Surf Forecasts:
Chiton Rocks surf forecast from 12 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 14 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 13 Oct, 1PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SSW swell with 3,985 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 14 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s 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 Wednesday (Oct 14) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Chiton Rocks in the next 16 days are 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 13) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Oct 20) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (ACDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Wed 14th Oct) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Wed 14th Oct) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Tue 13th Oct) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Chiton Rocks over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu morning, min 8°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 2378 | 3761 | 3821 | 3019 | 2026 | 1408 | 787 | 847 | 371 | 256 | 182 | 431 | 187 | 112 | 102 | 89 | 134 | 197 | 337 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:30AM1.19m | 2:09PM0.74m | 2:56AM1.22m | 2:20PM0.72m | 3:23AM1.21m | 2:29PM0.70m | 3:51AM1.17m | 2:29PM0.67m | 4:20AM1.10m | 1:20PM0.65m | 4:52AM1.02m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:52AM0.42m | 7:31PM0.18m | 9:19AM0.47m | 7:48PM0.16m | 9:48AM0.53m | 8:04PM0.16m | 10:24AM0.60m | 8:19PM0.18m | 12:12PM0.65m | 8:29PM0.22m | 8:34PM0.26m | ||||||||
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 | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — |
 | 7:27 | — | 7:27 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:29 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:31 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 23 | 24 | 20 | 25 | 26 | 22 |
Feels °C | 8 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SE 4 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 2378 | 3761 | 3821 | 3019 | 2026 | 1408 | 787 | 847 | 371 | 256 | 182 | 431 | 187 | 93 | 56 | 7 | 134 | 197 | 337 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 9 | — | SSE 8 | S 7 | SW 20 | S 7 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 11 | — | SSW 18 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 237 | — | 112 | 39 | 15 | 8 | 112 | 102 | 89 | 19 | — | 211 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 14 | SW 20 | SSW 18 | S 7 | — | SW 12 | S 4 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 110 | 15 | 31 | 4 | — | 37 | 1 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 6 | — | SSE 9 | — | ENE 3 | — | E 3 | ENE 3 | SE 3 | ENE 2 | NE 3 | ENE 3 | NE 3 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 151 | — | 135 | — | 6 | — | 6 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 9 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3 | 135 | 135 | 135 | 2 | 135 | 2 | 0 | 162 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 31 | 0 |
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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).
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