Chincoteague Surf Break

Lat Long: 37.91° N 75.32° W

Chincoteague Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 22 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Chincoteague sea temperature is
17.9°C
0.7° 

Chincoteague surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Chincoteague surf forecast from 23 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 25 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 12s period, ENE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 23 Oct, 2PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 9s period, ENE swell with 561 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 25 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 12s period with ENE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Chincoteague this week:

The surf forecast for Chincoteague over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 25) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Chincoteague in the next 16 days are 1.9m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 23) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sun 25th Oct)2.5ft (0.8m) 12s
Best Surf11PM (Sun 25th Oct)2.5ft (0.8m) 12s
Most Powerful 2PM (Fri 23rd Oct)6ft (1.9m) 9s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu night, min 12°C on Sun morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Height (m)
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Period (s)
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ENE
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10
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10
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9
1.7
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7
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8
1.6
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
446
522
548
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333
452
245
265
277
189
96
108
151
186
145
325
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346
302
Wind (km/h)
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NE
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NE
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E
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NNW
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W
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NW
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NNE
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NE
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Wind State
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High Tide
7:28AM0.48m
7:46PM0.48m
8:10AM0.53m
8:31PM0.50m
8:51AM0.56m
9:14PM0.50m
9:31AM0.59m
9:58PM0.50m
10:13AM0.60m
10:45PM0.49m
10:59AM0.59m
11:37PM0.47m
Low Tide
1:38AM0.02m
2:06PM0.04m
2:19AM-0.00m
2:54PM0.01m
3:01AM-0.02m
3:41PM-0.02m
3:44AM-0.03m
4:29PM-0.03m
4:28AM-0.03m
5:17PM-0.04m
5:14AM-0.02m
6:06PM-0.03m
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Information about the Chincoteague Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Chincoteague provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Chincoteague can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Chincoteague 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 (Chincoteague) 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 Chincoteague 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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