Chacahua Surf Break

Chacahua Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 15.96° N 97.78° W

Issued: 5 am 15 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Chacahua sea temperature is
30.4° C

Slightly warmer than usual

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


Chacahua surf forecast from 15 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 16 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 21s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 16 Jun, 3PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 19s period, SW swell with 1,782 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 16 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 21s 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 Tuesday (Jun 16) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 21s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 13s. 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 1.6m 19s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 16) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 16) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Tue 16th Jun)3ft (0.9m) 21s
Best Surf12AM (Tue 16th Jun)3ft (0.9m) 21s
Most Powerful 3PM (Tue 16th Jun)5ft (1.6m) 19s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 31°C on Tue afternoon, min 27°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 30°C on Thu afternoon, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
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
0
4
4
1
4
3
1
4
3
0
4
4
1
4
4
2
4
4
3
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SSW
15
1
SW
21
0.9
SW
21
1.3
SW
19
1.6
SW
19
1.2
SW
19
1.3
SW
18
1.5
SW
18
1.2
SW
17
1.2
SW
16
1.2
SW
16
1.3
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
1.5
SW
15
1.6
SW
16
1.6
SW
16
1.4
SW
15
1.3
SW
14
0.9
SW
18
1
SW
18
1.1
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
706
881
756
1198
1782
1026
996
1327
831
737
728
897
479
962
1179
1164
868
676
536
614
404
Wind (km/h)
10
NW
25
W
10
NW
5
NW
20
WSW
10
NW
10
WNW
20
SW
5
NW
0
N
20
SW
5
WNW
5
E
15
S
5
NNE
5
N
15
S
10
NNE
5
NE
5
WSW
20
W
Wind State
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross
on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
on
glassy
glassy
on
off
glassy
cross-on
cross
High Tide
2:29PM1.16m
2:37AM0.71m
3:26PM1.17m
3:41AM0.76m
4:21PM1.15m
4:44AM0.83m
5:13PM1.11m
5:44AM0.88m
6:04PM1.06m
6:43AM0.93m
6:53PM0.99m
7:39AM0.96m
7:41PM0.91m
Low Tide
9:11PM0.13m
8:37AM-0.03m
10:03PM0.09m
9:40AM-0.02m
10:54PM0.05m
10:42AM0.01m
11:43PM0.02m
11:43AM0.06m
00:30AM0.01m
12:43PM0.12m
1:16AM0.02m
1:42PM0.18m
2:00AM0.04m
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
thunderstorm
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:58
5:58
5:58
5:58
6:00
6:00
6:00
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:02
7:04
7:04
7:04
7:04
7:04
7:05
 mm
1
4
8
1
1
6
2
11
2
1
25
Temp °C
30
30
29
30
31
30
30
30
29
29
30
29
28
29
28
28
29
27
28
28
28
Feels °C
32
30
31
33
33
34
32
32
32
32
32
32
31
31
33
31
31
30
31
31
29
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
13
1.3
SW
19
1.6
SW
19
1.2
SW
19
1.3
SW
18
1.5
SW
18
1.2
SW
17
1.2
SW
16
1.2
SW
16
1.3
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
1.5
SW
15
1.6
SW
16
1.6
SW
16
1.4
SW
15
1.3
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
Energy kJ
706
594
479
1198
1782
1026
996
1327
831
737
728
897
479
962
1179
1164
868
676
536
514
404
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
8
1
SW
21
0.9
SW
21
1.1
SSW
13
1
SSW
13
1
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
12
0.7
SSW
11
0.7
S
7
0.6
SSE
7
0.9
SW
18
0.7
S
14
0.7
S
13
0.8
S
13
0.8
S
12
0.8
S
12
0.9
SW
18
1
SW
18
0.6
SSW
18
Energy kJ
44
881
756
427
321
292
233
210
161
113
52
37
449
200
171
215
196
184
455
614
209
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
19
0.6
SSW
8
0.6
SSW
7
0.5
S
7
0.5
S
7
0.4
S
7
0.3
SSW
7
0.4
SSE
7
0.4
SE
7
0.5
S
16
0.6
SSW
11
0.7
S
15
0.7
S
14
0.4
SSE
7
0.4
SSE
6
0.4
SSE
6
0.6
SW
20
0.5
SW
20
0.7
S
12
0.7
S
11
0.6
S
11
Energy kJ
303
44
43
26
27
17
9
16
12
129
97
213
191
18
14
12
306
186
137
119
86
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
WNW
4
0.5
S
7
0.4
SW
7
0.4
SSW
6
0.3
WNW
8
Energy kJ
8
28
11
10
12
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
4
4
4
4
4
2
4
3
3
4
4
2
4
4
3
4
4
4
3
Distance (km)
0
970
0
0
548
0
26
974
0
0
548
0
0
970
0
0
670
0
0
26
26
Best forecast wave conditions in Oaxaca
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Mexico
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
3
3
4
4
3
4
4
2
4
4
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
8
7
6
5
6
6
4
9
8
9
9
8
6
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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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