Surf Forecasts:
Chikura surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 1 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 12s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 13s period, SSE swell with 1,174 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 13s period with E swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Chikura this week:
The surf forecast for Chikura over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 1.1m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Chikura in the next 16 days are 1.9m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Chikura over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Wed night, calm by Thu night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 23°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SSE 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | SW 11 | SW 10 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1174 | 711 | 660 | 273 | 265 | 831 | 137 | 442 | 215 | 199 | 141 | 137 | 98 | 96 | 72 | 50 | 103 | 101 | 89 | 88 | 91 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 4:46PM1.35m | 2:46AM1.38m | 5:03PM1.39m | 3:40AM1.46m | 5:22PM1.42m | 4:26AM1.53m | 5:41PM1.44m | 5:08AM1.57m | 6:00PM1.45m | 5:47AM1.57m | 6:20PM1.46m | 6:27AM1.53m | 6:40PM1.47m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:18AM0.28m | 9:43PM1.03m | 10:01AM0.23m | 10:15PM0.91m | 10:37AM0.20m | 10:45PM0.79m | 11:11AM0.22m | 11:15PM0.67m | 11:41AM0.27m | 11:46PM0.56m | 12:10PM0.36m | 00:18AM0.48m | 12:37PM0.47m | 00:52AM0.42m | |||||||
5:05 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | |
— | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:08 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | — | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 29 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | SSE 9 | SW 11 | E 13 | SW 6 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | SW 6 | E 12 | SW 11 | SW 10 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | E 6 |
1174 | 711 | 660 | 273 | 265 | 92 | 137 | 222 | 75 | 199 | 141 | 137 | 28 | 96 | 72 | 50 | 103 | 101 | 89 | 88 | 35 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | E 13 | E 13 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | E 12 | SSE 10 | S 10 | E 13 | S 9 | SE 9 | S 7 | E 12 | SW 11 | E 11 | E 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 9 | E 11 |
87 | 225 | 215 | 115 | 116 | 98 | 74 | 76 | 215 | 24 | 23 | 28 | 98 | 57 | 62 | 58 | 47 | 36 | 34 | 31 | 91 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 14 | SSW 15 | SSE 10 | E 12 | E 12 | S 12 | E 11 | SSE 10 | SW 10 | SSE 10 | S 8 | SW 10 | SW 11 | SW 6 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | NE 8 | ESE 12 |
138 | 176 | 67 | 145 | 138 | 44 | 89 | 38 | 102 | 35 | 23 | 52 | 57 | 12 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 35 | 31 | 20 | 83 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 4 | SW 4 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | SW 5 | SW 11 | SW 6 | SW 10 | — | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | NE 3 | ENE 4 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | E 6 | S 4 |
23 | 36 | 83 | 64 | 68 | 831 | 96 | 442 | — | 172 | 209 | 80 | 3 | 29 | 35 | 25 | 23 | 40 | 47 | 49 | 9 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 67 | 208 | 59 | 53 | 556 | 59 | 59 | 42 | 0 | 0 | 38 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 38 | 29 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
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Information about the Chikura Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Chikura provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Chikura can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Chikura 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 (Chikura) 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 Chikura 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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