Chacahua surf break

Chacahua surfForecast / Oaxaca / Mexico

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Monday 11 May 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
29.3° 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 12) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 10s. 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 1.4m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 14) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Friday (May 15) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Tue 12th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 15s
Best Surf 3AM (Tue 12th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 15s
Most Powerful 6PM (Thu 14th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 31°C on Tue morning, min 27°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Fri morning, min 28°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
3
2
0
3
2
0
2
2
0
2
2
0
2
2
0
2
2
0
2
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
15
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
1.2
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
14
1.1
SW
13
1
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
1.1
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
600
568
482
476
390
313
666
770
811
791
763
647
638
515
412
368
304
508
501
427
427
Wind (km/h)
20
SW
15
NW
10
WNW
20
SW
10
NW
15
WNW
25
WSW
15
WNW
5
W
25
WSW
10
WNW
10
WNW
20
WSW
10
WNW
10
WNW
20
WSW
15
WNW
15
WNW
25
WSW
15
NW
15
WNW
on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
High Tide
9:10PM0.77m
10:02AM0.81m
9:58PM0.72m
10:58AM0.88m
10:54PM0.67m
11:58AM0.96m
11:57PM0.64m
12:58PM1.04m
1:02AM0.64m
1:57PM1.12m
2:04AM0.66m
2:54PM1.17m
3:05AM0.70m
Low Tide
3:03PM0.30m
3:28AM0.22m
4:08PM0.32m
4:09AM0.20m
5:22PM0.31m
4:59AM0.17m
6:36PM0.28m
5:56AM0.13m
7:44PM0.23m
6:57AM0.07m
8:43PM0.17m
7:59AM0.02m
9:37PM0.12m
9:00AM-0.02m
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:01
6:01
6:01
6:01
6:01
6:00
6:00
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:52
6:52
6:52
6:52
6:52
6:53
6:53
6:53
3
Temp °C
30
29
31
31
30
31
31
29
31
30
29
31
31
29
31
30
29
31
31
29
30
32
32
33
32
35
32
31
32
32
30
32
32
32
32
32
30
31
31
31
31
30
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
15
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
1.2
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
14
1.1
SW
13
1
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
1.1
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
13
Energy kJ
600
568
482
476
390
313
666
770
811
791
763
647
638
515
412
368
304
508
501
427
427
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
10
0.7
S
12
0.6
S
10
0.7
S
10
0.7
S
10
0.7
SW
16
0.7
S
10
0.7
S
10
0.6
S
10
0.7
S
10
0.6
S
10
0.6
S
10
0.6
S
10
0.5
SSE
10
0.6
S
10
0.4
SSE
10
0.6
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
20
0.4
SSE
9
0.4
SW
18
0.3
SSE
9
Energy kJ
75
132
80
108
92
278
96
98
70
96
68
72
80
54
66
37
201
37
30
83
16
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
11
0.2
ESE
6
0.2
SSW
20
0.1
SE
8
0.4
SSW
18
0.7
S
10
0.4
ESE
7
0.3
ESE
7
0.4
WNW
4
0.4
SE
7
0.2
ESE
7
0.2
E
6
0.2
WNW
11
0.1
W
11
0.3
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SSE
10
0.1
W
11
0.3
SW
18
0.3
SSE
9
0.1
SE
6
Energy kJ
2
4
38
2
127
96
21
9
5
12
4
3
11
2
61
87
36
2
51
16
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSE
6
0.2
S
6
0.1
NW
11
0.4
WSW
3
0.4
NW
4
0.4
SE
7
0.2
WNW
12
0.5
NW
4
0.3
W
4
0.4
WNW
3
0.6
W
4
0.5
W
4
0.5
S
9
0.5
W
3
0.5
W
4
0.6
WNW
4
Energy kJ
4
2
5
3
3
11
13
7
2
5
9
6
42
5
7
11
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
1
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
1
3
2
Distance (km)
268
0
110
974
0
26
254
26
26
254
26
163
1258
26
118
1282
26
152
974
26
220
Best forecast wave conditions in Oaxaca
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Mexico
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
4
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
9
8
9
4
8
5
4
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
5
4
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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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