Chinamans surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 19s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 18s period, SW swell with 3,851 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 14s 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 (Aug 24) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 21s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Chinamans in the next 16 days are 2.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) 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 1.0m 5s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (ACST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Chinamans over the next 16 days.
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