Surf Forecasts:
Chicken Reef surf forecast from 28 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 18s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 18s period, WSW swell with 2,552 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 18s period with WSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Chicken Reef this week:
The surf forecast for Chicken Reef over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 18s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Chicken Reef in the next 16 days are 2.1m 18s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 6s period and expected on Friday (Sep 04) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sun 30th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Chicken Reef over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Fri night, calm by Sun morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon night, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Mon night, light winds from the WSW by Thu afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | ||||||||||||||
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) | WSW 11 | WSW 19 | WSW 19 | WSW 17 | WSW 18 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 17 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
347 | 428 | 1615 | 1955 | 2383 | 2225 | 1697 | 2164 | 1674 | 1429 | 1376 | 1037 | 904 | 1122 | 1042 | 1474 | 1699 | 1490 | 1280 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 10:52PM0.52m | 10:00AM0.71m | 10:50PM0.53m | 10:40AM0.63m | 10:59PM0.58m | 11:20AM0.55m | 11:18PM0.65m | 11:57AM0.48m | 11:46PM0.74m | 12:19PM0.42m | 00:26AM0.83m | 1:20AM0.90m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:19AM0.41m | 4:56PM0.33m | 4:09AM0.36m | 4:52PM0.36m | 5:03AM0.35m | 4:38PM0.40m | 6:12AM0.37m | 4:09PM0.42m | 8:52AM0.40m | 2:20PM0.42m | 1:31PM0.37m | ||||||||
— | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | |
5:58 | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 16 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
Feels °C | 8 | 12 | 16 | 11 | 16 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 19 | WSW 17 | WSW 18 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 17 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 |
347 | 197 | 1615 | 1955 | 2383 | 2225 | 1697 | 2164 | 1674 | 1429 | 1376 | 1037 | 904 | 1122 | 1042 | 1474 | 1699 | 1490 | 1280 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 21 | WSW 19 | WSW 11 | WSW 22 | — | — | W 20 | — | — | SW 7 | SW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
180 | 428 | 143 | 154 | — | — | 282 | — | — | 204 | 173 | 176 | 163 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 3 | SSE 4 | ESE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
8 | 12 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 21 | 5 | 21 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 62 | 412 | 412 | 143 | 7 | 7 | 21 | 362 | 412 | 143 | 23 | 64 | 143 |
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Information about the Chicken Reef Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Chicken Reef provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Chicken Reef can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Chicken Reef 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 (Chicken Reef) 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 Chicken Reef 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.
Chicken Reef is 24 km (15 miles) from the very large city of Fremantle. If you plan a holiday in Rottnest Island, look for hotels and other accommodation in Fremantle. Fremantle has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as cheap car hire and transport links.











