Surf Forecasts:
Chicken Run Bashams Beach surf forecast from 14 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 17 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 15s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, SSW swell with 4,040 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 17 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 15s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Chicken Run Bashams Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Chicken Run Bashams Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 17) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Chicken Run Bashams Beach in the next 16 days are 3.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 20) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (ACST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Thu 17th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Thu 17th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Wed 16th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Chicken Run Bashams Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's break down what's cooking for the stretch ahead.
First off, we’ve got a bit of a wait. The beginning of the period is looking pretty ordinary with poor surf and cross-onshore winds making a mess of things. That Monday morning has a small 3ft SSW swell, but the wind is blowing cross-on and it’s choppy, so it’s not worth paddling out. That continues through Tuesday, with the swell jumping up to 8ft but it’s blown out with onshore winds. Wednesday stays big and messy too, with 10ft SSW swell but the wind is still cross-on, keeping it ragged.
Thursday the 17th morning is where things finally turn on. We’ve got a clean 8ft SSW swell with a light cross-offshore breeze from the ENE. The wave energy is solid (2136), and the conditions are described as excellent for experienced surfers. This is the standout of the first week. The water temp is about 59°, which is normal for this time of year, so a good wetsuit is all you need.
After that, Friday the 18th holds clean but smaller waves around 6ft, and Saturday the 19th drops off significantly. The following Monday, the 21st, brings a serious pulse – 12ft SSW swell with light offshore winds in the morning. That’s a big one, definitely only for the experienced crew, with massive energy (4723).
Then Tuesday the 22nd is another absolute gem. We’ve got 10ft SSW swell, light offshore wind in the morning, and by the afternoon it goes glassy with zero wind. That’s about as clean as it gets. Perfect conditions for a proper session.
After that, the surf settles down into smaller, more average conditions through the end of September, with a few cleaner windows but nothing that stands out like those two mornings.
Overall, the two true standouts are Thursday the 17th morning and Tuesday the 22nd morning/afternoon at Chicken Run Bashams Beach. Both have solid SSW swell, clean winds, and the right direction. The Tuesday session with glassy conditions is the pick of the bunch.
Keep in mind, this spot is a point break that’s inconsistent and sheltered, so when it lines up like this, it’s worth making the effort. It’s a beginner-friendly wave on smaller days, but when it’s over 8ft, it’s only for the experienced. Crowds can show up sometimes, so get in early.
Stay stoked.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 6°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat night, min 8°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 323 | 277 | 463 | 2423 | 3550 | 3826 | 3986 | 3940 | 3378 | 1969 | 1465 | 1274 | 1811 | 1029 | 561 | 282 | 222 | 200 | 1139 | 1143 | 2506 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 1:45PM0.90m | 2:15AM1.12m | 1:56PM0.88m | 2:44AM1.15m | 2:04PM0.86m | 3:14AM1.14m | 2:04PM0.84m | 3:46AM1.10m | 1:40PM0.82m | 4:20AM1.03m | 5:04AM0.95m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 7:20PM0.28m | 8:13AM0.46m | 7:33PM0.25m | 8:39AM0.56m | 7:47PM0.24m | 9:02AM0.66m | 8:00PM0.26m | 9:18AM0.76m | 8:09PM0.29m | 8:56AM0.84m | 8:13PM0.32m | 8:06AM0.88m | 8:11PM0.35m | ||||||||
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 | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — |
 | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:08 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 18 | 16 | 12 |
Feels °C | 13 | 13 | 13 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 15 | 13 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 12 |
| kJ | 323 | 277 | 195 | 2423 | 3550 | 3826 | 3986 | 3940 | 3378 | 1969 | 1465 | 1274 | 1811 | 1029 | 561 | 282 | 222 | 152 | 1139 | 1143 | 2506 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 20 | SSW 20 | SSW 17 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 37 | 82 | 334 | 547 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 15 | 38 | 200 | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 20 | WSW 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 20 | SSW 20 | WSW 18 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 37 | 63 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 15 | 38 | 123 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 4 | SW 5 | SW 12 | SSW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 3 | WNW 3 | NNW 3 | NW 3 | NW 3 | N 3 | WNW 4 | W 5 | — |
| kJ | 16 | 27 | 463 | 170 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 28 | 124 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 404 | 0 | 138 | 138 | 168 | 138 | 167 | 167 | 2 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 652 | 585 | 0 |
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