Chacahua Surf Break

Lat Long: 15.96° N 97.78° W

Chacahua Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 am 15 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Chacahua sea temperature is
31.1°C
1.8° 

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


Chacahua surf forecast from 15 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 16 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s period, SW swell with 1,044 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 16 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 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 Wednesday (Sep 16) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. 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 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Monday (Sep 21) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Wed 16th Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s
Best Surf 3AM (Wed 16th Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 16s
Most Powerful 3AM (Wed 16th Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 31°C on Tue morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Tue afternoon, light winds from the WNW by Wed night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 30°C on Fri afternoon, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
Thursday
17
Friday
18
Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Height (m)
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Period (s)
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SW
17
1.2
SSW
17
1.1
SW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
14
1.2
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14
0.7
SW
20
0.8
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20
0.8
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19
0.8
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19
0.9
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18
0.8
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18
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18
1.1
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19
1.1
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18
1.1
SW
17
1.3
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17
1.1
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17
1.1
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16
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
844
762
595
843
674
561
553
538
420
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642
930
742
772
974
745
669
Wind (km/h)
10
NNW
30
WSW
10
NW
15
NNW
25
WSW
10
NNW
10
NNW
25
WSW
10
N
5
N
20
WSW
5
NNE
10
NNW
25
WSW
10
NW
10
WNW
20
WSW
15
NW
10
NW
30
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15
NW
Wind State
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High Tide
5:46PM0.79m
6:17AM1.04m
6:26PM0.77m
6:59AM1.01m
7:05PM0.74m
7:39AM0.98m
7:42PM0.70m
8:19AM0.94m
8:20PM0.67m
9:00AM0.90m
9:00PM0.65m
9:43AM0.86m
9:46PM0.63m
Low Tide
11:59AM0.13m
11:44PM0.06m
12:42PM0.14m
00:23AM0.07m
1:22PM0.16m
00:59AM0.08m
2:01PM0.19m
1:35AM0.11m
2:41PM0.23m
2:12AM0.14m
3:21PM0.26m
2:51AM0.18m
4:05PM0.30m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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31
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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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