Chicahauk Surf Break

Lat Long: 36.12° N 75.72° W

Chicahauk Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 09 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Chicahauk sea temperature is
27.3° C
1.1° 

Chicahauk surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Chicahauk surf forecast from 9 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 10 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 7s period, NE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 7s period, ENE swell with 390 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 10 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 7s period with NE 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 Friday (Jul 10) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Chicahauk in the next 16 days are 1.9m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 09) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Fri 10th Jul)1.5ft (0.4m) 7s
Best Surf 2AM (Fri 10th Jul)1.5ft (0.4m) 7s
Most Powerful 5AM (Mon 13th Jul)6ft (1.9m) 7s

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


Alright, Rusty here, checking in on the waves. We gotta be straight with each other—this is a rough stretch for Chicahauk. The water's a touch warmer than normal at 81°, but that's about all that's going for it.

Looking at the whole 16-day picture, the first real whisper of any surfable waves doesn’t show up until Wednesday, July 15th. Before that, we've got a solid stretch of near-zero action. From Thursday the 9th all the way through Tuesday the 14th, it's a desert. Tiny swell, messy winds, and not a single wave worth paddling for. You’d be better off waxing your board and just staring at it.

Wednesday, July 15th morning finally brings a little hope. The wind goes glassy, absolutely still, with a 3 ft swell from the east. The period is a short 8 seconds, and the combined energy is weak at (111), so we’re talking small, weak waves. It’ll be surfable, but very ordinary. A dedicated soul on a longboard might get something, but don't expect any drive.

That little window snaps shut fast. By Wednesday afternoon, the wind swings cross-shore and picks up, chopping things up. From there, we’re straight back to junk. Thursday the 16th has a morning window with clean, cross-off wind from the NW, but the swell drops back to 2 ft. It's basically flat. The rest of the week and into the next is a sad parade of onshore winds, tiny swell, and poor conditions.

Even the longer-range look into the third week of July offers nothing to get excited about. A few hours on the 24th with clean cross-off wind and a 3 ft swell from the NE, but with a period of only 7 seconds, the energy is weak (84). It’s still far from worth the drive.

Bottom line: this area is in a real slump. The one standout, if you can call it that, is Wednesday the 15th morning. If the glassy conditions hold for a sunrise session, you might find a couple of clean but weak ankle-biters. For everyone else, it's a long wait. Forecasts can change, and this place can turn on, but right now, we're in a dry spell.

- Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 34°C on Fri afternoon, min 23°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 25°C on Sun night, min 23°C on Sun afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Sun night, calm by Wed morning).

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Period (s)
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NE
8
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7
0.3
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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23
141
384
305
254
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142
117
95
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40
27
Wind (km/h)
20
SSE
25
WSW
15
W
15
WSW
25
W
15
WSW
10
SW
25
W
25
NNE
20
N
35
ENE
35
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25
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15
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15
S
5
SSE
25
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20
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10
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Wind State
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High Tide
3:24PM1.15m
3:43AM0.82m
4:24PM1.22m
4:47AM0.84m
5:25PM1.27m
5:52AM0.88m
6:27PM1.32m
6:57AM0.94m
7:25PM1.35m
7:55AM1.00m
8:18PM1.35m
8:49AM1.05m
9:09PM1.31m
9:42AM1.09m
Low Tide
10:01PM0.15m
9:49AM-0.02m
11:04PM0.08m
10:49AM-0.05m
00:09AM0.00m
11:52AM-0.09m
1:11AM-0.09m
12:57PM-0.14m
2:03AM-0.16m
1:55PM-0.17m
2:51AM-0.20m
2:49PM-0.16m
3:40AM-0.19m
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8:22
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 mm
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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.

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