Chacahua Surf Break

Lat Long: 15.96° N 97.78° W

Chacahua Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 12 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Chacahua sea temperature is
29.9°C
0.8° 

Chacahua surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Chacahua surf forecast from 13 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 13 Oct, 3AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 17 Oct, 3AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 12s period, S swell with 4,217 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 13 Oct, 3AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 16s period with SW 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 (Oct 13) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 9s. 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 4.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 17) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 7s period and expected on Friday (Oct 16) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Tue 13th Oct)6ft (1.8m) 16s
Best Surf 3AM (Tue 13th Oct)6ft (1.8m) 16s
Most Powerful 3AM (Sat 17th Oct)13ft (4.0m) 12s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 26°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed afternoon, strong winds from the SE by Thu afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ESE on Thu night, calm by Sat night).

Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
SSW
16
1.7
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16
1.7
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16
1.6
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16
1.5
SSW
15
1.4
SSW
15
1.4
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1.2
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15
1.8
SSE
8
2.5
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7
2.3
S
12
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13
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12
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SW
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1.8
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16
1.8
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1.7
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16
1.7
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1832
1517
1498
1241
1001
807
807
568
431
661
1565
2753
3061
2544
2169
1756
1606
1433
1225
Wind (km/h)
10
NW
10
NW
10
SW
5
N
5
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15
SSW
10
E
15
E
45
SE
30
E
25
ESE
30
E
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ESE
35
SSE
15
SE
10
NNE
5
NNE
20
WSW
10
NW
Wind State
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cross-off
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High Tide
4:19AM1.03m
4:38PM0.73m
5:02AM1.04m
5:20PM0.73m
5:43AM1.03m
5:59PM0.72m
6:22AM1.00m
6:38PM0.71m
7:01AM0.97m
7:16PM0.70m
7:39AM0.93m
7:56PM0.68m
Low Tide
9:45PM0.12m
10:54AM0.13m
10:28PM0.11m
11:35AM0.12m
11:09PM0.10m
12:14PM0.12m
11:47PM0.10m
12:51PM0.14m
00:25AM0.12m
1:28PM0.16m
1:01AM0.15m
2:04PM0.20m
1:39AM0.19m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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.

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