Chicala Surf Break

Chicala Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 8.83° S 13.20° E

Issued: 6 pm 29 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Chicala sea temperature is
19.8° C

3.2°C colder than average for this time of year

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


Chicala surf forecast from 30 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 2 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 13s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 1 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 14s period, SW swell with 1,031 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 2 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 13s period with SSW swell.

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 (Jul 02) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Chicala in the next 16 days are 1.6m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 01) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (WAT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Thu 2nd Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 13s
Best Surf10AM (Thu 2nd Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 13s
Most Powerful 7AM (Wed 1st Jul)5ft (1.6m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 18°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 17°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
2
0
2
2
0
2
2
0
2
2
0
1
2
0
1
2
0
1
2
Swell
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
16
1
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
0.9
SW
14
1.4
SW
16
1.6
SW
14
1.6
SW
14
1.3
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
13
1.5
SSW
13
1.5
SSW
12
1.5
SSW
12
1.5
SSW
12
1.4
SSW
11
1.1
SSW
11
1.3
SSW
12
1.2
SW
12
1
SSW
11
1.1
SW
11
0.9
SW
10
0.6
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
366
489
472
308
1005
988
988
617
572
784
691
636
636
441
275
513
414
242
273
160
175
Wind (km/h)
20
SW
15
S
10
S
30
SW
10
SSE
10
SSW
25
SW
15
S
5
W
20
WSW
10
S
0
NNW
20
WSW
10
SSE
5
NE
20
W
5
SSE
5
N
20
WNW
5
SSW
10
NNE
Wind State
on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
on
cross
glassy
on
cross
glassy
on
cross
off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
4:14AM1.46m
4:09PM1.60m
4:50AM1.49m
4:44PM1.60m
5:26AM1.51m
5:19PM1.59m
6:02AM1.52m
5:55PM1.56m
6:40AM1.53m
6:33PM1.53m
7:20AM1.53m
7:14PM1.48m
8:04AM1.53m
Low Tide
9:57PM0.46m
9:56AM0.64m
10:31PM0.43m
10:34AM0.64m
11:05PM0.42m
11:12AM0.64m
11:39PM0.41m
11:50AM0.65m
00:14AM0.42m
12:31PM0.66m
00:52AM0.44m
1:16PM0.68m
1:33AM0.46m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:22
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:59
5:59
5:59
5:59
6:00
6:00
6:00
6:00
 mm
Temp °C
21
19
22
21
19
21
21
19
20
20
19
20
20
18
19
20
19
19
20
19
19
Feels °C
20
19
20
18
19
21
19
19
21
18
20
19
18
18
20
19
20
18
19
20
20
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
16
1
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
0.9
SW
14
1.4
SW
16
1.6
SW
14
1.6
SW
14
1.3
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
13
1.5
SSW
13
1.5
SSW
12
1.5
SSW
12
1.5
SSW
12
1.4
SSW
11
1.1
SSW
11
1.3
SSW
12
1.2
SW
12
1
SSW
11
1.1
SW
11
0.9
SW
10
0.9
SSW
10
Energy kJ
366
489
472
308
1005
988
988
617
572
784
691
636
636
441
275
513
414
242
273
160
175
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
8
0.8
SSW
10
0.7
SW
17
0.6
SW
13
0.4
SW
6
0.6
SW
6
0.8
SSW
7
0.1
SW
20
0.5
SW
15
0.8
SSW
13
0.3
SW
19
0.3
SW
18
0.5
SW
13
0.4
SW
18
0.5
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
Energy kJ
151
100
122
305
142
8
26
56
15
115
229
59
50
85
108
127
165
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
14
0.3
SW
20
0.5
SW
18
0.4
WSW
16
0.1
SW
8
0.1
W
24
0.1
SW
21
0.2
WSW
20
0.4
SW
18
0.2
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
12
Energy kJ
7
60
155
100
3
11
18
37
109
17
56
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
9
0.9
SSW
10
0.6
WSW
3
0.9
SSW
6
0.4
WSW
3
0.4
W
3
0.3
W
2
0.4
WNW
3
Energy kJ
110
164
6
67
3
3
1
2
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
4
3
3
4
3
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
1413
1413
2289
1413
30
1413
1441
1441
0
1413
30
0
1413
30
0
1413
30
0
1413
30
0
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Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
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Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
3
2
2
3
3
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
5
5
4
5
5
8
9
7
5
5
5
6
8
9
9
9
6
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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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