Surf Forecasts:
Chicahauk surf forecast from 18 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period, S swell with 298 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period with SSE 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 Sunday (Jul 19) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Chicahauk in the next 16 days are 1.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) 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 1.8m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Chicahauk over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – this 16-day window is a tough one for Chicahauk. The data shows a long stretch of poor surf conditions, with the first real chance of anything decent not arriving until Wednesday the 22nd.
We’re looking at a lot of small, weak swell for the next several days. The waves are barely there, and the wind is all over the place. The best we can say for the early part is that Sunday the 19th might have a moment in the afternoon. You’ll see a small 2ft swell from the SSE with a short 8-second period, and the wind will swing light offshore from the west. That’s a clean, rideable wave, but it’s weak and the energy is low (47). It’s a summer knee-slapper, not a standout.
The real peak of the window comes on Wednesday the 22nd. The morning brings a 4ft swell from the SSE, still short period at 8 seconds, but the combined energy jumps to 217 (moderate). The wind is blowing fresh offshore from the SW, which will groom the surface nicely. This is the best session on offer, even though it’s not a classic. The afternoon holds the same quality, with a 4ft swell and clean cross-off winds. It’s still only rated as “poor” by the data, but it’s the best we’ve got.
After that, the wind goes onshore and the quality drops. Thursday the 23rd and Friday the 24th have fresh cross-onshore winds and lumpy conditions, with swell heights around 3ft to 5ft. The period is short and the energy is dishwatered. The rest of the window into early August is a mix of onshore wind and small, weak swell, with nothing to write home about. The water temp is about 81°F, which is normal for the time of year.
So, to sum it up: if you’re desperate, hit Sunday morning the 19th for a clean but tiny wave. The real call is Wednesday the 22nd – get out there early for the best chance at a clean, offshore groomed wave. The rest is a long gap of nothing worth chasing.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 38mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 32°C on Sun afternoon, min 24°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Sat night, calm by Mon morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 101mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 32°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Tue night, light winds from the SSE by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | ESE 8 | E 9 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | NNE 5 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 6 | 6 | 7 | 43 | 43 | 58 | 26 | 16 | 29 | 19 | 7 | 2 | 217 | 162 | 157 | 91 | 106 | 60 | 107 | 80 | 68 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | on | on | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 11:30AM1.11m | 11:39PM1.06m | 12:19PM1.10m | 00:25AM0.96m | 1:08PM1.08m | 1:11AM0.86m | 2:04PM1.05m | 2:07AM0.78m | 3:05PM1.04m | 3:15AM0.74m | 4:00PM1.03m | 4:14AM0.73m | 4:48PM1.04m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:44PM0.07m | 6:06AM-0.04m | 6:42PM0.16m | 6:51AM0.04m | 7:41PM0.24m | 7:36AM0.12m | 8:45PM0.30m | 8:25AM0.20m | 9:44PM0.33m | 9:16AM0.25m | 10:37PM0.34m | 10:05AM0.28m | 11:28PM0.32m | ||||||||
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 | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — |
 | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 22 | 4 | 3 | 9 | — | 2 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 81 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 32 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 32 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 |
Feels °C | 31 | 32 | 27 | 28 | 34 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 33 | 24 | 27 | 31 | 26 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | ESE 8 | E 9 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | NE 6 |
| kJ | 6 | 6 | 7 | 43 | 43 | 58 | 26 | 16 | 29 | 19 | 7 | 2 | 217 | 162 | 157 | 91 | 75 | 39 | 44 | 80 | 68 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | ENE 4 | NE 4 | NE 4 | — | — | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | S 7 | S 6 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 17 | 30 | 14 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 28 | 59 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | — | E 12 | E 11 | NE 4 | E 10 | E 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 6 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 3 | S 4 | SSW 5 | WSW 4 | SW 3 | NE 4 | NE 4 | ENE 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | S 4 | S 5 | SW 5 | SW 4 | SW 4 | NNW 3 | NNE 5 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | — |
| kJ | 3 | 27 | 78 | 21 | 3 | 12 | 7 | 8 | 18 | 21 | 42 | 181 | 41 | 17 | 29 | 3 | 106 | 60 | 107 | 72 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1403 | 2599 | 275 | 91 | 0 | 245 | 61 | 87 | 645 | 91 | 1086 | 347 | 291 | 31 | 0 | 179 | 179 | 353 | 405 | 674 | 110 |
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