Chinamans Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.29° S 136.87° E

Chinamans Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 pm 31 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Chinamans sea temperature is
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Chinamans surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Chinamans surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 1 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 17s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 17s period, SW swell with 4,607 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 1 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 17s 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 Saturday (Aug 01) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Chinamans in the next 16 days are 3.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 02) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (ACST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Sat 1st Aug)7ft (2.1m) 17s
Best Surf 3PM (Sat 1st Aug)7ft (2.1m) 17s
Most Powerful 9PM (Sun 2nd Aug)10ft (3.0m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Chinamans over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking for Chinamans over the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a mixed bag ahead, but there’s some serious quality brewing if you can pick your windows. The water temp is sitting at 59°, which is dead on average for this time of year, so nothing unusual there.

The first solid call is this Friday afternoon, July 31st. Swell is a clean 3.6ft from the SW at 13 seconds, with a gentle north breeze keeping things cross-off. Combined energy is moderate at 704, and the waves are lined up and clean. It’s not the biggest, but it’s a nice way to ease into the weekend.

Then Saturday morning, August 1st, the swell jumps to 5.6ft from the SW, period stretching to 17 seconds – proper groundswell. North wind is blowing offshore at 16 mph, so it’s going to be clean and hollow. Combined energy is strong at 1722. This is one of the standouts: solid, powerful, and well-shaped for experienced surfers. By Saturday afternoon it’s pushing 6.9ft with the same offshore wind and a 17-second period; energy is up to a very strong 2301. If you’re advanced, this is where you want to be.

Sunday morning, August 2nd, is a bit trickier. Still 5.6ft from the SW with a 16-second period, but that northwesterly is blowing 22 mph offshore – clean but strong, making paddling out a battle. The afternoon sees 8.2ft from the WSW, but a 25 mph westerly comes in cross-off, and the quality drops. The combined energy is massive at 3586, but the wind is making it a handful. More of a kite-surfing proposition than a clean paddle session.

Monday, August 3rd, we lose it. Cross-onshore winds and lumpy conditions, so give it a miss. That carries through until Tuesday, August 4th, when things turn glassy. Tuesday morning you’ve got 5.2ft from the SW at 12 seconds with a light southeasterly, dead glass – combined energy is moderate at 906. Tuesday afternoon is even cleaner with 4.3ft from the SW at 15 seconds and a glassy NNW breeze. This is another standout window: smooth, lined-up, and perfect for a longboard or a fun mid-length. A hidden gem in the middle of the week.

Wednesday, August 5th, through Thursday, August 6th,

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Fri afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Fri afternoon, strong winds from the W by Sun afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu morning, min 10°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Fri
31
Saturday
1
Sunday
2
Monday
3
Tuesday
4
Wednesday
5
Thursday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
13
1
SW
18
1.7
SW
17
2.1
SW
17
1.9
SW
16
1.7
SW
16
2.5
WSW
15
3
SW
16
2.4
SW
14
2.3
SW
14
1.7
SW
13
1.6
SW
12
1.3
SW
15
0.8
SW
20
0.9
SW
19
1.3
SW
18
1.3
SW
16
1.4
SW
16
1.8
SW
16
1.8
SW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
398
614
1722
2296
1901
1384
2994
3784
2358
1912
969
741
757
498
608
1112
931
1017
1591
1363
Wind (km/h)
15
N
20
NE
25
N
25
N
30
NNW
35
NW
40
W
35
WSW
30
SW
25
SW
15
SSW
5
SE
5
NNW
20
NE
20
NNE
15
N
15
NNE
20
NNE
15
N
20
NE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
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off
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cross-off
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cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
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glassy
cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
3:30AM0.57m
3:28PM1.00m
3:52AM0.63m
3:48PM0.94m
4:17AM0.69m
4:06PM0.85m
4:45AM0.76m
4:21PM0.75m
5:18AM0.80m
4:29PM0.65m
5:59AM0.83m
4:19PM0.55m
Low Tide
10:04PM0.16m
8:44AM0.20m
10:14PM0.15m
9:18AM0.21m
10:24PM0.15m
9:54AM0.23m
10:33PM0.15m
10:33AM0.28m
10:42PM0.14m
11:17AM0.35m
10:51PM0.12m
12:14PM0.44m
11:00PM0.11m
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5:38
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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Information about the Chinamans Surf forecast

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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