Surf Forecasts:
Chicahauk surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 11s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period, ESE swell with 71 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 11s period with ESE 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 Monday (Aug 24) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 7s. 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 0.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore 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 28) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Mon 24th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Mon 24th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Chicahauk over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's talk about Chicahauk. Look, the first week's a total bust. We're looking at near-flat conditions with weak energy readings for days and days. The 28th and 29th mornings have offshore wind, but the swell is too small to bother with. You're looking at a solid 7-day dry spell. It’s a rough stretch of flatness.
Things start to spark up on Tuesday morning, the 1st of September. An easterly groundswell rolls in at 3 to 3 feet, with a 15-second interval and combined energy moving into moderate territory. The wind is light offshore or clean cross-off all day. This is where it gets interesting.
But the real gem is Wednesday morning, the 2nd of September. The swell bumps up to 4 feet out of the east, a 14-second period, and strong energy (517). The wind is light and offshore, making for glassy, clean conditions. This is the session to aim for.
Later that day, the wind shifts onshore and the swell gets bigger, hitting 4 feet, but the wind ruins it. By Thursday the 3rd, we've got a 5-foot swell with a 15-second period and very strong energy (over 1000), but the wind is a moderate cross-onshore at 12 mph, so it'll be all chopped up. That size is for experts only anyway. Friday the 4th morning cleans up again with 4-foot swell and offshore wind.
The standout is without a doubt Wednesday morning, the 2nd of September. The east swell is a perfect match for the break, the conditions will be super clean, and the water is about 82°, a touch warmer than average for this time of year. It might get a little busy, but it's worth it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 23°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 45mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 22°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | SE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 27 | 50 | 23 | 29 | 22 | 22 | 28 | 24 | 20 | 33 | 63 | 40 | 36 | 23 | 38 | 44 | 44 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 23 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:47PM1.11m | 6:14AM0.90m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:13AM0.39m | 00:23AM0.34m | 12:05PM0.34m | 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 | |||||||
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 | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — |
 | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:36 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:34 | — |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | 16 | 4 | 12 | 4 | 2 | — | 4 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 30 | 29 |
Feels °C | 29 | 28 | 27 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 22 | 26 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | SE 11 | ESE 11 | NE 4 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 27 | 50 | 23 | 29 | 22 | 9 | 28 | 24 | 20 | 33 | 63 | 40 | 36 | 23 | 38 | 44 | 44 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 23 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 5 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | SSE 6 | ESE 11 | NNE 4 | E 10 | E 9 | SE 4 | E 12 | E 12 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | E 10 | E 10 | SE 3 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 |
| kJ | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 22 | 1 | 8 | 15 | 4 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | NE 5 | SE 4 | E 7 | E 7 | S 5 | E 16 | E 15 | E 14 | E 10 | E 8 | — | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | — | NE 4 | — |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 1 | — | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 2 | — | 1 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSW 3 | NNW 3 | N 4 | — | E 3 | ESE 3 | SE 4 | — | SSE 6 | S 4 | SW 3 | SSW 4 | — | S 5 | SSW 4 | SSE 3 | — | SSE 3 | S 3 |
| kJ | — | — | 1 | 1 | 18 | — | 1 | 4 | 14 | — | 37 | 24 | 7 | 11 | — | 22 | 4 | 2 | — | 1 | 5 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 61 | 240 | 61 | 61 | 100 | 443 | 443 | 1086 | 481 | 76 | 22 | 76 | 0 | 347 | 203 | 0 | 1200 | 240 | 481 | 473 | 240 |
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