
Surf Forecasts:
Chicahauk surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 5 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period, SSE swell with 277 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 5 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s 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 (Aug 05) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s 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 1.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Monday (Aug 03) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Wed 5th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Wed 5th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Chicahauk over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at the next 16 days for Chicahauk. I’ll be straight with you – it’s a lean stretch, no two ways about it. The whole period is a bit of a struggle for decent waves, so we’re looking for any small window of clean conditions.
The surf energy is very weak to start, with the combined swell energy sitting at only 26 (weak) on the first morning. The water temperature isn’t given, but there’s no anomaly mentioned, so it’s about average for this time of year.
Saturday August 1st kicks off with a tiny 1.0ft ESE swell at 8 seconds and a light cross-offshore breeze, but it’s just too small to do anything with. The afternoon gets windier and more crossed up. Sunday the 2nd sees a little more size, hitting 3ft in the morning from the SE at a short 6 seconds, but with a moderate breeze and risk of thunderstorms, conditions are messy. The afternoon picks up to 4ft from the SSE, but the wind is fresh and the period is still short, so it’s bumpy.
Monday August 3rd packs the most energy of the whole run, with a combined swell energy of 260 (moderate) and a 5ft SSE swell, but the period is a short 8 seconds and it’s blown out by a fresh cross-offshore wind. The surf quality is poor, and 5ft is getting too big for beginners. It’s a miss.
Tuesday the 4th offers a brief moment of something better. The morning has a light offshore wind from the WSW, only 15 km/h, and the swell is a clean 2ft from the SE. The combined energy is only 37 (weak), but with clean conditions and a gentle offshore breeze, it’s the most appealing surf of the whole outlook. It’s small, but it’s rideable and clean. The afternoon turns glassy with a slight air, but the swell drops to 1ft.
From Wednesday August 5th onwards, it’s a long, drawn-out stretch of tiny surf and poor conditions. The swell stays under 3ft for the rest of the period, with the occasional bump up to 3ft, but the wind is never truly onshore or offshore. It’s mostly cross-off or cross, with bumps and chop. Thursday the 6th through Tuesday the 11th are all very small, with a few mornings of clean conditions but barely any wave energy.
There is a late spike on Saturday August 15th afternoon, with a 4ft swell from the north but the period is a short 5 seconds, and it’s a cross-onshore wind. The combined energy is 120 (moderate), but the conditions look poor. The final day, Sunday August 16th, has a 4ft NE swell at 8 seconds, but the wind is light cross-shore, creating ripples, not clean waves.
Honestly, the standout here is Tuesday August 4th, morning at Chicahauk. It’s your best bet for a clean, quiet surf on a tiny 2ft swell from the SE with a light offshore wind. It’s not a classic, but it’s the only window where the stars align. The rest of the fortnight is a write-off for any meaningful surf.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 25°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Sat morning, strong winds from the S by Sun night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 45mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 23°C on Tue afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 4 | SE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 7 | ESE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
18 | 14 | 16 | 20 | 56 | 168 | 248 | 257 | 140 | 62 | 27 | 19 | 22 | 51 | 60 | 11 | 17 | 11 | 12 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:28PM1.12m | 9:57AM1.01m | 10:06PM1.09m | 10:39AM1.05m | 10:48PM1.05m | 11:22AM1.10m | 11:31PM1.00m | 12:06PM1.14m | 00:16AM0.94m | 12:55PM1.16m | 1:07AM0.89m | 1:54PM1.17m | 2:11AM0.85m | ||||||
Low Tide | 3:47AM0.05m | 3:57PM0.18m | 4:24AM0.04m | 4:46PM0.21m | 5:05AM0.05m | 5:38PM0.23m | 5:48AM0.05m | 6:32PM0.25m | 6:33AM0.07m | 7:30PM0.27m | 7:25AM0.09m | 8:38PM0.27m | |||||||
— | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | |
8:08 | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:02 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 5 | 7 | 12 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 13 | 7 | 1 | — | 5 | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 |
Feels °C | 26 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | NE 6 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | E 6 | E 13 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | E 12 | E 9 | SE 7 | ESE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 |
18 | 6 | 16 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 140 | 62 | 27 | 19 | 22 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 17 | 11 | 12 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | ESE 8 | NE 6 | ESE 9 | NE 6 | — | — | — | — | E 13 | ESE 8 | E 12 | E 12 | E 9 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | ENE 9 |
7 | 14 | 6 | 8 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 8 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 7 | SE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | E 10 | — | — | — | — | — | E 12 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 12 | E 13 | E 13 | — | — |
5 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SE 4 | SE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 3 | S 6 | SSE 4 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | S 4 | S 3 | S 4 | S 4 |
— | — | — | 20 | 56 | 168 | 248 | 257 | 19 | 9 | 3 | 24 | 15 | 51 | 60 | 20 | 8 | 12 | 9 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 411 | 61 | 1187 | 1269 | 1425 | 879 | 476 | 301 | 203 | 76 | 31 | 17 | 240 | 28 | 0 | 76 | 275 | 674 | 275 |
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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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