Surf Forecasts:
Maria Chiquita surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period, NE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period, NE swell with 614 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period with NE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Maria Chiquita this week:
The surf forecast for Maria Chiquita over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Maria Chiquita in the next 16 days are 1.8m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Maria Chiquita over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 37mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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) | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 321 | 328 | 375 | 367 | 414 | 602 | 450 | 388 | 396 | 244 | 192 | 230 | 201 | 216 | 332 | 314 | 293 | 287 | 171 | 104 | 54 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 1:06PM0.18m | 11:09PM0.37m | 1:38PM0.22m | 11:57PM0.35m | 2:01PM0.26m | 00:48AM0.32m | 2:21PM0.29m | 1:43AM0.29m | 2:44PM0.33m | 2:40AM0.25m | 3:13PM0.37m | 3:39AM0.22m | 3:48PM0.40m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:56AM0.12m | 2:40PM0.18m | 7:14AM0.14m | 3:55PM0.21m | 7:38AM0.15m | 6:09PM0.23m | 8:03AM0.16m | 8:37PM0.21m | 8:29AM0.17m | 9:53PM0.17m | 8:57AM0.17m | 10:48PM0.12m | 9:27AM0.16m | 11:37PM0.08m | |||||||
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 | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — |
 | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — |
mm | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | — | 11 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 3 |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 33 | 33 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 |
| kJ | 321 | 328 | 375 | 367 | 414 | 602 | 450 | 388 | 396 | 244 | 192 | 230 | 201 | 216 | 332 | 314 | 293 | 287 | 171 | 104 | 54 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 13 | E 13 | N 6 | W 4 | WSW 4 | W 4 | — | WSW 4 | W 4 | — | NNW 5 | W 5 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | 15 | 1 | 3 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | — | 9 | 16 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 13 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 4 | — | — | S 3 | WSW 4 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | 29 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 212 | 44 | 44 | 212 | 212 | 212 | 216 | 65 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 61 | 61 | 44 | 45 | 0 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 |
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The above surf forecast table for Maria Chiquita provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Maria Chiquita can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Maria Chiquita 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 (Maria Chiquita) 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 Maria Chiquita 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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