
Surf Forecasts:
Chickens surf forecast from 27 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 1 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 31 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 16s period, SSW swell with 691 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 1 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Chickens this week:
The surf forecast for Chickens over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 01) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Chickens in the next 16 days are 1.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 01) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Sat 1st Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Sat 1st Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Fri 31st Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Chickens over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Mon night, min 27°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Warm (max 28°C on Thu night, min 27°C on Sat afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Sat morning, fresh winds from the WSW by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SE 10 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SE 9 | SSW 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
255 | 222 | 222 | 256 | 246 | 292 | 360 | 188 | 188 | 200 | 491 | 622 | 532 | 277 | 372 | 357 | 243 | 101 | 154 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 00:09AM0.53m | 1:13PM0.85m | 00:48AM0.59m | 1:39PM0.90m | 1:23AM0.65m | 2:03PM0.93m | 1:57AM0.70m | 2:26PM0.95m | 2:30AM0.74m | 2:48PM0.95m | 3:03AM0.77m | 3:10PM0.92m | 3:38AM0.79m | ||||||
Low Tide | 6:07AM0.14m | 7:37PM0.30m | 6:43AM0.11m | 7:57PM0.26m | 7:16AM0.10m | 8:19PM0.23m | 7:47AM0.11m | 8:42PM0.19m | 8:18AM0.14m | 9:05PM0.16m | 8:49AM0.18m | 9:29PM0.14m | |||||||
— | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | |
— | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | |
mm | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
Feels °C | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 10 | WNW 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | WNW 8 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SE 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 |
255 | 222 | 190 | 256 | 246 | 246 | 241 | 188 | 188 | 200 | 131 | 622 | 532 | 204 | 424 | 373 | 353 | 356 | 314 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | SE 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | S 9 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 8 | S 8 |
172 | 199 | 222 | 212 | 203 | 190 | 131 | 128 | 128 | 122 | 204 | 200 | 204 | 133 | 372 | 357 | 243 | 84 | 84 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 18 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 16 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SSW 13 |
74 | 215 | 217 | 183 | 163 | 292 | 360 | 175 | 166 | 189 | 491 | 123 | 120 | 277 | 170 | 139 | 131 | 101 | 154 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 9 | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 173 | 259 | 268 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1081 | 20 | 13 | 263 | 263 | 263 | 263 | 1081 | 407 | 947 | 263 | 263 | 671 | 0 | 2 | 263 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
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Information about the Chickens Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Chickens provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Chickens can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Chickens 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 (Chickens) 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 Chickens 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.
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