Chacahua surf break

Chacahua surfForecast / Oaxaca / Mexico

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Wednesday 06 May 2026 CST
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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
28.3° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

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 (May 07) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 16s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m 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 1.6m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore 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 09) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Thu 7th May)3ft (0.9m) 14s
Best Surf12AM (Sat 9th May)4ft (1.2m) 19s
Most Powerful 9PM (Sat 9th May)5ft (1.6m) 18s

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


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Short Range Forecast

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

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
3
2
0
2
2
0
4
3
1
4
3
1
3
3
1
3
3
0
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SW
16
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.8
S
16
0.8
S
15
0.8
S
14
0.6
SSW
18
1
S
13
1.2
SSW
19
1.1
SSW
19
1.1
SSW
18
1.5
SSW
18
1.3
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
15
1
SSW
14
1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
471
276
288
336
283
268
229
345
933
894
751
1309
915
1094
778
740
600
568
437
431
328
Wind (km/h)
15
WNW
25
WSW
15
NW
15
W
20
WSW
15
NW
10
W
20
WSW
15
NW
10
WNW
20
WSW
10
NW
10
W
20
WSW
10
NW
0
SW
10
S
10
NW
5
WNW
15
SW
15
WNW
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
on
cross
High Tide
6:08PM0.98m
6:31AM0.67m
6:45PM0.95m
7:09AM0.67m
7:20PM0.92m
7:47AM0.68m
7:54PM0.87m
8:27AM0.71m
8:30PM0.82m
9:12AM0.75m
9:10PM0.77m
10:02AM0.81m
9:58PM0.72m
Low Tide
11:30AM0.15m
00:42AM0.15m
12:07PM0.17m
1:17AM0.17m
12:45PM0.20m
1:49AM0.19m
1:24PM0.24m
2:20AM0.21m
2:09PM0.27m
2:52AM0.22m
3:03PM0.30m
3:28AM0.22m
4:08PM0.32m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
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6:03
6:03
6:03
6:03
6:03
6:01
6:01
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6:50
6:51
6:51
6:51
6:52
6:52
6:52
Temp °C
30
30
28
29
29
28
29
29
28
29
29
28
29
30
28
29
29
28
29
30
29
31
31
31
30
30
32
30
29
30
29
29
31
30
31
32
31
31
30
32
31
32
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SW
16
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
0.8
S
14
0.8
S
13
1
S
13
1.2
SSW
19
1.1
SSW
19
1.1
SSW
18
1.5
SSW
18
1.3
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
15
1
SSW
14
1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
Energy kJ
471
276
288
336
241
268
229
345
933
894
751
1309
915
1094
778
740
600
568
437
431
328
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSE
9
0.4
S
18
0.6
S
16
0.8
S
16
0.8
S
15
0.7
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
13
1
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
13
0.9
S
13
0.8
S
13
0.8
SSW
12
0.7
S
12
0.7
S
12
0.7
S
10
0.7
S
10
0.6
S
10
0.7
S
9
0.7
S
10
Energy kJ
26
98
198
322
283
171
104
218
168
288
219
284
222
189
136
134
102
100
73
85
89
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
19
0.4
SSE
9
0.4
SSE
9
0.5
S
8
0.4
SSE
8
0.5
S
8
0.6
SSW
18
0.5
SW
13
0.3
S
16
0.4
S
15
0.5
S
15
0.2
WNW
12
0.5
SW
12
0.2
WNW
12
0.4
SW
11
0.1
SE
6
0.1
W
11
0.2
ESE
6
0.2
SSW
20
0.3
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
18
Energy kJ
66
26
25
36
22
33
214
83
45
72
104
14
71
14
32
1
2
4
38
66
127
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WNW
4
0.5
W
4
0.4
W
4
0.5
W
3
0.4
WNW
4
0.4
SSW
8
0.5
W
3
0.5
SSW
8
0.4
WNW
4
0.4
SSW
9
0.4
NW
7
0.2
WNW
6
0.2
WNW
7
0.1
NW
9
Energy kJ
6
9
4
5
4
25
6
39
5
26
13
4
5
3
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
3
3
1
2
3
1
4
4
1
4
4
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
Distance (km)
26
970
0
225
977
0
225
977
0
352
970
0
118
970
0
0
254
0
0
220
26
Best forecast wave conditions in Oaxaca
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
3
4
4
3
4
3
3
3
3
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Mexico
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
3
3
2
3
3
3
4
4
2
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
6
5
5
5
5
5
6
5
5
4
4
5
9
5
9
9
5
9
9
8
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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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