Chicahauk Surf Break

Lat Long: 36.12° N 75.72° W

Chicahauk Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 08 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Chicahauk sea temperature is
27.7° C
1.6° 

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: Thursday 9 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 14 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, E swell with 290 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 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 Thursday (Jul 09) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. 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 1.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 14) 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 1.2m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 09) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Thu 9th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 7s
Best Surf11AM (Thu 9th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 7s
Most Powerful 2AM (Tue 14th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 7s

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


Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s shaping up for Chicahauk.

First thing you need to know: the surf is going to be a real struggle for the next couple of weeks. We’re looking at a long, patchy run of small, weak, and mostly blown-out conditions. There’s no standout session in the whole 16-day window, so keep your expectations low.

The first sign of anything rideable comes on the morning of Thursday, July 9th. We’re looking at a tiny 2ft NE swell with a period of just 7 seconds. The wind is a light SSW breeze, cross-off, so it’ll be clean. But the combined wave energy is a weak 79, and the swell is short-period and small. It’s surfable, but it’s very ordinary. The water is a warm 82°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year.

After that, we drop off into a real flat spell. From Friday, July 10th right through to the 19th, it’s mostly 0.7ft to 2ft, with a lot of onshore wind and hardly any energy. There are a few mornings with offshore wind, like Friday the 10th and Wednesday the 15th, but the swell is so tiny it’s barely worth paddling out for. The energy readings are often in the 20s and 30s, which is just weak.

The next bit of size comes on Monday, July 13th, but it’s a mess. A 5ft ENE swell rolls in with a 7-second period, and the wind is a fresh NE onshore at 19 mph. There’s a risk of thunderstorms. The energy jumps to 302 (moderate), but the conditions are poor—lumpy, cross-onshore, and not clean. That theme continues through Tuesday, July 14th, with the swell holding around 4ft to 5ft, but the wind stays fresh and onshore. It’s a no-go for a paddle surfer unless you’re into a choppy battle.

The only real bump in the second week comes on Monday, July 20th, with a 4ft NE swell, but the wind is cross-onshore again. Then on Tuesday, July 21st, we get a bigger 6ft NE swell with a 6-second period, combined energy of 247 to 263 (moderate), but it’s all onshore wind. That’s a bit of size, but with the short period and onshore wind, it’s going to be lumpy and messy. This is really only for the hardcore or someone who doesn’t mind a beatdown.

The best of a bad bunch? Honestly, if you’re desperate, the Thursday morning, July 9th session is the cleanest, with that light cross-off wind and 2ft swell. It’s small, but it’s the only time you’ll get a clean look. The bigger swells on the 21st are too wind-affected. For a beginner, anything over 5ft is too much, and the 6ft on the 21st is only for experts.

There’s a long gap of really poor surf from the 10th to the 19th, with very little to recommend. This is a spot that can be inconsistent, and this run is a perfect example. It’s a fairly consistent break overall, so it won’t stay this bad forever, but for now, the forecast is what it is.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 34°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Wed afternoon). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 46mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 23°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Sat afternoon, strong winds from the NE by Mon night).

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5
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NE
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10
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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29
46
49
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247
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290
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164
114
76
Wind (km/h)
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ENE
20
ESE
10
SSW
20
SSE
25
SW
15
WSW
15
SSW
20
W
10
WNW
10
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10
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20
NNE
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High Tide
2:21PM1.09m
2:35AM0.83m
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
Low Tide
8:57PM0.20m
8:50AM0.00m
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
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Temp °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.

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