Chacahua Surf Break

Lat Long: 15.96° N 97.78° W

Chacahua Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 25 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Chacahua sea temperature is
30.8° C
1.2° 

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


Chacahua surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 26 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 19s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with 2,434 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 26 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 19s 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 Sunday (Jul 26) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 9s. 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 2.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Sun 26th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 19s
Best Surf 6AM (Sun 26th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 19s
Most Powerful 6AM (Tue 28th Jul)6.5ft (2.0m) 17s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 30°C on Sun afternoon, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
31
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(10 max)
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4
0
4
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4
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3
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3
0
4
4
0
3
3
1
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
SSW
19
1.6
SW
18
1.6
SW
18
1.7
SW
18
1.8
SW
18
1.9
SW
17
2
SW
17
2
SSW
17
1.9
SSW
16
1.9
SSW
16
1.7
SSW
16
1.7
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
15
1.5
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
13
1.1
SSW
13
1
SSW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2044
1571
1518
1777
1996
1869
2347
2406
1900
1787
1479
1441
974
886
763
603
506
421
341
Wind (km/h)
10
NNW
10
NNW
20
WSW
10
NNW
10
NNW
15
SW
0
SSE
10
NNW
10
SW
15
NW
5
WNW
20
WSW
15
NW
5
NNW
20
WSW
10
N
5
NNW
15
SSW
10
N
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
on
off
High Tide
10:59PM0.58m
12:01PM0.90m
11:52PM0.56m
12:52PM0.90m
00:51AM0.56m
1:43PM0.90m
1:53AM0.58m
2:33PM0.90m
2:54AM0.62m
3:20PM0.90m
3:49AM0.67m
4:04PM0.89m
Low Tide
4:52AM0.16m
6:48PM0.31m
5:42AM0.18m
7:43PM0.31m
6:37AM0.20m
8:34PM0.29m
7:36AM0.22m
9:18PM0.26m
8:36AM0.23m
9:58PM0.23m
9:33AM0.24m
10:34PM0.20m
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6:09
6:11
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6:11
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7:04
7:04
7:02
7:02
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7:01
 mm
3
3
9
1
Temp °C
29
29
30
29
29
30
29
27
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Feels °C
33
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33
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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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