Surf Forecasts:
Chinamans surf forecast from 10 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 23 Nov, 1PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 13s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 10 Nov, 4PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 15s period, SW swell with 2,148 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 23 Nov, 1PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 13s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Chinamans this week:
The surf forecast for Chinamans over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Nov 23) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 4s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Chinamans in the next 16 days are 2.3m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Nov 10) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Nov 25) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (ACDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Mon 23rd Nov) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Mon 23rd Nov) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Tue 10th Nov) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Chinamans over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Tue morning, light winds from the SSE by Thu morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 10 | Wednesday 11 | Thursday 12 | Friday 13 | Saturday 14 | Sunday 15 | Monday 16 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1904 | 2148 | 899 | 1325 | 1163 | 656 | 488 | 363 | 324 | 240 | 244 | 310 | 1194 | 1417 | 1041 | 891 | 1220 | 965 | 865 | 792 | 623 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 3:10PM0.43m | 3:23AM1.04m | 3:28PM0.41m | 3:47AM1.04m | 3:44PM0.39m | 4:11AM1.01m | 3:57PM0.37m | 4:37AM0.97m | 4:06PM0.36m | 5:02AM0.91m | 4:09PM0.34m | 5:28AM0.83m | 3:58PM0.33m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:20PM0.06m | 10:26AM0.08m | 8:38PM0.05m | 10:53AM0.11m | 8:56PM0.05m | 11:21AM0.16m | 9:13PM0.06m | 11:52AM0.21m | 9:28PM0.08m | 12:28PM0.27m | 9:39PM0.12m | 1:20PM0.31m | 9:43PM0.17m | ||||||||
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 | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — |
 | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:06 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 12 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 13 |
Feels °C | 10 | 10 | 7 | 11 | 12 | 7 | 13 | 15 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 14 | 13 | 7 | 13 | 13 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 352 | 833 | 899 | 1325 | 1163 | 656 | 488 | 363 | 324 | 240 | 244 | 310 | 1194 | 474 | 1041 | 891 | 482 | 965 | 865 | 792 | 623 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 4 | — | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 16 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 8 | — | — | SW 4 |
| kJ | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 15 | 56 | 219 | — | — | — | — | — | 16 | — | — | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 8 | SSE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | ESE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | ESE 4 | E 4 | ESE 4 | SE 4 | SW 15 | SSW 4 | S 4 | SW 14 | SSE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 |
| kJ | 1904 | 2148 | 267 | 6 | 12 | 14 | 11 | 4 | 24 | 16 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 1417 | 27 | 25 | 1220 | 22 | 14 | 6 | 20 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 160 | 738 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 7 | 7 | 32 | 78 | 32 | 7 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 717 | 29 | 32 | 263 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
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The above surf forecast table for Chinamans provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Chinamans can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Chinamans 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 (Chinamans) 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 Chinamans 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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