Chicahauk Surf Break

Lat Long: 36.12° N 75.72° W

Chicahauk Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 05 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Chicahauk sea temperature is
26.6° C
0.1° 

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


Chicahauk surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 6s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period, ESE swell with 61 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 cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Chicahauk in the next 16 days are 0.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) 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 1.0m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 08) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Thu 6th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 6s
Best Surf11AM (Thu 6th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 6s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sat 8th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for Chicahauk.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – this isn’t our finest stretch. The first few days are pretty weak. We’ve got a tiny bit of swell, but it’s not enough to get excited about. The water is sitting at a comfortable 80°, which is pretty much average for the time of year, so no surprises there.

Wednesday morning on the 5th is about as good as it gets early on, and that’s not saying much. We’re looking at a small 2ft swell from the southeast, with a short 6-second period – that’s windswell, not groundswell, so it’s gonna be weak and a bit crumbly. The wind is a light SSW cross-off, so the surface will be clean. It’s surfable, but just barely. Thursday morning is much the same story – 2ft, same direction, still weak. The wind stays light, so it’ll be clean, but the lack of size and power makes it a real struggle for a decent wave.

Friday the 7th morning sees a little shift. The swell is still tiny at 2ft from the SE, but the period creeps up to 7 seconds. The wind turns SW and offshore, which is a good thing – it’ll keep the surface glassy. The energy is still weak, so don’t expect to get your heart pumping. Saturday morning is similar, with a 2ft SE swell and a slightly longer 8-second period, under a moderate SW offshore breeze. The energy is a bit better, but still nothing to brag about.

Then we hit a real dry spell. From Sunday the 9th all the way through to the 17th, it’s a whole lot of nothing. The swell drops to 0.7ft or 1.0ft for days on end. The wind is often offshore, so the surface is clean, but there’s just no wave to ride. The energy is in the single digits or low teens – that’s as weak as it gets. This is a proper lull.

Now, the run home. The 18th of August, Tuesday morning, shows a little pulse. The swell is 2ft from the SE, with an 8-second period, and the energy climbs a bit – still weak but more than we’ve seen. The wind is a moderate W offshore, so it’ll be clean. It’s still only “surfable,” not good.

The one standout comes late in the game. On Thursday the 20th of August, we finally get some size. The swell builds to 5ft in the morning and 6ft in the afternoon, out of the NNE. That’s a bigger direction for this spot. The period is short at 6 seconds, so it’s gonna be a bit crumbly, but the energy jumps to a moderate level – finally. The wind is WSW at 25 km/h (16 mph) and offshore, so the conditions will be clean. The afternoon is the highlight – the forecast says “expect good surf conditions.” This is the best window of the whole 16 days. The swell is around 6ft, which is getting into the intermediate zone, but with the offshore wind, it’ll be a lot of fun. The ENE swell direction doesn’t match the optimum E direction perfectly, but it’s close enough to work.

Because of the short period, it’s not a classic groundswell, but it’s the only real pulse of energy we’ve got. The break is a sandbar, so it’ll be a bit more unpredictable with the short-period swell, but the offshore wind will help a lot. Crowds are possible here – it says “sometimes,” so you might have some company.

The long gap from the 9th to the 17th is a real bummer, but things do pick up at the end. Keep an eye on that Thursday the 20th.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 30°C on Thu afternoon, min 25°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 32°C on Mon afternoon, min 24°C on Sat morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Wednesday
5
Thursday
6
Friday
7
Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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SE
6
0.8
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6
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SSE
6
0.6
SE
6
0.4
SE
6
0.5
SE
6
0.6
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0.5
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0.6
ESE
8
0.6
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0.5
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0.4
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0.3
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0.3
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6
0.1
E
9
0.2
ESE
9
0.2
ESE
9
0.3
SSE
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
41
51
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31
15
21
34
29
47
53
35
21
13
12
12
7
6
2
8
8
9
Wind (km/h)
10
SSW
30
SSE
20
SSW
10
SSW
25
S
25
SSW
15
SW
20
SSE
25
SW
20
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15
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25
SW
20
WSW
20
S
25
SW
20
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20
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25
WSW
20
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25
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25
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Wind State
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High Tide
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
6:47AM1.03m
7:14PM1.33m
Low Tide
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
12:50PM-0.02m
1:47AM-0.06m
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8:04
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7:59
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Temp °C
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29
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28
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31
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32
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32
Feels °C
30
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32
27
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32
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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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