Surf Forecasts:
Chicahauk surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 2 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 11s period, ESE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 11s period, ESE swell with 135 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 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 Wednesday (Sep 02) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Chicahauk in the next 16 days are 0.8m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) 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 0.9m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Chicahauk over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a long, hard look at what’s on offer for Chicahauk over the next couple of weeks. I’ll be straight with you – it’s a lean stretch.
The outlook starts with a few days of nothing much. We’ve got a gap from the start right through to the morning of Wednesday, September 2nd, where the swell is just too small and the conditions are messy. There’s a little pulse of energy on Wednesday morning the 2nd, with a 3ft swell from the ESE (10-second period) and a light offshore wind from the WSW. The combined energy is moderate (116), so there’s a bit of push, but it’s hardly a standout. The water temp is sitting at 80° which is about 2° warmer than normal for this time of year, so it’s a touch on the warm side.
That Wednesday morning is the only real window that looks even vaguely surfable. The offshore wind will keep it clean, but the swell is small and the period is only 10 seconds, so it’s not going to have much grunt. It’s a sandbar break, and with that small E swell, it’ll be a bit soft and inconsistent. Crowds are possible here, so don’t expect to have it to yourself.
After that, it’s back to the doldrums. Thursday morning the 3rd has a similar setup with a 2ft ESE swell and offshore wind, but the energy is weak (52), and it’s just not going to be worth the paddle. From there, things go downhill fast. The wind swings onshore and cross-shore for days, with a mix of weak, short-period windswell that’s frankly not surfable. The combined energy values are all under 100, except for a few spikes that come with bad wind.
The only other time the swell tries to build is around the 14th and 15th of September, with waves pushing 5ft from the NNE. But the wind is onshore or cross-onshore, and the period is a miserable 6 seconds. That’s just windswell junk. The energy values hit 184 on the 15th morning, but with that wind and short period, it’s a washing machine. Too choppy and lumpy for a proper paddle. This setup is more interesting for the kite surfers than for us.
So, what’s the best on offer? If you’re desperate, the Wednesday morning of September 2nd is the only window that’s even close to being worth a look. Small, clean, but underwhelming. The rest of the 16-day window is a write-off.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 33°C on Thu afternoon, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 37mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 34°C on Fri afternoon, min 22°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Sat morning, strong winds from the NNE by Sun afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
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Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 13 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | NNE 4 | ENE 4 | ESE 8 | NNE 5 | NE 6 |
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 kJ | 19 | 12 | 33 | 128 | 116 | 100 | 65 | 45 | 43 | 23 | 26 | 22 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 33 | 84 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | cross | off | off | cross | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 10:23PM1.09m | 10:56AM1.27m | 11:10PM1.04m | 11:44AM1.28m | 11:59PM0.99m | 12:35PM1.26m | 00:53AM0.94m | 1:35PM1.24m | 2:00AM0.91m | 2:50PM1.23m | 3:22AM0.92m | 4:03PM1.24m | 4:34AM0.98m | ||||||
Low Tide | 4:32AM0.09m | 5:21PM0.25m | 5:20AM0.13m | 6:17PM0.29m | 6:11AM0.17m | 7:17PM0.34m | 7:08AM0.21m | 8:26PM0.35m | 8:14AM0.25m | 9:38PM0.33m | 9:27AM0.24m | 10:41PM0.28m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — |
 | 7:31 | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:29 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:25 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:23 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | 32 | — | 1 | 1 |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 31 | 29 | 27 | 33 | 29 | 28 | 34 | 30 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 |
Feels °C | 27 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 27 | 34 | 28 | 29 | 35 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 23 | 21 | 18 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SSE 5 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | S 4 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ENE 4 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 |
| kJ | 19 | 12 | 20 | 128 | 116 | 100 | 65 | 45 | 43 | 8 | 26 | 22 | 5 | 12 | 6 | 10 | 14 | 8 | 8 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 5 | ESE 8 | ESE 13 | — | — | — | — | NNE 6 | NE 7 | ESE 8 | ENE 6 | NE 5 | ESE 8 | ENE 6 | E 6 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | — |
| kJ | 1 | 7 | 33 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 11 | 23 | 3 | 1 | 13 | 4 | 1 | 12 | 1 | 6 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 14 | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 6 | NW 4 | — | ENE 7 | S 6 | E 10 | E 7 | — | S 5 | — |
| kJ | 1 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 1 | — | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 2 | SSW 4 | WSW 3 | SSW 2 | SSW 4 | WSW 3 | SSW 3 | SW 4 | W 3 | — | WSW 4 | NNW 3 | NNE 4 | ESE 3 | NE 5 | NNE 5 | NE 6 |
| kJ | — | — | 1 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 17 | 6 | — | 14 | 4 | 12 | 1 | 5 | 33 | 84 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1057 | 61 | 61 | 95 | 0 | 0 | 321 | 0 | 0 | 203 | 61 | 240 | 77 | 594 | 1911 | 2227 | 197 | 1075 | 907 |
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