Chacahua Surf Break

Lat Long: 15.96° N 97.78° W

Chacahua Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 pm 24 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Chacahua sea temperature is
29.9°C
0.6° 

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


Chacahua surf forecast from 25 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 29 Oct, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 31 Oct, 9PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 16s period, SW swell with 1,486 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 25 Oct, 12AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 14s period with SSW 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 (Oct 25) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 9s. 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 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 31) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Oct 25) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Sun 25th Oct)3.5ft (1.0m) 14s
Best Surf 6AM (Thu 29th Oct)4.5ft (1.4m) 16s
Most Powerful 9PM (Sat 31st Oct)5.5ft (1.7m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 24°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
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Period (s)
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SSW
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14
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SSW
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0.8
SSW
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0.6
SW
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
724
384
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241
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655
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628
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Wind (km/h)
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WSW
5
ESE
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SW
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E
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NW
10
WNW
10
WSW
15
NNW
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NNW
15
WSW
10
N
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NE
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W
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NNW
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N
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SW
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NNW
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N
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W
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NNW
Wind State
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glassy
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High Tide
1:10AM0.91m
1:23PM0.64m
2:05AM1.00m
2:19PM0.65m
2:57AM1.07m
3:11PM0.68m
3:48AM1.13m
4:01PM0.71m
4:37AM1.16m
4:51PM0.75m
5:26AM1.17m
5:41PM0.79m
Low Tide
6:19PM0.24m
7:51AM0.27m
7:13PM0.19m
8:49AM0.21m
8:07PM0.13m
9:40AM0.15m
9:01PM0.06m
10:27AM0.11m
9:53PM0.01m
11:13AM0.07m
10:45PM-0.03m
11:58AM0.06m
11:37PM-0.03m
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Temp °C
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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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