Chacahua Surf Break

Chacahua Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 15.96° N 97.78° W

Issued: 5 am 20 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Chacahua sea temperature is
31.1° C

1.7°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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


Chacahua surf forecast from 20 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 20 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 23 Jun, 3PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 17s period, SSW swell with 1,644 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 20 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 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 (Jun 20) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 13s. 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 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 23) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Sat 20th Jun)5ft (1.6m) 16s
Best Surf 9AM (Sat 20th Jun)5ft (1.6m) 16s
Most Powerful 3PM (Tue 23rd Jun)5.5ft (1.7m) 17s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 30°C on Mon afternoon, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
4
4
2
3
4
2
4
4
2
3
4
1
4
4
2
4
4
2
4
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SW
16
1.4
SW
15
1.4
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.1
SW
18
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
1.2
SW
16
0.9
SSW
18
1.7
SSW
17
1.7
SSW
16
1.6
SSW
16
1.6
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
15
1.5
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
17
1.4
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1164
868
763
667
719
465
595
587
720
565
1644
1461
1273
1257
1112
1112
791
949
711
734
1110
Wind (km/h)
5
NNW
10
SW
5
NNE
0
NNE
15
SSW
5
NW
5
N
15
S
5
E
5
N
15
S
15
N
0
NW
15
WSW
10
NNW
5
NNW
15
SW
10
N
5
NW
10
SSW
5
N
Wind State
glassy
on
off
glassy
on
cross-off
glassy
on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
on
off
cross-off
on
glassy
High Tide
6:53PM0.99m
7:39AM0.96m
7:41PM0.91m
8:33AM0.97m
8:29PM0.82m
9:25AM0.97m
9:16PM0.74m
10:15AM0.96m
10:05PM0.67m
11:03AM0.95m
10:54PM0.62m
11:52AM0.94m
11:46PM0.58m
Low Tide
12:43PM0.12m
1:16AM0.02m
1:42PM0.18m
2:00AM0.04m
2:42PM0.23m
2:43AM0.07m
3:42PM0.27m
3:25AM0.11m
4:42PM0.29m
4:07AM0.14m
5:42PM0.30m
4:50AM0.16m
6:40PM0.30m
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
part cloud
rain showers
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:00
6:00
6:00
6:00
6:01
6:01
6:01
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:04
7:05
7:05
7:05
7:05
7:05
7:06
 mm
1
1
4
3
4
Temp °C
29
29
29
29
29
29
29
30
29
29
29
29
29
30
29
29
30
29
29
29
29
Feels °C
32
32
34
32
31
33
32
33
34
32
31
34
31
31
32
32
32
32
31
32
33
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SW
16
1.4
SW
15
1.4
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
1.2
SW
16
1
SW
15
1.7
SSW
17
1.7
SSW
16
1.6
SSW
16
1.6
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
15
1.5
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
17
1.4
SW
16
Energy kJ
1164
868
763
667
514
465
595
587
720
424
1644
1461
1273
1257
1112
1112
791
949
711
734
1110
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
S
13
0.8
S
12
0.7
S
12
0.9
SW
18
1.1
SW
18
0.6
SSW
18
1
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.8
SSW
20
0.9
SSW
18
0.5
S
10
0.6
S
9
0.7
SSE
9
0.7
SSE
8
0.8
SSE
8
0.5
S
8
0.7
SSW
19
0.5
SE
9
0.9
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
14
1
SE
8
Energy kJ
273
196
141
455
719
209
347
249
432
565
44
56
79
62
69
31
329
36
559
357
136
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSE
6
0.6
SW
20
0.5
SW
20
0.7
S
12
0.7
S
11
0.6
S
11
0.6
S
11
0.5
SSW
20
0.5
SW
12
0.6
SW
12
0.2
ESE
7
0.2
ESE
6
0.2
E
6
0.1
S
20
0.1
S
18
0.4
SE
8
0.5
S
8
0.4
SSE
8
0.6
ESE
8
0.7
SE
10
0.1
S
14
Energy kJ
8
306
186
137
119
86
83
227
69
114
5
4
3
8
6
15
33
22
40
94
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSE
6
0.4
SW
7
Energy kJ
7
11
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
1
3
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
3
4
Distance (km)
0
387
0
0
941
0
0
889
0
0
163
26
0
254
0
0
254
0
0
889
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Oaxaca
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Mexico
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
2
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
9
5
7
5
7
5
5
5
6
7
6
5
5
7
5
5
6
9
4
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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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