Chacahua Surf Break

Chacahua Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 15.96° N 97.78° W

Issued: 5 pm 18 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Chacahua sea temperature is
31.1° C

1.6°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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


Chacahua surf forecast from 19 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 19 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 23 Jun, 3PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 17s period, SSW swell with 1,644 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 19 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s 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 Friday (Jun 19) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 15s. 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 1.7m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 23) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jun 24) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Fri 19th Jun)4.5ft (1.3m) 16s
Best Surf12AM (Fri 19th Jun)4.5ft (1.3m) 16s
Most Powerful 3PM (Tue 23rd Jun)5.5ft (1.7m) 17s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 30°C on Fri afternoon, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 30°C on Sun afternoon, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
1
4
4
2
4
4
2
3
4
2
3
3
1
4
4
2
4
3
1
4
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SW
16
1.3
SW
16
0.9
SW
18
1.5
SW
15
1.6
SW
16
1.6
SW
16
1.4
SW
15
1.4
SW
14
1.2
SW
14
1
SW
18
1.1
SW
14
1
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
1.2
SW
16
0.9
SSW
18
1.7
SSW
17
1.7
SSW
16
1.6
SSW
16
1.6
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
728
897
449
962
1179
1164
868
763
606
614
465
508
587
720
565
1644
1461
1273
1257
1098
1112
Wind (km/h)
15
SW
10
NW
5
NNE
15
SW
5
WNW
5
NW
15
SW
10
WNW
5
NE
15
SSW
5
NW
5
NNW
15
SSW
5
NW
5
NNW
10
SSW
5
NW
15
NW
25
W
10
NNW
20
SE
Wind State
on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
on
cross
glassy
on
glassy
glassy
on
glassy
glassy
on
glassy
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-on
High Tide
5:13PM1.11m
5:44AM0.88m
6:04PM1.06m
6:43AM0.93m
6:53PM0.99m
7:39AM0.96m
7:41PM0.91m
8:33AM0.97m
8:29PM0.82m
9:25AM0.97m
9:16PM0.74m
10:15AM0.96m
10:05PM0.67m
11:03AM0.95m
Low Tide
11:43PM0.02m
11:43AM0.06m
00:30AM0.01m
12:43PM0.12m
1:16AM0.02m
1:42PM0.18m
2:00AM0.04m
2:42PM0.23m
2:43AM0.07m
3:42PM0.27m
3:25AM0.11m
4:42PM0.29m
4:07AM0.14m
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thunderstorm
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part cloud
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6:00
6:00
6:00
6:00
6:00
6:01
6:01
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7:04
7:04
7:04
7:05
7:05
7:05
7:05
7:05
 mm
3
4
2
9
2
4
4
20
2
7
Temp °C
29
28
28
30
29
29
29
29
29
30
29
29
30
29
29
29
29
29
29
29
28
Feels °C
31
32
31
32
34
32
31
33
33
34
34
32
33
33
32
32
33
30
29
32
30
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SW
16
1.3
SW
16
1
SW
15
1.5
SW
15
1.6
SW
16
1.6
SW
16
1.4
SW
15
1.4
SW
14
1.2
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
1.2
SW
16
1
SW
15
1.7
SSW
17
1.7
SSW
16
1.6
SSW
16
1.6
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
16
Energy kJ
728
897
415
962
1179
1164
868
763
606
514
465
508
587
720
424
1644
1461
1273
1257
1098
1112
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
11
0.7
S
15
0.9
SW
18
0.7
S
14
0.8
S
13
0.9
S
13
0.8
S
12
0.8
S
12
0.9
SW
18
1
SW
18
0.6
SSW
18
1
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.8
SSW
20
0.9
SSW
18
0.6
S
9
0.6
S
9
0.6
S
9
0.6
S
9
0.8
SE
8
0.6
ESE
7
Energy kJ
97
213
449
200
219
273
196
184
455
614
209
347
249
432
565
63
57
56
54
80
37
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
15
0.5
SSW
11
0.7
S
14
0.5
S
6
0.4
SSE
6
0.3
SSE
6
0.6
SW
20
0.5
SW
20
0.7
S
12
0.7
S
11
0.6
S
11
0.6
S
11
0.5
S
10
0.6
SW
12
0.6
SW
12
0.1
S
21
0.1
S
20
0.3
ESE
7
0.5
S
8
0.4
SSE
8
Energy kJ
161
68
191
20
13
8
306
186
137
116
86
81
51
89
114
9
8
10
30
21
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
6
0.4
SSW
6
0.2
E
6
0.2
E
6
Energy kJ
19
13
3
3
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
4
4
2
4
4
4
4
4
2
3
3
3
4
4
2
4
4
4
4
4
Distance (km)
974
0
0
970
0
0
550
3
0
974
0
0
951
0
0
969
0
26
225
0
30
Best forecast wave conditions in Oaxaca
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Mexico
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
4
4
5
8
9
7
7
6
6
6
5
6
5
5
7
6
7
9
7
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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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