
Surf Forecasts:
Chicahauk surf forecast from 27 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 8s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, SE swell with 274 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 8s 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 (Jul 27) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s. 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 1.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 11PM. 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 Tuesday (Jul 28) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Chicahauk over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty, and I’m looking at the next 16 days for our little slice of coast. Honestly, I’ve got to be straight with you – it’s a tough stretch. The surf is going to be tiny and pretty ordinary for most of the run. We’re talking about a long, flat spell that’s going to test your patience.
Let’s start with the only spot we’ve got on the map: Chicahauk. This is a sandbar setup, fairly consistent on a good day, but it’s exposed to the east. The water’s sitting at around 78°, which is a touch cooler than average for this time of year, but nothing to stress about.
The first real chance of a wave doesn’t come until Monday, August 3rd. That morning we’ll see a slight bump in energy, with a southeast swell pushing through at about 3ft. It’s a short-period 8-second swell, nothing special, but the combined energy finally cracks into the triple digits at 116 (moderate). The main event here is the wind. We’ve got a moderate offshore breeze from the WSW, so the wave faces should be clean. It’s not going to be epic, but it’s surfable. The afternoon will drop off a bit to 3ft, and the wind goes a little cross-off, but it’s still clean. This is the only real highlight in the whole outlook, so if you’re desperate, that Monday morning is your window.
After that, it’s back to the doldrums. From Tuesday the 4th right through until the 11th, we’re looking at tiny, weak waves. Swell heights barely scrape 2ft or 2ft, periods are short, and the combined energy is mostly in the teens or twenties. The wind is often onshore or cross-onshore, making it choppy and messy. There’s one moment on Monday, August 10th, in the afternoon, where the wind goes glassy, but the swell is only 1.0ft with a 10-second period. It’s flat, Rusty. It’s a blank run.
If you’re a kite surfer, you might laugh at the conditions on Tuesday, August 11th, when the wind hits 19 mph from the NNE, but for a paddle surfer, it’s a no-go. The waves are tiny and lumpy.
So, here’s the truth: there’s one day that’s barely worth a look, and that’s the morning of Monday, August 3rd at Chicahauk. The rest of the 16 days, you’re looking at a long, flat gap. It’s one of those stretches where the forecast can change, but right now, it’s a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 23°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Tue night, light winds from the NE by Wed afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 26°C on Sat night, min 22°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 7 | NE 6 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 9 | SSE 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
33 | 33 | 34 | 26 | 22 | 25 | 42 | 18 | 37 | 26 | 38 | 40 | 25 | 74 | 29 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 33 | 59 | 224 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | off | cross-off | on | cross | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:04PM1.11m | 7:29AM0.85m | 7:42PM1.14m | 8:06AM0.90m | 8:17PM1.15m | 8:41AM0.94m | 8:52PM1.15m | 9:18AM0.97m | 9:28PM1.12m | 9:57AM1.01m | 10:06PM1.09m | 10:39AM1.05m | 10:48PM1.05m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:35PM0.24m | 1:40AM0.17m | 1:19PM0.20m | 2:11AM0.12m | 1:57PM0.17m | 2:41AM0.08m | 2:34PM0.16m | 3:12AM0.05m | 3:13PM0.16m | 3:47AM0.05m | 3:57PM0.18m | 4:24AM0.04m | 4:46PM0.21m | ||||||||
6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | |
— | 8:12 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | |
mm | — | 3 | 4 | — | — | 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | SE 7 | ESE 8 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 9 | SE 8 | NE 6 | NE 6 | SE 8 | NNE 5 | SE 9 | NE 5 |
16 | 33 | 34 | 26 | 22 | 25 | 42 | 13 | 37 | 26 | 38 | 40 | 25 | 74 | 29 | 9 | 9 | 17 | 3 | 59 | 1 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | E 9 | N 4 | E 9 | E 8 | N 4 | — | ESE 9 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | SE 7 | ESE 8 | NE 6 | S 6 | NE 5 | — |
33 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 2 | — | 17 | 7 | 5 | 11 | 14 | 5 | 12 | 1 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | S 6 | S 5 | — | — | NE 6 | NE 6 | E 9 | — | NE 6 | E 8 | E 8 | NE 8 | E 8 | E 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | SSE 6 | NNE 5 | — | — |
2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 1 | 2 | 6 | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 16 | 14 | 4 | 3 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSE 2 | SSE 2 | S 3 | S 4 | S 4 | NW 3 | SSE 7 | NNW 2 | NNW 3 | — | — | NNW 3 | — | — | — | SSE 6 | SSE 4 | SE 7 | SE 3 | SSE 8 |
— | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18 | 45 | 3 | 18 | 1 | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 16 | 5 | 33 | 2 | 224 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 616 | 0 | 799 | 1220 | 1070 | 76 | 87 | 206 | 0 | 179 | 528 | 0 | 0 | 386 | 17 | 355 | 674 | 636 | 304 | 878 | 93 |
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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.
Chicahauk is 52 km (32 miles) from the city of Elizabeth City. If you plan a vacation in North Carolina, look for hotels and other accommodation in Elizabeth City. Elizabeth City has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










