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Lat Long: 35.54° S 138.65° E

Chiton Rocks Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 20 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Chiton Rocks sea temperature is
16.8°C
1.9° 

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


Chiton Rocks surf forecast from 20 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 23 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 18s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 22 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 17s period, SSW swell with 3,354 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 22 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 17s period with SSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Chiton Rocks this week:

The surf forecast for Chiton Rocks over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 22) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 17s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Chiton Rocks in the next 16 days are 2.4m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 22) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Oct 22) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (ACDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Thu 22nd Oct)8ft (2.4m) 17s
Best Surf 4AM (Fri 23rd Oct)6.5ft (2.0m) 18s
Most Powerful 4AM (Thu 22nd Oct)8ft (2.4m) 17s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
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Rating
(10 max)
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4
3
3
4
4
2
2
2
0
2
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3
2
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SSW
12
1.2
SSW
14
1.8
SSW
17
2.4
SSW
17
2.2
SSW
16
2
SSW
16
1.6
SW
15
2
SSW
17
2
SSW
16
2.2
SSW
16
2.1
SSW
16
2.1
SSW
16
2
SSW
14
2
SSW
14
1.9
SSW
14
2.4
SW
14
2.2
SSW
14
2.2
SSW
13
2.2
SSW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
496
486
1955
3315
2419
1904
1103
2378
2027
2450
2200
2023
1667
1560
1408
2080
1805
1697
1622
Wind (km/h)
5
S
10
ESE
15
S
5
ESE
20
NNE
10
WSW
0
W
5
SW
15
SSW
10
SSE
15
SE
25
S
15
S
20
SW
20
SW
15
WSW
20
W
20
WSW
15
NW
Wind State
glassy
cross-on
on
glassy
cross-off
cross
glassy
glassy
on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
High Tide
11:35AM0.82m
00:58AM0.65m
12:04PM0.83m
00:51AM0.74m
12:30PM0.83m
00:58AM0.85m
12:55PM0.80m
1:13AM0.97m
1:17PM0.76m
1:33AM1.08m
1:36PM0.71m
1:56AM1.18m
Low Tide
7:07PM0.38m
4:51AM0.55m
6:22PM0.36m
5:51AM0.46m
6:17PM0.34m
6:35AM0.38m
6:21PM0.32m
7:15AM0.34m
6:28PM0.29m
7:52AM0.33m
6:37PM0.25m
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Temp °C
14
18
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31
28
23
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17
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Feels °C
14
16
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18
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26
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7
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Information about the Chiton Rocks Surf forecast

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