Chacahua surf break

Chacahua surfForecast / Oaxaca / Mexico

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Sunday 03 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
29.1° 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (May 04) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s is also forecast. 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 1.7m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 10) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Monday (May 04) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Mon 4th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 13s
Best Surf12AM (Sat 9th May)4ft (1.2m) 19s
Most Powerful12PM (Sun 10th May)5.5ft (1.7m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sun afternoon, min 27°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
2
1
0
2
0
0
1
2
0
3
2
0
2
2
0
4
3
1
4
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
15
0.6
SSW
14
0.7
SW
13
0.5
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
1
SW
16
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SSW
14
1
SW
15
1
SW
16
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.8
S
15
0.8
S
14
0.6
SSW
18
1
S
13
1.2
SSW
19
1.1
SSW
19
1.1
SSW
18
1.6
SSW
18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
217
136
183
140
206
496
309
367
429
471
276
288
336
283
268
229
355
953
904
751
1471
Wind (km/h)
0
SSW
20
WSW
10
NW
10
W
25
WSW
10
WNW
15
WNW
25
WSW
15
WNW
15
W
25
WSW
15
NW
15
WNW
25
WSW
10
NW
5
WNW
15
SW
15
NW
5
W
15
SSW
15
NW
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
on
cross-off
High Tide
4:08PM1.00m
4:30AM0.66m
4:50PM1.00m
5:12AM0.67m
5:30PM1.00m
5:52AM0.67m
6:08PM0.98m
6:31AM0.67m
6:45PM0.95m
7:09AM0.67m
7:20PM0.92m
7:47AM0.68m
7:54PM0.87m
Low Tide
9:29AM0.17m
10:51PM0.15m
10:11AM0.15m
11:29PM0.14m
10:51AM0.14m
00:06AM0.14m
11:30AM0.15m
00:42AM0.15m
12:07PM0.17m
1:17AM0.17m
12:45PM0.20m
1:49AM0.19m
1:24PM0.24m
2:20AM0.21m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
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6:05
6:05
6:05
6:03
6:03
6:03
6:03
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6:50
6:50
6:50
6:50
6:51
6:51
6:51
1
Temp °C
29
30
28
30
30
28
30
30
28
30
30
28
29
29
28
29
30
28
29
29
28
29
30
31
30
30
30
30
30
31
31
30
31
29
29
31
30
31
31
30
31
31
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSE
10
0.7
S
10
0.7
S
10
0.7
SSE
10
0.7
S
10
1
SW
16
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SSW
14
1
SW
15
1
SW
16
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
0.8
S
14
0.8
S
13
1
S
13
1.2
SSW
19
1.1
SSW
19
1.1
SSW
18
1.6
SSW
18
Energy kJ
106
100
100
115
100
496
309
367
429
471
276
288
336
241
268
229
355
953
904
751
1471
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
15
0.6
SSW
14
0.7
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
16
0.6
S
10
0.5
S
10
0.5
S
10
0.5
S
9
0.4
SSE
9
0.4
S
18
0.6
S
16
0.7
S
16
0.8
S
15
0.7
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SSW
18
0.8
S
13
0.9
SSW
12
0.7
SW
13
0.8
S
13
Energy kJ
217
136
183
140
206
70
48
46
43
26
98
192
248
283
171
104
216
206
267
172
199
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
12
0.4
SW
18
0.5
SW
18
0.5
SW
16
0.6
SW
13
0.2
S
16
0.4
SW
18
0.1
S
14
0.2
S
14
0.3
S
19
0.4
SSE
9
0.4
SSE
9
0.2
SSW
20
0.3
SSE
8
0.4
SSW
8
0.6
SSW
18
0.5
SW
13
0.2
S
16
0.4
S
15
0.5
S
9
0.2
WNW
12
Energy kJ
25
109
152
125
140
20
80
4
15
66
26
25
38
13
21
214
83
20
71
39
14
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WNW
9
0.3
WNW
8
0.4
WNW
4
0.3
WNW
3
0.4
WNW
4
0.5
WNW
4
0.6
W
4
0.6
W
4
0.5
W
5
0.5
W
5
0.5
W
4
0.4
SSW
8
0.5
W
3
0.4
WNW
6
0.3
WNW
6
0.3
WNW
6
0.4
WNW
7
Energy kJ
8
13
5
2
5
10
10
13
11
10
8
28
5
11
7
7
19
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
1
3
3
1
2
3
1
3
3
1
2
3
2
4
4
3
4
Distance (km)
0
1383
0
26
276
26
26
977
26
185
977
0
185
969
0
26
1282
0
26
1284
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Oaxaca
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
3
3
2
2
3
3
3
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Mexico
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
2
3
3
2
3
3
1
3
3
1
3
3
3
4
4
2
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
6
8
6
5
6
6
7
7
5
5
5
4
6
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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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