Chicala Surf Break

Chicala Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 8.83° S 13.20° E

Issued: 12 am 21 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Chicala sea temperature is
20.6° 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 21 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 25 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 20s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 26 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 15s period, SW swell with 1,171 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 22 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 16s 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 Monday (Jun 22) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 12s is also forecast. 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 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 26) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (WAT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Mon 22nd Jun)1.5ft (0.4m) 16s
Best Surf 7AM (Thu 25th Jun)3ft (0.9m) 20s
Most Powerful10AM (Fri 26th Jun)5ft (1.6m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast

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

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
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
1
0
1
2
0
1
2
0
2
2
0
2
3
0
2
3
0
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
9
0.8
SSW
9
0.5
SW
12
0.4
SW
16
0.5
SW
15
0.7
SW
15
1
SW
14
1
SW
14
0.9
SW
13
1.1
SW
14
1.2
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
0.8
SW
19
1.2
SW
18
1.4
SW
16
1.6
SW
15
1.4
SW
15
1.4
SW
14
1.2
SSW
13
1.6
SW
13
1.5
SSW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
103
101
77
91
116
215
404
382
295
499
573
431
515
891
940
1171
869
834
465
841
658
Wind (km/h)
5
SSW
30
SW
5
S
5
SW
20
WSW
10
S
5
SE
20
WSW
10
S
5
S
20
WSW
15
SSE
10
S
25
SW
10
S
5
SSW
20
WSW
10
SSE
0
WNW
20
W
5
S
Wind State
cross-on
on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross
glassy
on
cross
cross-on
on
cross
glassy
on
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
9:07AM1.53m
9:04PM1.39m
10:07AM1.49m
10:07PM1.32m
11:07AM1.47m
11:16PM1.28m
12:03PM1.47m
00:23AM1.28m
12:54PM1.49m
1:21AM1.30m
1:39PM1.51m
2:11AM1.34m
2:19PM1.54m
2:56AM1.38m
Low Tide
3:22PM0.74m
3:32AM0.54m
4:27PM0.76m
4:29AM0.60m
5:30PM0.75m
5:26AM0.64m
6:28PM0.71m
6:20AM0.67m
7:20PM0.67m
7:10AM0.68m
8:04PM0.61m
7:56AM0.67m
8:44PM0.56m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:20
6:20
6:20
6:20
6:20
6:20
6:20
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:57
5:57
5:57
5:57
5:58
5:58
5:58
 mm
Temp °C
23
22
20
22
22
20
22
22
20
21
21
19
22
22
20
21
21
20
21
21
20
Feels °C
22
19
21
21
21
21
24
20
20
20
19
18
20
20
20
23
19
20
20
20
21
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
9
0.4
SW
13
0.7
SW
5
0.7
SW
6
0.7
SW
6
0.7
SW
6
1
SW
14
1
SW
14
0.9
SW
13
1.1
SW
14
1.2
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1.2
SW
18
1.4
SW
16
1.6
SW
15
1.4
SW
15
1.4
SW
14
1.2
SSW
9
1.6
SW
13
1.5
SSW
12
Energy kJ
103
59
28
33
34
39
404
382
295
499
573
431
369
891
940
1171
869
834
216
841
658
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
13
0.3
SW
18
0.5
SW
12
0.5
SW
12
0.5
SW
15
0.7
SW
15
0.6
SW
6
0.6
SSW
6
0.6
SW
16
0.4
SSW
6
0.2
WSW
24
0.6
SW
21
0.8
SW
19
1.1
SW
12
0.9
SW
12
0.7
SW
7
1.1
SW
8
1.2
SW
9
1.2
SSW
13
0.1
SW
19
0.2
SSW
18
Energy kJ
63
49
77
71
116
215
31
25
201
14
54
285
515
335
236
44
166
226
465
14
31
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
18
0.1
SW
18
0.3
SSW
8
0.4
SW
16
0.5
SW
12
0.4
SW
11
0.2
WSW
11
0.6
SSW
6
0.1
SW
20
0.4
SW
21
0.7
SSW
5
0.8
SSW
6
0.1
SW
18
0.1
SW
24
Energy kJ
13
12
14
91
69
43
11
25
15
117
21
41
13
22
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
9
0.4
WSW
6
0.4
WSW
6
0.4
SSW
6
0.7
SSW
4
0.7
SW
5
0.7
WSW
9
0.4
WSW
3
Energy kJ
101
13
14
14
13
28
67
3
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
2
1
2
3
2
2
4
3
3
4
4
3
3
3
3
4
2
Distance (km)
2665
1413
1413
0
1413
30
0
1413
30
0
1413
30
30
1413
1413
0
1413
30
0
1413
30
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(10 max)
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1
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
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Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
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Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
7
7
5
6
6
5
6
8
8
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
7
5
7
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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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