
Surf Forecasts:
Chicken Run Bashams Beach surf forecast from 20 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 21 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 15s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 21 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 15s period, SSW swell with 1,822 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 21 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 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 Sunday (Jun 21) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m and 15s. 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 2.1m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 21) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 27) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (ACST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Sun 21st Jun) | 7ft (2.1m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Sun 21st Jun) | 7ft (2.1m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Sun 21st Jun) | 7ft (2.1m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Chicken Run Bashams Beach over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue afternoon, min 8°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sat 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1292 | 1822 | 1484 | 1325 | 721 | 983 | 869 | 829 | 934 | 1254 | 1002 | 1058 | 995 | 769 | 510 | 419 | 448 | 838 | 1193 | 857 | 1571 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | glassy |
High Tide | 3:31PM1.18m | 3:08AM0.73m | 3:52PM1.10m | 4:10AM0.78m | 4:07PM1.02m | 5:25AM0.83m | 4:13PM0.97m | 10:59AM1.00m | 11:10AM1.14m | 11:34AM1.26m | 12:00PM1.35m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 11:39PM0.66m | 7:38AM0.52m | 11:44PM0.64m | 7:56AM0.66m | 00:05AM0.62m | 7:45AM0.81m | 00:39AM0.60m | 1:22AM0.58m | 2:07AM0.55m | 2:53AM0.51m | |||||||||||
— | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | |
5:08 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | 5:10 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 |
Feels °C | 9 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 17 |
1292 | 1822 | 1484 | 1325 | 721 | 983 | 869 | 829 | 934 | 1254 | 1002 | 1058 | 995 | 769 | 510 | 419 | 322 | 838 | 1193 | 834 | 1571 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | S 8 | — | SSW 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 22 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 12 | SSW 21 | SSW 19 | — |
679 | 1087 | 157 | — | 387 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 78 | 448 | 211 | 258 | 857 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 24 | SSW 22 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 55 | 181 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 3 | NW 3 | WNW 4 | NW 4 | — | — | — | ESE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 5 | 8 | 13 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 138 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 165 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 0 |
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Information about the Chicken Run Bashams Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Chicken Run Bashams Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Chicken Run Bashams Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Chicken Run Bashams Beach 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 Run Bashams Beach) 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 Run Bashams Beach 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.










