Surf Forecasts:
Chicala surf forecast from 2 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 5 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 9 Jun, 1PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 14s period, SW swell with 526 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 3 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 11s 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 Wednesday (Jun 03) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Chicala in the next 16 days are 1.2m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 09) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (WAT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Wed 3rd Jun) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Fri 5th Jun) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Tue 9th Jun) | 4ft (1.2m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Chicala over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 20°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 19°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | Thursday 4 | Friday 5 | Saturday 6 | Sunday 7 | Monday 8 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SSW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 10 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
243 | 174 | 157 | 128 | 179 | 84 | 106 | 153 | 109 | 164 | 270 | 216 | 359 | 280 | 256 | 151 | 149 | 52 | 90 | 221 | 371 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | on | cross-off | cross | on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross | glassy | on | cross | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | on |
High Tide | 4:59PM1.62m | 5:40AM1.48m | 5:35PM1.58m | 6:20AM1.47m | 6:12PM1.53m | 7:02AM1.45m | 6:53PM1.48m | 7:48AM1.45m | 7:39PM1.43m | 8:40AM1.45m | 8:33PM1.39m | 9:37AM1.47m | 9:36PM1.36m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:46AM0.66m | 11:21PM0.48m | 11:23AM0.69m | 11:57PM0.50m | 12:04PM0.72m | 00:36AM0.52m | 12:49PM0.76m | 1:19AM0.55m | 1:42PM0.78m | 2:07AM0.57m | 2:43PM0.80m | 3:01AM0.58m | 3:50PM0.78m | ||||||||
6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | |
— | 5:53 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:53 | — | |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 27 | 26 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 |
28 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 5 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SSW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 5 | SSW 5 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
243 | 174 | 157 | 128 | 19 | 23 | 106 | 153 | 92 | 164 | 270 | 216 | 359 | 280 | 256 | 151 | 149 | 12 | 17 | 221 | 371 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 4 | SW 16 | SW 4 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 11 | SSW 5 | SW 6 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 15 | W 20 | SW 19 | SSW 15 | SW 13 | SW 10 | SW 13 | SW 5 | SW 6 |
1 | 10 | 2 | 9 | 7 | 84 | 19 | 17 | 109 | 139 | 99 | 103 | 8 | 8 | 15 | 21 | 28 | 52 | 57 | 14 | 16 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SW 16 | SW 15 | S 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 14 | WSW 16 | — | W 11 | — | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 10 | SSW 9 |
— | — | — | — | — | 10 | 34 | 1 | 29 | 75 | 25 | — | 2 | — | 8 | 13 | 12 | 28 | 90 | 24 | 7 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 3 | — | — | SW 11 | — | — | SW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 2 | — | — | W 2 | — | — | SW 5 | — |
— | 9 | — | — | 179 | — | — | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 7 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 30 | 1413 | 0 | 30 | 1413 | 1413 | 0 | 1413 | 30 | 0 | 1413 | 30 | 0 | 1413 | 30 | 0 | 1413 | 1358 | 0 | 1413 | 276 |
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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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