Chicahauk Surf Break

Lat Long: 36.12° N 75.72° W

Chicahauk Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 04 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Chicahauk sea temperature is
27.0° C
0.4° 

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


Chicahauk surf forecast from 4 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 4 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 5 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period, SSE swell with 69 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 4 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s 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 Tuesday (Aug 04) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. 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 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Friday (Aug 07) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Tue 4th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s
Best Surf 5AM (Tue 4th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s
Most Powerful 8PM (Wed 5th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 6s

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’s coming up for your local sandbar, Chicahauk.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – the next week and a half is looking pretty flat and ordinary. We’ve got a long stretch of small, uninspiring surf ahead. From Tuesday the 4th through to the 17th of August, there’s not a single standout session that’s gonna get the heart racing. The wave energy is just weak, with combined energy values mostly sitting between 9 and 65 (weak to low moderate energy). The swell is tiny, with heights barely scraping 3 ft to 3 ft at best, and the period is short, between 5 and 8 seconds – that’s just wind chop, not real groundswell. The wind is often cross-off or offshore, but with such small waves, it’s not enough to save the day. Most of the time the wave comment reads “poor surf conditions” or “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions.”

There is a brief moment on Thursday morning the 6th where it’s clean with light winds, but the swell is only 2 ft – you might get a knee-high one if you’re desperate. Then on Saturday the 8th, there’s a morning window with offshore wind and a 2 ft SE swell, but again, nothing to write home about.

The pattern finally shifts on Monday the 17th of August. That morning we get glassy conditions with a light breeze from the WSW, and a 2 ft swell from the SE with a period of 8 seconds. The combined energy bumps up to 45 – still weak, but it’s the cleanest and most promising window in the entire forecast. The offshore wind will have it looking tidy, but don’t expect much more than waist-high, fun little waves. It’s the best on offer, but it’s a small, quiet session.

For the rest of the run, especially the second week from the 12th onwards, it’s tiny and messy. The 19th of August tries to push a bit more size with a 4 ft E swell, but the period is a shocking 5 seconds and the wind is cross-off – that’s just lumpy, weak windswell, not worth a paddle.

So what’s the takeaway? If you’re desperate for a paddle, that Monday morning the 17th is your best bet for a clean, glassy ride. Otherwise, the next 16 days are mostly a write-off. For a sandbar that’s exposed to the east, we’re just not getting the right swell direction or size. Kite surfers might find some interest in the windier days, but for us paddle surfers, it’s a waiting game.

Rusty out.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Warm (max 30°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 32°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the SSW by Sat night).

Tuesday
4
Wednesday
5
Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
60
54
30
41
59
51
31
11
17
26
23
44
42
34
21
12
12
9
4
6
2
Wind (km/h)
20
SSW
25
SSW
20
S
20
SSW
25
S
20
SSW
10
SSW
25
S
20
SSW
15
WSW
20
SSE
20
WSW
25
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15
SW
25
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20
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15
S
25
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20
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25
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Wind State
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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
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Temp °C
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32
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Feels °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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