Chicala Surf Break

Chicala Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 8.83° S 13.20° E

Issued: 12 pm 12 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Chicala sea temperature is
22.7° C

1.6°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 12 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 13 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 12s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 18 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 10s period, SSW swell with 466 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 13 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 12s period with SW 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 Saturday (Jun 13) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s. 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 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 18) at 4AM. 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 (Sat 13th Jun)3.5ft (1.0m) 12s
Best Surf10AM (Sat 13th Jun)3.5ft (1.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 4AM (Thu 18th Jun)5ft (1.5m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri morning, min 20°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 19°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
2
0
1
2
0
1
1
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
1
2
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
11
0.9
SSW
11
0.7
SW
11
1
SW
12
1
SW
12
1
SW
11
1.1
SW
11
1
SW
11
1
SW
10
1.1
SW
10
1
SSW
10
0.9
SSW
9
0.9
SSW
9
0.8
SSW
12
1.1
SSW
12
1.3
SSW
12
1.3
SSW
11
1.5
SSW
10
1.4
SSW
10
1.5
SSW
10
1.5
SSW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
130
211
121
287
282
246
273
220
200
225
200
148
148
172
341
421
389
457
371
448
448
Wind (km/h)
5
SSE
25
SW
5
S
5
ENE
20
WSW
10
SE
5
NW
20
W
5
SE
0
NW
20
W
10
SSE
5
SSW
20
WSW
15
S
10
SSW
25
WSW
10
S
5
WSW
15
WSW
10
S
Wind State
cross
on
cross
glassy
on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
on
cross
glassy
on
cross
cross-on
on
cross
glassy
on
cross-on
High Tide
1:31PM1.69m
2:00AM1.52m
2:22PM1.75m
2:55AM1.59m
3:12PM1.79m
3:48AM1.64m
4:00PM1.80m
4:40AM1.67m
4:48PM1.77m
5:31AM1.67m
5:36PM1.72m
6:23AM1.65m
6:24PM1.65m
Low Tide
7:51PM0.47m
7:56AM0.47m
8:42PM0.39m
8:49AM0.45m
9:32PM0.32m
9:42AM0.45m
10:22PM0.28m
10:35AM0.47m
11:11PM0.27m
11:28AM0.51m
00:00AM0.29m
12:22PM0.57m
00:51AM0.34m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:54
5:54
5:54
5:55
5:55
5:55
5:55
 mm
Temp °C
25
24
21
23
23
22
22
23
22
23
23
21
23
22
21
23
22
21
22
22
20
Feels °C
25
23
23
25
23
24
22
23
24
23
22
21
25
21
21
21
20
21
22
21
20
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
11
0.4
SW
15
0.7
SW
11
1
SW
12
1
SW
12
1
SW
11
1.1
SW
11
1
SW
11
1
SW
10
1.1
SW
10
1
SSW
10
0.9
SSW
9
0.9
SSW
9
0.9
SW
9
1.1
SSW
12
1.3
SSW
12
1.3
SSW
11
1.5
SSW
10
1.4
SSW
10
1.5
SSW
10
1.5
SSW
10
Energy kJ
130
55
121
287
282
246
273
220
200
225
200
148
148
115
341
421
389
457
371
448
448
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
7
0.2
WSW
14
0.6
SW
5
0.4
SW
5
0.1
W
16
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
15
0.2
SSW
15
0.2
SSW
15
0.4
SW
14
0.6
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
12
0.5
SW
4
0.1
W
15
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
16
Energy kJ
30
20
18
6
5
10
10
8
21
21
50
113
172
7
4
10
10
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
15
0.5
SW
13
0.1
SW
14
Energy kJ
34
87
8
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
11
0.3
W
3
0.3
WNW
3
0.4
W
3
0.6
SW
4
0.7
WSW
7
Energy kJ
211
1
1
3
14
38
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
2
3
1
2
4
1
1
3
1
1
2
2
2
4
3
2
2
2
Distance (km)
30
1413
30
0
1413
0
0
1413
0
0
1413
30
0
1413
1413
2180
1441
1413
0
1413
30
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2
2
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Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
8
5
5
5
4
5
9
5
5
5
5
5
6
5
4
5
4
6
5
5
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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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