning, the 2nd of September, is probably the standout of the whole outlook. We’ve got a clean, gentle offshore from the west, and the east swell bumps up to a moderate 121 combined energy with a 2ft height and a solid 12-second period. It’s not huge, but the quality should be there for some clean, lined-up waves.

After that, a few more sessions in the first week of September show the swell staying small with patchy, often cross-onshore winds. Thursday and Friday the 3rd and 4th have a bit more energy (156 and 177), but the wind is messy. Friday afternoon the 4th could be a goer with a clean offshore from the west and a 2ft east-southeast swell at 10 seconds, worth a look if you’re desperate.

Beyond that, the second week drops off into tiny weak surf and crummy wind. Don’t hold your breath.

So, for the best bet: Wednesday morning, the 2nd of September at Chicahauk is the pick. Clean, gentle offshore wind with a moderate east swell (2ft at 12 seconds) and moderate energy (121). It’s small but clean. Tuesday morning, the 1st of September, is the runner-up for the long-period novelty.

Stay patient, keep an eye on the sky, and I’ll see you in the water.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 25°C on Tue afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Tue night, fresh winds from the S by Thu night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Sun night, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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ESE
11
0.3
ESE
11
0.4
ESE
9
0.5
E
8
0.4
E
9
0.5
E
9
0.6
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9
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9
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8
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8
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
22
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28
36
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38
59
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36
35
22
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28
26
22
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18
Wind (km/h)
20
NE
15
ESE
15
SE
25
SE
25
SSE
15
S
30
S
30
SW
20
WSW
10
W
10
WSW
5
W
15
NW
5
SSE
10
ENE
15
SE
15
SSW
15
SW
30
SSE
25
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High Tide
6:32PM1.15m
6:57AM0.96m
7:12PM1.18m
7:35AM1.03m
7:48PM1.20m
8:11AM1.10m
8:24PM1.20m
8:47AM1.16m
9:00PM1.18m
9:26AM1.21m
9:40PM1.14m
10:09AM1.25m
10:23PM1.09m
Low Tide
1:02AM0.27m
12:53PM0.28m
1:35AM0.19m
1:35PM0.22m
2:06AM0.12m
2:14PM0.18m
2:38AM0.09m
2:54PM0.16m
3:11AM0.07m
3:37PM0.18m
3:49AM0.07m
4:27PM0.21m
4:32AM0.09m
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Temp °C
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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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