
Surf Forecasts:
Chickens surf forecast from 10 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 25 Nov, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 20 Nov, 2PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 15s period, SSW swell with 358 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 13 Nov, 8PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 13s 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 Friday (Nov 13) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Chickens in the next 16 days are 0.9m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Nov 20) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Nov 12) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Fri 13th Nov) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Wed 25th Nov) | 3ft (0.9m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Fri 20th Nov) | 3ft (0.9m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Chickens over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 162mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Tue morning, fresh winds from the WNW by Thu afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the WSW by Sun afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 10 | Wednesday 11 | Thursday 12 | Friday 13 | Saturday 14 | Sunday 15 | Monday 16 | |||||||||||||||
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 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SW 7 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
73 | 138 | 183 | 201 | 198 | 178 | 129 | 82 | 90 | 49 | 40 | 38 | 169 | 191 | 257 | 225 | 195 | 192 | 136 | 131 | 96 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 12:57PM0.69m | 1:53AM0.94m | 1:24PM0.68m | 2:22AM0.91m | 1:50PM0.66m | 2:52AM0.87m | 2:16PM0.63m | 3:23AM0.83m | 2:42PM0.60m | 3:56AM0.79m | 3:12PM0.56m | 4:34AM0.75m | 3:53PM0.52m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:03PM0.01m | 7:59AM0.25m | 7:30PM0.01m | 8:27AM0.26m | 7:58PM0.03m | 8:56AM0.28m | 8:26PM0.07m | 9:29AM0.32m | 8:54PM0.13m | 10:08AM0.36m | 9:23PM0.21m | 11:00AM0.39m | 9:56PM0.29m | ||||||||
5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | |
— | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | |
mm | 10 | 23 | 19 | 1 | 8 | 20 | 17 | 35 | 29 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 2 | — | 1 | 4 |
Temp °C | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
Feels °C | 29 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 24 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SW 7 | SW 6 | WSW 6 | ENE 6 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 |
66 | 41 | 183 | 201 | 198 | 178 | 129 | 82 | 90 | 49 | 33 | 23 | 37 | 191 | 257 | 225 | 195 | 192 | 136 | 131 | 96 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | NNW 5 | SE 9 | ENE 7 | SSW 16 | NE 6 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 8 | SW 6 | SW 5 |
73 | 138 | 41 | 42 | 57 | 62 | 46 | 44 | 25 | 24 | 40 | 31 | 169 | 19 | 35 | 47 | 49 | 61 | 47 | 19 | 18 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | WNW 7 | WSW 6 | WNW 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | SSE 10 | WNW 6 | NE 6 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | WSW 4 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | SW 5 | SSE 8 | SE 8 |
8 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 28 | 20 | 9 | 5 | 10 | 18 | 15 | 38 | 35 | 35 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 5 | 17 | 47 | 35 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 5 | SW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WNW 6 | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | W 7 | NE 5 | — | — | WSW 6 | W 4 | NW 4 | W 4 | W 4 | WNW 4 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 5 |
47 | 94 | 85 | 53 | 23 | 56 | 127 | 281 | 255 | 30 | — | — | 18 | 16 | 6 | 11 | 21 | 25 | 31 | 32 | 30 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 20 | 263 | 263 | 735 | 575 | 2 | 750 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 263 | 263 | 909 | 575 | 657 | 575 | 657 | 750 | 2 |
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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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