
Surf Forecasts:
Chikura surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 31 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 13s period, ESE swell with 440 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 26 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s period with SE 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 Sunday (Jul 26) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 11s is also forecast. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Chikura in the next 16 days are 1.1m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Chikura over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 30°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 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) | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SW 8 | SSW 6 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | ESE 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
76 | 74 | 72 | 70 | 65 | 67 | 63 | 63 | 97 | 49 | 47 | 47 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 147 | 75 | 58 | 29 | 47 | 78 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 4:42PM1.24m | 1:37AM1.34m | 5:11PM1.31m | 2:42AM1.40m | 5:36PM1.36m | 3:36AM1.45m | 6:01PM1.39m | 4:23AM1.50m | 6:25PM1.40m | 5:07AM1.53m | 6:48PM1.40m | 5:50AM1.53m | 7:10PM1.40m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:43PM1.12m | 9:32AM0.19m | 9:42PM1.08m | 10:16AM0.11m | 10:24PM1.01m | 10:55AM0.07m | 11:00PM0.93m | 11:31AM0.07m | 11:34PM0.85m | 12:04PM0.11m | 00:08AM0.76m | 12:37PM0.18m | 00:43AM0.68m | ||||||||
4:43 | — | — | 4:45 | — | — | 4:45 | — | — | 4:46 | — | — | 4:47 | — | — | 4:48 | — | — | 4:48 | — | — | |
— | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:43 | — | |
mm | — | — | 16 | — | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 32 | 31 | 33 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 29 | 28 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | E 6 | SSW 8 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | SSW 6 | SW 6 | SW 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SW 6 |
95 | 71 | 40 | 62 | 65 | 67 | 74 | 67 | 27 | 49 | 42 | 47 | 52 | 54 | 33 | 95 | 75 | 35 | 29 | 47 | 35 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SW 5 | SSW 8 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ENE 7 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 4 | ESE 11 | E 11 | ESE 10 |
73 | 72 | 69 | 67 | 14 | 40 | 63 | 63 | 48 | 34 | 47 | 29 | 19 | 18 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 4 | 23 | 37 | 78 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 15 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SSW 8 | SE 13 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | NE 9 | ENE 7 | SSW 8 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ENE 12 | SE 9 | SE 9 | E 11 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ENE 16 |
76 | 74 | 72 | 70 | 22 | 44 | 44 | 42 | 12 | 17 | 13 | 44 | 23 | 24 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 21 | 12 | 20 | 83 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 3 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | — | — | SW 8 | — | ENE 7 | — | — | — | SW 4 | SW 6 | ENE 2 | SW 6 | — | — | — |
— | — | 2 | 40 | 60 | 64 | — | — | 97 | — | 25 | — | — | — | 27 | 147 | 1 | 58 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 23 | 38 | 0 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 38 | 0 | 12 | 38 | 12 | 24 | 53 | 59 | 0 | 101 | 513 | 165 | 538 | 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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