Chicala surfForecast / Luanda / Angola

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Chicala surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Chicala sea temperature is
28.6° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Friday (Apr 17) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. 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 1.7m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 17) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (WAT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Fri 17th Apr)4.5ft (1.4m) 17s
Best Surf 7AM (Fri 17th Apr)4.5ft (1.4m) 17s
Most Powerful 7PM (Fri 17th Apr)5.5ft (1.7m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
0
2
0
1
3
0
0
2
0
1
3
0
1
0
0
1
2
0
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
1.5
SW
1.6
SW
1.6
SW
1.4
SW
1.4
SW
1.5
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.5
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
1.3
SSW
0.7
SW
1.4
SSW
1.5
SSW
Period(s) (?)131318161615141413131212141413121212161514
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)398386686114413001171846721796620563554899700734264222436255829862
Wind
(km/h)
10
ESE
15
SW
15
S
10
SSE
25
SW
15
S
10
ESE
25
SW
15
S
10
S
25
SW
10
S
5
ENE
20
SW
25
S
10
S
25
SW
15
S
10
SE
25
SW
15
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
oncross-
on
crosscross-
on
crosscross-
off
oncross-
on
crossoncross-
on
glassoncrosscross-
on
oncrosscross-
off
oncross
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:17PM
1.86
3:33AM
1.76
3:56PM
1.91
4:14AM
1.79
4:35PM
1.92
4:57AM
1.78
5:17PM
1.88
5:43AM
1.73
6:01PM
1.80
6:33AM
1.66
6:49PM
1.70
7:31AM
1.57
7:44PM
1.58
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:25PM
0.44
9:34AM
0.37
10:05PM
0.39
10:15AM
0.37
10:47PM
0.38
10:57AM
0.41
11:31PM
0.40
11:43AM
0.49
12:18AM
0.46
12:33PM
0.60
1:12AM
0.53
1:33PM
0.71
2:16AM
0.61
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Sunrise6:09--6:09--6:09--6:09--6:09--6:09--6:09--
Sunset-6:04--6:02--6:02--6:01--6:01--6:00--6:00-
mod rain
cloud
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
10-5-----------------3
Temp. °C272827282826282826282826272726282726282726
Feels °C (?)313131322829312927292827302727292728292727
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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.

Are you planning a holiday in Luanda? If you are looking for accommodation near Chicala, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Luanda, consider staying in Luanda which is 6 km (4 miles) away. Alternatively, find information about places to stay and car hire in Caxito which is 58 km (36 miles) away

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