Chacahua Surf Break

Lat Long: 15.96° N 97.78° W

Chacahua Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 31 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Chacahua sea temperature is
29.6°C
0.4° 

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


Chacahua surf forecast from 31 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 31 Oct, 9PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 31 Oct, 9PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 16s period, SW swell with 1,561 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 31 Oct, 9PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 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 Saturday (Oct 31) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Chacahua in the next 16 days are 1.7m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 31) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Monday (Nov 02) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Sat 31st Oct)5.5ft (1.7m) 16s
Best Surf 9PM (Sat 31st Oct)5.5ft (1.7m) 16s
Most Powerful 9PM (Sat 31st Oct)5.5ft (1.7m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1193
1449
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1133
1006
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691
441
749
647
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274
Wind (km/h)
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NNE
15
SSW
5
N
10
NW
25
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15
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15
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High Tide
6:32PM0.82m
7:03AM1.10m
7:25PM0.85m
7:51AM1.03m
8:22PM0.86m
8:42AM0.94m
9:21PM0.88m
9:35AM0.86m
10:23PM0.90m
10:32AM0.77m
11:26PM0.92m
11:34AM0.71m
00:27AM0.94m
Low Tide
12:43PM0.05m
00:30AM-0.00m
1:28PM0.06m
1:25AM0.06m
2:15PM0.08m
2:23AM0.13m
3:03PM0.11m
3:28AM0.20m
3:53PM0.14m
4:40AM0.26m
4:46PM0.16m
5:56AM0.28m
5:41PM0.18m
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Temp °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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