Chacahua surf break

Chacahua surfForecast / Oaxaca / Mexico

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Monday 01 Jun 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
30.7° C
(Which is 1.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Chacahua surf forecast from 2 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 8 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 20s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 8 Jun, 3PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 19s period, SSW swell with 4,651 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 2 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 16s period with SSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Chacahua this week:

The surf forecast for Chacahua over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 02) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Chacahua in the next 16 days are 2.5m 19s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 08) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Jun 03) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Tue 2nd Jun)5.5ft (1.7m) 16s
Best Surf 6AM (Mon 8th Jun)5.5ft (1.7m) 20s
Most Powerful 3PM (Mon 8th Jun)8ft (2.5m) 19s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 31°C on Tue morning, min 27°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 30°C on Thu night, min 27°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
Sunday
7
Mon
8
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
0
4
3
1
4
3
1
4
4
2
4
4
1
4
4
1
4
5
3
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
SSW
16
1.7
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
16
1.6
SW
15
1.6
SW
17
1.8
SW
18
1.9
SSW
18
1.9
SW
18
1.9
SW
17
1.9
SSW
17
1.9
SSW
17
1.8
SW
16
1.7
SSW
16
1.7
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
21
1.9
SSW
19
2.5
SSW
19
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1555
1339
1126
1098
1088
1433
1974
2237
2395
2238
2065
2017
1672
1517
1339
1098
924
553
1503
2753
4651
Wind (km/h)
10
NNW
5
WNW
20
WSW
10
NW
10
WNW
15
SW
10
N
10
WNW
20
SW
10
NW
0
WNW
15
SSW
5
NW
0
NNE
15
SSW
5
NW
5
N
15
SSW
10
N
5
E
15
SSE
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross
on
off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
on
glassy
glassy
on
glassy
glassy
on
off
cross-off
cross-on
High Tide
3:57AM0.62m
4:19PM0.98m
4:43AM0.63m
5:00PM0.98m
5:27AM0.65m
5:38PM0.96m
6:10AM0.67m
6:15PM0.93m
6:50AM0.70m
6:49PM0.89m
7:30AM0.74m
7:22PM0.84m
8:10AM0.79m
Low Tide
10:24PM0.18m
9:34AM0.17m
11:03PM0.16m
10:18AM0.17m
11:40PM0.16m
11:00AM0.19m
00:15AM0.16m
11:42AM0.22m
00:47AM0.17m
12:25PM0.25m
1:17AM0.18m
1:10PM0.28m
1:46AM0.18m
1:59PM0.30m
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:58
5:58
5:58
5:58
5:58
5:58
5:58
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:59
7:00
7:00
7:00
7:00
7:00
7:00
2
1
5
2
1
Temp °C
29
31
31
30
31
30
30
30
30
30
29
30
29
29
30
29
29
30
29
29
29
34
32
32
34
33
32
35
32
31
34
34
32
33
34
32
33
33
32
33
31
32
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
SSW
16
1.7
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
16
1.6
SW
15
1.6
SW
17
1.8
SW
18
1.9
SSW
18
1.9
SW
18
1.9
SW
17
1.9
SSW
17
1.9
SSW
17
1.8
SW
16
1.7
SSW
16
1.7
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
21
1.9
SSW
19
2.5
SSW
19
Energy kJ
1555
1339
1126
1098
1088
1433
1974
2237
2395
2238
2065
2017
1672
1517
1339
1098
924
553
1503
2753
4651
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
S
13
0.9
S
13
0.8
S
12
0.7
S
12
0.6
S
10
0.6
S
11
0.5
S
10
0.4
S
9
0.5
S
9
0.6
S
15
0.8
S
14
0.7
S
14
0.7
S
13
0.7
S
13
0.6
S
13
0.6
S
10
0.6
S
12
0.9
SSW
15
1.1
SW
14
1.4
SSW
14
Energy kJ
276
272
178
134
72
79
44
28
39
157
250
175
173
160
121
75
105
376
469
767
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
22
0.3
SW
21
0.4
SSW
20
0.5
SW
20
0.1
W
13
0.4
SSW
22
0.1
NW
12
0.2
SSE
7
0.4
SSW
16
0.3
SE
7
0.3
SSE
6
0.4
S
6
0.2
W
6
0.4
SSW
24
0.7
SSW
23
1
S
16
Energy kJ
19
72
163
188
3
181
6
4
84
8
8
13
3
218
463
496
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WNW
8
0.2
WNW
8
0.3
SSE
7
0.4
SSW
7
0.4
SSW
6
0.4
SSW
6
Energy kJ
6
6
10
15
14
15
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
3
2
4
4
2
4
4
2
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
5
4
Distance (km)
0
0
772
0
75
970
0
75
974
0
0
970
0
0
168
0
0
1435
0
0
268
Best forecast wave conditions in Oaxaca
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Mexico
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
5
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
9
8
7
9
9
9
7
7
9
8
5
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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 16 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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