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Chacahua surf break

Chacahua surfForecast / Oaxaca / Mexico

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Monday 12 Jan 2026 CST
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Chacahua surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Chacahua sea temperature is
28.1° C
 (Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Chacahua this week:

The surf forecast for Chacahua over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jan 12) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Chacahua in the next 12 days are 1.1m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 16) at 12AM. 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 9s period and expected on Friday (Jan 16) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Mon 12th Jan)1.5ft (0.4m) 11s
Best Surf12AM (Tue 13th Jan)3ft (0.9m) 10s
Most Powerful12AM (Fri 16th Jan)3.5ft (1.1m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Chacahua over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 23°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 23°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
2
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
2
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
ESE
0.4
SW
0.9
ESE
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SE
0.4
SE
0.2
SSW
0.4
SE
0.3
SSW
0.4
SW
1.1
ESE
0.4
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.5
SSW
0.5
SSW
0.5
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.4
SSW
Period(s) (?)91110111066138161310141413131312121212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1003016630271015162150442408173116969083565553
Wind
(km/h)
10
NNE
20
SW
10
NNW
10
NNE
15
SW
10
NNW
5
N
15
WSW
10
NNE
10
NE
15
S
10
NNW
10
NE
15
S
10
N
5
N
15
SSW
15
NNW
10
NE
15
SSE
15
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
on		cross-
off		offoncross-
off		glasscross-
on		offcross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		oncross-
off		offcross-
on		cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:58PM
0.94
9:42AM
0.64
10:44PM
0.92
10:27AM
0.59
11:32PM
0.91
11:16AM
0.56
12:22AM
0.91
12:11PM
0.54
1:14AM
0.91
1:12PM
0.54
2:05AM
0.92
2:13PM
0.56
2:53AM
0.93
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:04PM
0.12
4:24AM
0.31
3:41PM
0.14
5:19AM
0.32
4:21PM
0.16
6:17AM
0.33
5:07PM
0.17
7:15AM
0.32
5:58PM
0.18
8:10AM
0.30
6:54PM
0.19
8:58AM
0.28
7:53PM
0.21
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Sunrise7:01--7:01--7:01--7:01--7:01--7:01--7:01--
Sunset-6:16--6:16--6:17--6:17--6:19--6:20--6:20-
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
-----------2---------
Temp. °C272826262726262827262726262726262726272726
Feels °C (?)262627252628272930272929252729262828262729
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Information about the Chacahua Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Chacahua provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Chacahua can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Chacahua 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 (Chacahua) 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 Chacahua 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Oaxaca? If you are looking for accommodation near Chacahua, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Oaxaca, consider staying in Santiago Pinotepa Nacional which is 47 km (29 miles) away. Other places in and around Oaxaca where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include San Juan Colbrado which is 61 km (38 miles) away, Nopala and Puerto Escondido.

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