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Lat Long: 8.83° S 13.20° E

Chicala Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 23 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Chicala sea temperature is
25.0°C
0.1° 

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


Chicala surf forecast from 23 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 26 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 11s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 24 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 12s period, SSW swell with 314 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 26 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 11s 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 (Oct 26) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Chicala in the next 16 days are 1.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 24) at 1AM. 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+) 7AM (Mon 26th Oct)2.5ft (0.7m) 11s
Best Surf 7AM (Mon 26th Oct)2.5ft (0.7m) 11s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sat 24th Oct)3.5ft (1.0m) 12s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 23°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 23°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
2:18AM1.74m
2:31PM1.65m
2:54AM1.82m
3:10PM1.71m
3:31AM1.88m
3:50PM1.74m
4:09AM1.90m
4:32PM1.75m
4:49AM1.88m
5:17PM1.72m
5:32AM1.82m
6:05PM1.67m
Low Tide
7:53PM0.51m
8:26AM0.54m
8:31PM0.44m
9:03AM0.46m
9:09PM0.40m
9:41AM0.40m
9:48PM0.39m
10:21AM0.38m
10:29PM0.42m
11:03AM0.39m
11:13PM0.49m
11:49AM0.44m
00:02AM0.59m
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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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