Surf Forecasts:
Chicahauk surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 5 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 6s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period, SE swell with 67 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 5 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 6s 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 Wednesday (Aug 05) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 6s period. 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 0.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Wed 5th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Wed 5th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 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 outlook for Chicahauk. It’s a sandbar setup, and it’s fairly consistent, but honestly, it’s a tough stretch coming up.
We’ve got a bit of a wait for anything decent. The first couple of days, Wednesday the 5th and Thursday the 6th, are just small and ordinary. Swell is only around 2ft to 2ft from the southeast, with a short, weak period of 6 seconds. The wind is a light cross-off in the mornings, which keeps things clean, but the wave energy is low, with a combined energy reading of 44 and 42. It’s surfable, but you’ll be working for every little ride.
Friday the 7th morning is where we might see a small highlight. The wind swings offshore from the WSW, blowing at 15 km/h, and the swell bumps up a bit in period to 7 seconds. The height is still only 2ft, so it’s not going to be a blower, but that offshore wind will make the cleanest little waves of the first week. The combined energy is still weak at 43, so it’s a micro-session for the longboard or a foiler.
After that, it’s a real dry spell. From Saturday the 8th all the way through to the end of the second week starting August 20th, the forecast is mostly poor. The swell drops to as low as 0.7ft, with wind shifting around onshore or cross-shore, and the wave energy goes into the single digits (7-9). There are a few mornings with offshore wind, like on Tuesday the 11th and Wednesday the 12th, but the swell is too tiny to get excited about. The water temperature is about 80°, which is normal for this time of year, so at least you won’t freeze waiting for a wave that never comes.
The best bet in the whole 16-day window is likely the early morning of Friday the 7th. It’s small, but the wind is nice and clean. For a stand-out, that’s your window. The other mornings with offshore wind later in the second week, like August 20th, are promising but much less certain, with the swell still tiny. Crowds are a possibility at Chicahauk, as it can get busy, but with the lack of swell, it might be quiet.
Overall, it’s a lean period. If you’re desperate for a paddle, Friday morning is your shot. Otherwise, it’s a waiting game.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 30°C on Thu afternoon, min 25°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 32°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Sun night, light winds from the S by Mon afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SE 6 | SE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | SSE 6 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SSE 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 41 | 49 | 51 | 31 | 20 | 20 | 33 | 29 | 46 | 51 | 40 | 21 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 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 | 6:47AM1.03m | 7:14PM1.33m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 12:50PM-0.02m | 1:47AM-0.06m | ||||||||
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 | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — |
 | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:58 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 27 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 32 | 28 | 27 | 31 | 30 | 26 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 33 | 33 |
Feels °C | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 33 | 28 | 28 | 33 | 27 | 28 | 32 | 28 | 27 | 33 | 29 | 29 | 33 | 33 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | — | E 10 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | ESE 9 | SSE 7 |
| kJ | 41 | — | 2 | 31 | 20 | 20 | 33 | 29 | 46 | 51 | 40 | 21 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 9 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 9 | — | E 10 | E 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | E 9 | ENE 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | SSE 6 | E 10 | ESE 6 | ESE 9 | E 8 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | — | 2 | — | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 1 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 7 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | E 11 | E 8 | E 13 | — | — | E 11 | — | — | — | — | — | E 11 | — | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 12 | S 6 |
| kJ | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 6 | SSE 6 | S 6 | S 3 | S 3 | WSW 3 | S 3 | SSW 4 | SW 3 | S 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | WSW 3 | SSW 3 | SSW 4 | SW 3 | S 3 | SW 4 |
| kJ | — | 49 | 51 | 22 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 8 | 15 | 4 | 12 | 31 | 8 | 14 | 31 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 11 | 24 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 1086 | 304 | 0 | 2227 | 481 | 0 | 486 | 76 | 0 | 284 | 203 | 203 | 282 | 76 | 240 | 478 | 689 | 295 | 295 | 203 |
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