Surf Forecasts:
Chicken Run Bashams Beach surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 17s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 17s period, SSW swell with 2,867 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 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 Wednesday (Aug 26) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 16s. 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 2.2m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (ACST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Mon 31st Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Chicken Run Bashams Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s talk through the surf coming up for Chicken Run Bashams Beach.
Right now, it’s flat and average. Wednesday morning shows 1.7m SSW swell at 13 seconds, but the wind is cross and conditions are marginal. Not worth a paddle. Wednesday afternoon is the same. Hang tight.
Thursday 27 August shapes up nicer. Morning brings clean 1.3m SSW swell with a light offshore from the NNW. The swell energy is moderate (713), and it’s small enough for beginners to get a few. Afternoon improves to 1.4m from the SW with a longer 14-second period and a cross-off wind – clean and surfable.
Friday 28 August is a big step up. The morning is glassy, 2.0m SSW swell with a very long 16-second period, and the energy is pumping at 4044. This is proper groundswell for a point break. It’s over 1.5m so better for intermediate and above. The afternoon turns onshore, so get it early.
Saturday 29 August is messy. Cross-on wind in the morning and poor conditions in the afternoon. Skip it.
Sunday 30 August morning recovers: light cross-off breeze, 1.4m SSW swell at 13 seconds, and moderate energy at 1008. Clean and small. Afternoon goes cross-on and bumpy, so surf early.
Monday 31 August is another standout. Morning: 2.0m SSW swell, 15-second period, clean cross-off wind, and energy at 2471. Afternoon: 2.2m SSW at 17 seconds, energy at 2968, and still clean. Both sessions are excellent for experienced surfers. The point handles that long period well. Crowds can happen here, so plan for it.
Tuesday 1 September has a moderate NW wind. The morning is still clean with 1.7m SSW at 16 seconds but energy drops to 1397 – marginal. Afternoon fades.
Wednesday 2 September to Thursday 3 September is mostly poor with cross wind and chop.
Now, Friday 4 September is the absolute bomb of the whole run. Morning: 3.5m SSW swell at 18 seconds, clean cross-off wind, and energy at 9049. Afternoon: 4.0m SSW at 18 seconds and 10069 – that’s exceptional, expert-only power. Over 2.5m, so only for those with serious experience. The point break will handle it beautifully.
Saturday 5 September holds big waves but the wind gets messy. Morning is clean at 2.3m and 4390 energy; afternoon goes 4.0m with cross wind and chop.
Sunday 6 September morning gives you 2.5m SSW at 13 seconds, clean cross-off wind, and 2230 energy – good for experienced surfers. The afternoon is glassy at 2.1m with the same period. A nice end to the week.
From Monday 7 September, the forecast turns sour. Rain, onshore winds, and rough conditions. Tuesday 8 September has 3.0m SSW swell at 21 seconds and a huge 10635 energy, but it’s blown out with strong onshore wind – that’s more of a kite session than a paddle session. Wednesday through Thursday stays lumpy.
Best windows: Hit Friday 28 August morning for the first quality session, and Monday 4 September for the biggest, cleanest swell – experts only.
Water temp is about 15°C, normal for the season. Nothing wild.
That’s the full picture. Keep your eyes on the ocean.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 10°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 18 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 943 | 914 | 492 | 595 | 731 | 765 | 2027 | 1611 | 1083 | 846 | 590 | 520 | 638 | 894 | 2534 | 2417 | 1324 | 2008 | 1397 | 975 | 807 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | on |
High Tide | 12:27PM1.20m | 00:45AM0.65m | 12:49PM1.19m | 00:59AM0.70m | 1:11PM1.16m | 1:17AM0.77m | 1:33PM1.12m | 1:37AM0.86m | 1:53PM1.06m | 2:01AM0.95m | 2:12PM1.00m | 2:28AM1.04m | 2:26PM0.94m | 2:57AM1.11m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:08PM0.40m | 5:20AM0.39m | 7:54PM0.38m | 6:00AM0.31m | 7:49PM0.36m | 6:35AM0.27m | 7:49PM0.35m | 7:09AM0.27m | 7:52PM0.34m | 7:43AM0.31m | 7:55PM0.34m | 8:15AM0.41m | 7:59PM0.34m | ||||||||
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 | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — |
 | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:54 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 |
Feels °C | 12 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 |
| kJ | 943 | 914 | 492 | 595 | 731 | 765 | 2017 | 1611 | 1083 | 846 | 590 | 520 | 638 | 894 | 2534 | 2417 | 1283 | 2008 | 1397 | 975 | 807 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 22 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | WSW 15 | — | SSW 23 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 | SSW 20 | SW 17 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | — | — | — | SSW 18 |
| kJ | 31 | 53 | 94 | 118 | 309 | 735 | 2027 | 1415 | 962 | — | 52 | 178 | 256 | 256 | 695 | 485 | 1324 | — | — | — | 395 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 24 | — | — | SE 8 | — | — | — | — | SW 20 | SW 21 | — | — | SW 22 | SW 20 | — | — | — | — | NW 4 |
| kJ | — | — | 22 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 15 | 117 | — | — | 163 | 455 | — | — | — | — | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 3 | NW 4 | S 3 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 15 | 7 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 138 | 0 | 0 | 165 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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