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Chicala surfForecast / Luanda / Angola
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Tuesday 12 May 2026 WATForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Chicala surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Chicala sea temperature is
24.4° C
(Which is 2.5°C colder than average for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Chicala this week:
The surf forecast for Chicala over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 14) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Chicala in the next 16 days are 1.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 14) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (WAT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Thu 14th May) | 5ft (1.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Thu 14th May) | 5ft (1.5m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Thu 14th May) | 5ft (1.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Chicala over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 22°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 23°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tue 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 14 | |
316 | 301 | 725 | 760 | 784 | 734 | 722 | 620 | 569 | 466 | 480 | 378 | 365 | 441 | 736 | 401 | 373 | 299 | 398 | 499 | 581 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | cross-on | cross | on | cross | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | |
High Tide | 00:39AM1.46m | 1:17PM1.67m | 1:33AM1.54m | 2:03PM1.76m | 2:23AM1.61m | 2:47PM1.83m | 3:11AM1.67m | 3:30PM1.86m | 3:58AM1.71m | 4:15PM1.86m | 4:47AM1.71m | 5:00PM1.83m | 5:37AM1.68m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:41PM0.69m | 6:46AM0.54m | 7:30PM0.58m | 7:34AM0.47m | 8:16PM0.48m | 8:21AM0.42m | 9:01PM0.40m | 9:08AM0.40m | 9:46PM0.34m | 9:55AM0.40m | 10:32PM0.32m | 10:43AM0.44m | 11:20PM0.33m | 11:34AM0.51m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 |
 | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:53 | — | 5:53 |
— | 7 | — | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 24 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 |
24 | 24 | 27 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 28 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
 kJ | 316 | 301 | 725 | 760 | 784 | 734 | 722 | 620 | 569 | 466 | 480 | 378 | 365 | 247 | 736 | 401 | 373 | 299 | 398 | 499 | 581 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SSW 7 | SW 6 | SW 18 | SW 18 | — | SW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 10 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 |
| kJ | 59 | 51 | 7 | 49 | 12 | — | 10 | 10 | 32 | 84 | 222 | 326 | 358 | 441 | 148 | 143 | 122 | 90 | 63 | 48 | 46 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 19 | W 21 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 25 | 146 | — | — | — | — | — | 15 | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 7 | — | — | WSW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | W 2 | — | — | — | — | — | W 2 | — | — | W 2 | SW 3 | — |
| kJ | 38 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 4 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1413 | 30 | 30 | 1413 | 30 | 0 | 1413 | 1358 | 0 | 1111 | 0 | 0 | 1039 | 30 | 0 | 1413 | 30 | 0 | 1544 | 1039 | 0 |
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Information about the Chicala Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Chicala provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Chicala can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Chicala 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 (Chicala) 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 Chicala 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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