
Surf Forecasts:
Chicahauk surf forecast from 4 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 6s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 5 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period, SSE swell with 62 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 6s period with SE 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 06) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. 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 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Wed 5th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Chicahauk over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's talk about what's on the menu for the next couple of weeks.
To be honest, looking at the whole 16-day window, it's a pretty quiet stretch. The swell is small and the conditions are mostly messy, so we're not looking at any epic sessions. The best you'll find is a few windows where the wind cleans up the tiny waves, but don't expect much.
The water is sitting at 81°F which is pretty much normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The first real chance to paddle out comes up on Thursday morning, the 6th of August. Chicahauk is a sandbar setup, and it's fairly consistent. That morning we've got a light 2ft swell rolling in from the SE with a short period of 6 seconds. The big win here is a gentle offshore wind from the WSW, which will clean the surface right up. The combined energy is weak at 42, so it's not packing much punch, but it's surfable. It's very ordinary, but if you're desperate for a few small, clean waves, this is your window. The offshore wind is a major positive here.
We see a similar pattern on Friday morning, the 7th of August. Again, 2ft from the SE, a 7-second period, and that same offshore WSW wind. The combined energy is 43. Another chance for a few clean, tiny waves, but it's still nothing to write home about.
Saturday morning, the 8th of August, offers a slight change. The swell is still tiny at 2ft, but it's shifted to the ESE with an 8-second period. The offshore wind from the WSW is a moderate breeze, making it clean. Combined energy is 44. It's another "surfable but very ordinary" morning.
After that, from Sunday the 9th right through to Monday the 17th of August, the swell just drops off a cliff. We're looking at waves of 0.7ft to 1ft for days, the energy is next to nothing, and the conditions are poor. It's a long, flat spell. Don't bother.
Things try to perk up a bit on Monday afternoon, the 17th of August. The swell is still only 1ft from the ESE, but the period stretches out to 9 seconds, which is a better sign. We get a moderate offshore wind from the W, keeping it clean. The combined energy is 48. It's a one-pointer, which tells you the quality is still low.
The pick of the entire forecast, if you can even call it that, is Tuesday morning, the 18th of August. The swell comes up to 3ft from the E with a 6-second period. The combined energy hits 105, which is the highest we see all forecast. The wind is a light cross-off from the NW. It's a "surfable but very ordinary" call, so the conditions are still not great, but it's the biggest energy we've got. The waves will be short-period and a bit weak, but it's the best of a bad bunch.
The final days of the forecast on the 19th of August look chopped out with messy onshore winds, so that's a no-go.
So, the standout, and I'm using that term loosely, is Tuesday morning the 18th of August at Chicahauk. It's not a day for beginners as the swell is just under 3ft, but it's not a dangerous wave either. Periods are short, so it'll be a bit weak and disorganized.
For the rest of the time, it's a long wait between drinks. The swell is small, the energy is mostly weak, and the conditions are often messy. It's one of those stretches where the forecasts can change, so don't give up hope entirely, but right now, there's not much to get excited about.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Warm (max 30°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Tue afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 32°C on Sun afternoon, min 24°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the SW by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | SE 7 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | SSE 6 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
45 | 36 | 30 | 40 | 59 | 49 | 31 | 14 | 16 | 33 | 29 | 45 | 42 | 34 | 21 | 17 | 12 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 6 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 12:06PM1.14m | 00:16AM0.94m | 12:55PM1.16m | 1:07AM0.89m | 1:54PM1.17m | 2:11AM0.85m | 3:03PM1.20m | 3:26AM0.85m | 4:10PM1.23m | 4:36AM0.89m | 5:13PM1.27m | 5:43AM0.95m | 6:16PM1.31m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:32PM0.25m | 6:33AM0.07m | 7:30PM0.27m | 7:25AM0.09m | 8:38PM0.27m | 8:26AM0.10m | 9:47PM0.24m | 9:32AM0.09m | 10:51PM0.19m | 10:37AM0.07m | 11:56PM0.11m | 11:44AM0.03m | 00:56AM0.02m | ||||||||
6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | |
— | 8:05 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | |
mm | 5 | — | 9 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 27 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 26 | 32 | 29 | 28 | 33 | 31 |
Feels °C | 30 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 33 | 28 | 30 | 35 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 6 | — | E 10 | SE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | SE 7 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | SSE 6 |
45 | 36 | 30 | 40 | — | 2 | 31 | 14 | 16 | 33 | 29 | 45 | 42 | 34 | 21 | 17 | 12 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 6 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | — | E 9 | E 8 | E 10 | E 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SSE 5 | E 10 | E 9 | E 10 | S 6 | E 9 | SE 7 |
3 | 3 | 3 | — | 2 | 1 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | E 12 | E 12 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | — | E 11 | — | — | — | — | E 9 | — | E 11 | SSE 6 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 |
— | — | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 2 | SSW 3 | SE 4 | SSW 2 | SE 6 | SSE 6 | SW 3 | S 4 | S 4 | WSW 3 | S 4 | SSW 4 | SW 3 | S 3 | SSW 4 | SW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SW 4 | SSW 3 | SSW 4 |
1 | 1 | 11 | 1 | 59 | 49 | 2 | 13 | 9 | 1 | 12 | 19 | 4 | 8 | 21 | 4 | 13 | 34 | 11 | 6 | 19 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 304 | 674 | 77 | 636 | 327 | 304 | 0 | 1090 | 347 | 0 | 295 | 249 | 0 | 251 | 91 | 240 | 203 | 249 | 203 | 261 | 620 |
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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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