Surf Forecasts:
Chicken Run Bashams Beach surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 7 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 12 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 16s period, SW swell with 10,631 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 5 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 18s 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 05) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s is also forecast. 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 4.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (ACST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Wed 5th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Fri 7th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Wed 12th Aug) | 15ft (4.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Chicken Run Bashams Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s talk about the only wave in town for the next couple of weeks: Chicken Run Bashams Beach. It’s a sheltered point, and it’s where we’ll be spending all our time.
The water's at 57°, which is a touch below average, so you’ll want the full suit.
We start on Wednesday the 5th with a clean 3ft SSW swell, a 19-second period, and no wind. It’s tiny, but glassy, perfect for a longboard. The energy is moderate at 945. Thursday the 6th sees a bump to 4ft with a 16-second period and a cross-offshore breeze. Still clean and fun for the learners. The afternoon gets a bit lumpy, so hit the morning.
Friday the 7th is the first real standout. The swell jumps to 7ft with a 16-second period and a clean offshore wind. The energy is strong at 2094. This is a proper step up, excellent for experienced surfers. The morning is the pick. Saturday the 8th holds a solid 5-6ft with moderate to fresh offshore winds, keeping it clean. Good, but not as good as Friday.
Sunday the 9th is a washout. Onshore winds, rain, and a risk of thunderstorms. The surf is messy. Give it a miss.
Monday the 10th brings the big one. The swell hits a solid 12ft with an 18-second period and a cross-offshore wind. The energy is very strong at 9958. This is a big, powerful day, only for experts. It’s clean, but it’s meaty. The next few days, the 11th and 12th, see the swell back off a bit, but it stays in the 8ft to 12ft range. The wind gets a bit more cross-shore, making it lumpy, but the energy remains strong.
Then we get to the absolute standout of the whole window. Thursday the 14th. We have a 12ft SSW swell with a long 18-second period, and the wind is dead glassy in the morning. The energy is massive at 7122. This is as good as it gets. The wave comment says it’s excellent for experienced surfers. Circle this one. The afternoon gets a slight ripple, but the morning is pure magic. Friday the 15th is still solid with 10ft and a clean cross-offshore breeze, but Thursday's glassy morning is the winner.
After that, the swell slowly backs down. The 16th and 17th see waves in the 5ft to 6ft range, with light winds and clean conditions. Nice and fun-sized. The 18th and 19th stay consistent with 4ft to 6ft SSW swell and clean offshore winds. Good surf. The run finishes strong on the 20th with a 8ft SSW swell and clean offshore winds, a good way to end it all.
So, to sum it up: a small clean start, a solid Friday the 7th, and then the big, glassy Thursday the 14th is the undeniable best on offer. The long period and size will make it a beast, but for those who can handle it, it’ll be one for the books. Expect some crowds at a spot this good.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 9°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat morning, min 9°C on Sun afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 17 |
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 kJ | 470 | 413 | 1032 | 666 | 788 | 1368 | 1931 | 1222 | 1754 | 1273 | 1206 | 1002 | 733 | 2668 | 6939 | 6545 | 4539 | 1982 | 1470 | 2223 | 9747 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:20PM0.96m | 4:39AM1.06m | 2:51PM0.93m | 5:32AM1.07m | 11:20AM1.18m | 11:49AM1.29m | 12:17PM1.35m | 1:19AM0.55m | 12:44PM1.37m | 00:58AM0.58m | |||||||||||
Low Tide | 9:13PM0.48m | 9:28AM0.85m | 9:08PM0.47m | 8:35AM1.01m | 9:07PM0.45m | 9:11PM0.43m | 9:20PM0.42m | 9:28PM0.43m | 9:32PM0.46m | ||||||||||||
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 | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — |
 | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | 5 | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | 4 | — | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 |
Feels °C | 10 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 9 | SSW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 18 | SW 16 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 14 | SW 22 | SW 17 |
| kJ | 211 | 294 | 1032 | 666 | 788 | 1368 | 1931 | 1222 | 1754 | 1273 | 1206 | 1002 | 31 | 1764 | 6939 | 6545 | 4539 | 1982 | 1470 | 118 | 9747 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 8 | SW 13 | S 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 7 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | S 7 | — | WNW 5 | — | SW 18 | SW 22 | — | SSW 18 | — | — | WSW 12 | N 6 | — |
| kJ | 264 | 118 | 172 | 32 | 24 | 18 | 151 | 572 | 4 | — | 2 | — | 246 | 690 | — | 3413 | — | — | 694 | 1 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | W 6 | S 8 | WSW 6 | S 6 | — | — | — | — | SW 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 470 | 413 | 44 | 12 | 3 | 10 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 82 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WNW 4 | — | S 8 | — | SE 6 | NW 3 | NW 3 | N 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | SW 14 | SW 16 | — | — | — | NW 4 | NW 4 | SW 14 | SW 17 |
| kJ | — | — | 5 | — | 33 | — | 9 | 4 | 8 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 733 | 2668 | — | — | — | 33 | 53 | 2223 | 8188 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 158 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 174 | 0 | 342 | 501 | 835 | 0 | 0 | 593 | 569 | 569 | 569 |
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