Chicala Surf Break

Lat Long: 8.83° S 13.20° E

Chicala Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 17 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Chicala sea temperature is
18.4° C
3.2° 

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


Chicala surf forecast from 17 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 18 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 15s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 15s period, SW swell with 1,526 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 18 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 15s 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 Tuesday (Aug 18) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. 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 1.9m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (WAT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Tue 18th Aug)6ft (1.8m) 15s
Best Surf 7AM (Tue 18th Aug)6ft (1.8m) 15s
Most Powerful 7PM (Tue 18th Aug)6ft (1.9m) 15s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 18°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri morning, min 18°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
17
Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
3
0
4
3
0
2
1
0
1
1
0
1
2
0
1
2
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SW
14
1.5
SW
14
1.8
SW
15
1.8
SW
14
1.8
SW
14
1.7
SW
14
1.6
SW
14
1.4
SW
13
1.3
SW
13
1.3
SW
13
1.3
SW
12
0.9
SW
11
1.2
SW
12
1.2
SW
12
1.1
SW
12
1.1
SW
12
1.1
SW
12
1.1
SW
12
1
SW
12
0.8
SSW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
961
813
1432
1393
1374
1123
891
704
609
591
481
217
423
416
361
349
337
325
273
157
Wind (km/h)
10
WNW
5
SSE
10
S
25
WSW
5
SSE
5
WNW
20
W
10
SW
5
NW
20
WNW
5
SW
5
NW
15
NW
5
SW
10
N
15
W
10
S
0
NNW
20
W
5
SSW
Wind State
cross-on
cross
cross
on
glassy
glassy
on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
6:56PM1.52m
7:31AM1.55m
7:36PM1.41m
8:13AM1.47m
8:24PM1.31m
9:02AM1.39m
9:27PM1.22m
10:06AM1.33m
10:59PM1.18m
11:26AM1.32m
00:34AM1.22m
12:40PM1.36m
1:37AM1.30m
Low Tide
1:08AM0.48m
1:41PM0.65m
1:48AM0.59m
2:31PM0.72m
2:34AM0.70m
3:35PM0.78m
3:35AM0.79m
4:54PM0.79m
4:57AM0.84m
6:13PM0.75m
6:19AM0.84m
7:14PM0.68m
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:16
6:15
6:15
6:13
6:13
6:13
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:06
6:06
6:06
6:06
6:06
6:06
6:06
 mm
Temp °C
21
21
24
21
20
22
21
19
20
20
19
21
21
20
20
20
19
21
21
20
Feels °C
23
23
25
19
22
24
20
21
21
18
21
22
21
21
21
20
20
20
20
21
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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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