Surf Forecasts:
Chicken Run Bashams Beach surf forecast from 3 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 5 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 17s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 3 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with 8,333 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 4 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 13s 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 Saturday (Jul 04) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Chicken Run Bashams Beach in the next 16 days are 4.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 03) 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 0.5m 4s period and expected on Friday (Jul 10) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (ACST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Sat 4th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Sun 5th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Fri 3rd Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Chicken Run Bashams Beach over the next 16 days.
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G’day, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s cookin’ at Chicken Run Bashams Beach for the next couple of weeks. This is a point break that’s sheltered and picks up south swell, but it’s inconsistent, so you gotta be ready to wait. Water temp’s about 59°F, right where it should be for this time of year.
Friday morning, July 3rd, kicks off with a hefty 18-foot swell from the southwest, 16-second period – a proper groundswell – but the wind’s a moderate cross-shore from the west-southwest at 12 mph, and the wave energy is huge at 27191. It’s marginal, with a cross-chop, so only for the hardcore crew. Friday afternoon drops to 13 feet, but onshore wind messes it up.
Saturday morning, July 4th, is the real standout early on. Swell at 8 feet from the south-southwest, 13-second period, and the wind goes glassy – just 3 mph from the west. That’s rare and beautiful. Energy is moderate at 1965, but the point will be clean and fun. For an inconsistent spot, that’s a gem.
Sunday morning, July 5th, brings 12 feet from the south-southwest, 17-second period, clean with a light cross-off breeze from the east at 9 mph. Energy is strong at 7101. That’s a big, long-period groundswell – excellent for experienced surfers.
From Monday, July 6th, to Tuesday, July 7th, it’s smaller and clean – 5 feet to 7 feet, southwest swell, light winds. Good for a log.
Wednesday morning, July 8th, is another highlight: 8 feet from the south-southwest, 18-second period, clean with light cross-off winds. Energy is 3716. That’s a beauty for the experienced.
The rest of the first week settles into small, clean surf – 5 feet to 5 feet – through to Saturday, July 11th.
Sunday, July 12th, gets windy – 15 to 18 mph cross-off from the northeast – with small swell. Marginal.
Monday, July 13th morning, has 10 feet from the south-southwest, clean, strong energy. Afternoon turns onshore.
The second week turns ugly. Tuesday, July 14th afternoon, sees 15 feet from the south-southwest, but onshore winds at 18 mph and energy at 16099 – that’s a kite-surfing day. Wednesday, July 15th, is similar with 12 feet and onshore gales.
From Thursday, July 16th, to Friday, July 17th, it’s small and onshore – poor conditions.
Saturday morning, July 18th, finishes with 3 feet from the south-southwest, 17-second period, clean but weak. Barely a wave.
Best bets: Saturday morning, July 4th – glassy, clean 8-foot southwest swell – a true standout for conditions. Wednesday morning, July 8th – 8-foot, long-period southwest swell – the pick for experienced surfers.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri morning, min 8°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon night, min 8°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 |
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 kJ | 16143 | 6563 | 3355 | 1965 | 1811 | 3816 | 7101 | 5083 | 3288 | 1592 | 1080 | 623 | 974 | 917 | 848 | 3716 | 3222 | 1834 | 1161 | 1024 | 962 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 2:37PM1.31m | 2:31AM0.65m | 3:04PM1.25m | 3:05AM0.70m | 3:30PM1.18m | 3:43AM0.76m | 3:52PM1.11m | 4:27AM0.84m | 4:09PM1.03m | 5:19AM0.91m | 4:10PM0.95m | 6:42AM0.98m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 10:17PM0.48m | 7:11AM0.35m | 10:31PM0.49m | 7:46AM0.41m | 10:47PM0.52m | 8:19AM0.52m | 11:03PM0.55m | 8:48AM0.66m | 11:17PM0.58m | 8:55AM0.82m | 11:26PM0.60m | 7:57AM0.97m | 10:31PM0.60m | ||||||||
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 | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — |
 | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 10 |
Feels °C | 9 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 |
| kJ | 16143 | 6563 | 3355 | 1965 | 1811 | 3816 | 7101 | 5083 | 3288 | 1592 | 1080 | 623 | 974 | 917 | 848 | 3716 | 3222 | 1834 | 1161 | 1024 | 962 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 18 | — | S 9 | SSW 19 | — | — | SSE 6 | S 7 | SSE 7 | SE 7 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 82 | — | 63 | 750 | — | — | 14 | 14 | 17 | 25 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 19 | — | — | — | SSW 20 | SW 18 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 630 | — | — | — | 38 | 80 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 2 | — | — | SSE 8 | — | — | SE 6 | — | — | NNE 3 |
| kJ | 11048 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 48 | — | — | 21 | — | — | 3 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 916 | 138 | 0 | 0 | 138 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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