Chicahauk surfForecast / Carolina North / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Monday 16 Mar 2026 EDT
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Chicahauk surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Chicahauk sea temperature is
7.8° C
(Which is 6.6°C colder than average for this time of year)

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 Tuesday (Mar 17) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 9s 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 2.4m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 24) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Mar 22) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Tue 17th Mar)3.5ft (1.0m) 9s
Best Surf 5AM (Sat 21st Mar)4.5ft (1.4m) 9s
Most Powerful 2AM (Tue 24th Mar)8ft (2.4m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Chicahauk over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon night, min 1°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (near gales from the W on Mon night, light winds from the W by Tue afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 6°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Mon
23
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.8
SE
1.1
SE
1
ESE
1.1
ESE
0.9
ESE
0.9
ESE
0.9
ESE
0.9
ESE
0.8
ESE
0.8
E
1
E
1.3
E
1.5
E
1.1
E
0.9
E
0.7
E
0.6
E
0.6
E
0.7
SE
1.7
N
1.7
NNE
Period(s) (?)999999999999998898867
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)5771861651931271241131131089915529336518011268554772180257
Wind
(km/h)
45
WNW
25
WNW
20
W
25
NNW
20
NE
15
NE
15
NE
15
NNE
15
NE
10
ENE
10
NNE
15
NE
15
E
5
SSW
25
SE
20
S
25
SSW
25
SW
30
SW
50
N
45
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcrosscross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
ononcross-
on
oncross-
on
glasscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:57AM
1.04
7:15PM
1.01
7:38AM
1.06
7:56PM
1.10
8:18AM
1.07
8:38PM
1.18
8:59AM
1.05
9:22PM
1.22
9:44AM
1.01
10:10PM
1.22
10:34AM
0.95
11:02PM
1.20
11:25AM
0.90
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:42AM
-0.03
1:11PM
-0.06
1:29AM
-0.13
1:48PM
-0.15
2:13AM
-0.19
2:26PM
-0.21
2:57AM
-0.22
3:05PM
-0.22
3:44AM
-0.19
3:48PM
-0.20
4:38AM
-0.13
4:38PM
-0.15
5:36AM
-0.06
5:33PM
-0.08
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Mon
23
Sunrise-7:11--7:09--7:07--7:07--7:05--7:03--7:01-
Sunset--7:10--7:12--7:13--7:14--7:15--7:15--7:15
rain showers
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
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part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
rain showers
light rain
cloud
Rain (mm)
2-----------------21-
Temp. °C16167334557881011131619232045
Feels °C (?)8-801-4-2-11124469811161915-7-7
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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.

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