Chacahua surf break

Chacahua surfForecast / Oaxaca / Mexico

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Thursday 23 Apr 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
28.8° 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 Friday (Apr 24) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m 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 1.1m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 23) 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 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Fri 24th Apr)3.5ft (1.0m) 13s
Best Surf12AM (Fri 24th Apr)3.5ft (1.0m) 13s
Most Powerful12PM (Thu 23rd Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
2
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
2
2
0
2
1
0
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SSW
13
1
SSW
13
1
SSW
13
1
S
12
0.8
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
12
0.7
S
12
0.6
SSW
18
0.6
S
18
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
S
16
0.8
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
S
16
0.6
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
14
1
S
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
458
367
361
319
195
198
198
192
137
243
222
341
236
284
371
145
139
198
222
163
394
Wind (km/h)
15
WNW
25
W
15
NW
15
WNW
25
WSW
20
WNW
20
WNW
25
WSW
20
WNW
15
WNW
25
WSW
15
WNW
10
W
20
WSW
10
WNW
5
W
15
SW
10
NW
10
W
20
SW
15
NW
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
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
00:05AM0.70m
12:54PM0.90m
1:07AM0.66m
Low Tide
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
6:24PM0.29m
6:13AM0.22m
7:35PM0.28m
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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6:11
6:09
6:09
6:09
6:09
6:07
6:07
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6:46
6:46
6:47
6:47
6:47
6:47
6:49
1
Temp °C
29
29
28
29
29
28
29
29
27
29
29
28
29
29
28
28
29
28
29
29
28
29
29
30
29
28
29
28
28
28
29
29
29
30
30
30
29
30
31
29
29
30
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SSW
13
1
SSW
13
1
SSW
13
1
S
12
0.8
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
12
0.7
S
12
0.7
S
11
0.7
SSW
11
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
S
16
0.8
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
13
0.7
S
9
0.7
SSW
15
0.7
S
9
1
S
14
Energy kJ
458
367
361
319
195
198
198
192
137
125
128
341
236
284
371
145
139
80
222
83
394
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
6
0.1
W
15
0.1
W
14
0.5
W
5
0.3
S
15
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
S
19
0.4
SSW
19
0.6
SSW
18
0.6
S
18
0.6
S
11
0.6
S
11
0.6
S
11
0.6
S
10
0.6
S
10
0.6
S
9
0.6
SSW
16
0.7
S
9
0.6
SSW
14
0.2
WNW
13
Energy kJ
1
4
4
11
38
25
26
30
124
243
222
89
86
85
76
65
60
198
85
163
18
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
15
0.1
SW
18
0.1
SE
7
0.1
W
14
0.1
W
14
0.2
W
13
0.1
W
13
0.2
W
13
0.3
SSW
15
0.5
W
4
0.3
SW
16
0.2
WNW
13
0.5
W
4
0.2
WNW
16
0.4
W
5
0.4
S
17
0.5
S
16
0.5
S
13
0.2
WNW
16
0.4
SSW
12
0.1
W
7
Energy kJ
4
12
2
4
4
14
3
13
42
9
40
17
10
25
7
94
134
87
25
47
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
W
4
0.7
W
4
0.6
W
4
0.6
W
5
0.7
W
4
0.6
W
5
0.6
W
5
0.6
W
4
0.6
W
4
0.6
W
4
0.5
W
5
0.3
W
5
0.2
W
5
0.2
WNW
5
0.2
W
3
Energy kJ
9
16
13
16
17
15
15
12
12
12
10
4
2
3
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
Distance (km)
26
1356
0
456
970
26
26
980
26
225
970
26
246
969
0
0
1301
0
106
974
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Oaxaca
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Mexico
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
6
6
8
5
6
6
4
6
9
5
8
5
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.

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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