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Chacahua surfForecast / Oaxaca / Mexico
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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
28.6° 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 Thursday (Apr 23) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s 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 1.4m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 22) 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 0.2m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Thu 23rd Apr) | 4ft (1.2m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Thu 23rd Apr) | 4ft (1.2m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Wed 22nd Apr) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Chacahua over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tue 28 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 18 | S 18 | SSW 16 | S 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 16 | |
1038 | 784 | 734 | 605 | 458 | 367 | 361 | 260 | 195 | 198 | 198 | 192 | 137 | 227 | 222 | 341 | 236 | 284 | 371 | 147 | 141 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | glassy | on | |
High Tide | 6:10AM0.81m | 6:46PM1.15m | 7:02AM0.83m | 7:34PM1.09m | 7:55AM0.84m | 8:24PM1.01m | 8:52AM0.84m | 9:14PM0.93m | 9:51AM0.84m | 10:07PM0.84m | 10:53AM0.85m | 11:04PM0.76m | 11:55AM0.87m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 00:26AM0.05m | 12:08PM-0.05m | 1:12AM0.05m | 1:01PM-0.01m | 1:59AM0.08m | 1:55PM0.06m | 2:47AM0.11m | 2:53PM0.14m | 3:36AM0.14m | 3:57PM0.21m | 4:27AM0.17m | 5:09PM0.27m | 5:20AM0.20m | ||||||||
— | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | |
— | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | |
— | — | — | 6 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 29 |
31 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 16 | S 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 |
1038 | 784 | 734 | 605 | 458 | 367 | 361 | 260 | 195 | 198 | 198 | 192 | 137 | 125 | 128 | 341 | 236 | 284 | 371 | 147 | 141 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | W 16 | W 15 | W 15 | W 14 | W 14 | S 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 19 | SSW 19 | S 18 | S 18 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 |
— | — | — | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 38 | 25 | 26 | 30 | 124 | 227 | 222 | 89 | 86 | 83 | 78 | 66 | 65 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | W 16 | SE 6 | SW 18 | SE 7 | SE 6 | W 14 | W 13 | W 13 | W 13 | SSW 15 | WSW 16 | SW 16 | WNW 13 | W 4 | WNW 16 | W 5 | SSW 17 | S 16 |
— | — | — | 5 | 1 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 14 | 3 | 13 | 42 | 26 | 40 | 17 | 6 | 25 | 7 | 100 | 134 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 10 | W 4 | W 4 | WNW 4 | W 4 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | W 4 | W 5 | W 5 | W 4 | W 4 | W 4 | W 4 | W 4 | W 5 | WNW 5 | — | W 5 |
— | 4 | 9 | 7 | 12 | 16 | 21 | 25 | 24 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 9 | 13 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 7 | — | 4 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 26 | 163 | 970 | 0 | 26 | 970 | 26 | 26 | 970 | 26 | 152 | 980 | 26 | 225 | 969 | 26 | 30 | 969 | 26 | 0 | 970 |
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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.












