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Chacahua surfForecast / Oaxaca / Mexico
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Thursday 28 May 2026 CSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
30.6° C
(Which is 1.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Chacahua surf forecast from 28 May 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 31 May, 12AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 21s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 4 Jun, 12PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 18s period, SSW swell with 2,262 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 29 May, 12AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 13s 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 Friday (May 29) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Chacahua in the next 16 days are 1.9m 18s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 04) 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 4s period and expected on Saturday (May 30) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Fri 29th May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Sun 31st May) | 3ft (0.9m) 21s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Thu 4th Jun) | 6ft (1.9m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Chacahua over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 30°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 30°C on Mon afternoon, min 27°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 22 | SSW 21 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 18 | |
431 | 424 | 373 | 413 | 425 | 407 | 299 | 372 | 755 | 1242 | 1684 | 2187 | 2113 | 2089 | 1555 | 1339 | 1126 | 1098 | 1014 | 791 | 1859 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | |
High Tide | 12:27PM0.94m | 00:31AM0.61m | 1:17PM0.95m | 1:27AM0.59m | 2:05PM0.96m | 2:20AM0.59m | 2:51PM0.97m | 3:09AM0.60m | 3:36PM0.98m | 3:57AM0.62m | 4:19PM0.98m | 4:43AM0.63m | 5:00PM0.98m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:16PM0.29m | 6:21AM0.20m | 8:11PM0.26m | 7:11AM0.20m | 8:59PM0.23m | 8:00AM0.19m | 9:43PM0.20m | 8:48AM0.17m | 10:24PM0.18m | 9:34AM0.17m | 11:03PM0.16m | 10:18AM0.17m | 11:40PM0.16m | ||||||||
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 | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — |
 | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:59 | — | — | 6:59 | — | — | 6:59 | — | — | 7:00 | — |
2 | — | 9 | — | — | 5 | — | — | 10 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 5 | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 |
30 | 30 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 34 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 31 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 21 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 18 |
 kJ | 431 | 424 | 373 | 413 | 425 | 407 | 299 | 295 | 755 | 1242 | 1684 | 2187 | 2113 | 2089 | 1555 | 1339 | 1126 | 1098 | 1014 | 791 | 1859 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 8 | S 7 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 16 | S 16 | S 16 | S 16 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 10 | SW 18 | S 10 |
| kJ | 37 | 33 | 26 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 329 | 422 | 696 | 482 | 585 | 590 | 472 | 340 | 212 | 178 | 134 | 72 | 475 | 48 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 6 | SW 16 | ESE 7 | SSW 20 | SSW 20 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 22 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | S 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SW 22 | SW 22 | SSW 20 | SW 20 | W 13 | S 10 | SSW 6 |
| kJ | 4 | 65 | 4 | 37 | 75 | 82 | 178 | 372 | 407 | 309 | 330 | 15 | 5 | 5 | 19 | 73 | 163 | 188 | 3 | 102 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 6 | W 3 | W 4 | WNW 4 | W 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | — | — | — | S 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 5 | — | — | — | 36 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 974 | 0 | 0 | 970 | 0 | 0 | 548 | 0 | 0 | 974 | 0 | 0 | 548 | 0 | 0 | 974 | 0 | 0 | 974 | 0 |
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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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