Chacahua surf break

Chacahua surfForecast / Oaxaca / Mexico

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Wednesday 27 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
30.6° C
(Which is 1.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Chacahua surf forecast from 27 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 31 May, 12AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 21s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 1 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 18s period, SSW swell with 2,187 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 28 May, 6AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 14s 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 Thursday (May 28) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Chacahua in the next 16 days are 1.9m 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 01) at 12AM. 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 Saturday (May 30) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Thu 28th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 14s
Best Surf12AM (Sun 31st May)3ft (0.9m) 21s
Most Powerful12AM (Mon 1st Jun)6ft (1.9m) 18s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 30°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sat morning, min 28°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
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
1
2
0
2
2
0
3
2
0
4
3
1
4
3
1
3
2
0
4
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
1
SW
14
1
SSW
14
1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.6
SW
22
0.9
SSW
21
1.3
SSW
19
1.5
SSW
19
1.9
SSW
18
1.9
SSW
17
1.9
SSW
17
1.7
SSW
16
1.6
SW
16
1.6
SW
16
1.5
SSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
437
424
424
431
424
412
390
425
407
299
372
755
1242
1684
2187
2113
2089
1555
1208
1208
1098
Wind (km/h)
5
N
20
WSW
10
WNW
10
NNE
15
WSW
5
WNW
10
NNW
20
WSW
10
NW
10
WNW
15
SW
10
NW
10
WNW
15
SW
5
NW
10
W
20
WSW
15
WNW
20
WNW
25
WSW
10
NW
glassy
cross-on
cross
off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
11:35AM0.93m
11:33PM0.64m
12:27PM0.94m
00:31AM0.61m
1:17PM0.95m
1:27AM0.59m
2:05PM0.96m
2:20AM0.59m
2:51PM0.97m
3:09AM0.60m
3:36PM0.98m
3:57AM0.62m
4:19PM0.98m
Low Tide
6:13PM0.30m
5:32AM0.19m
7:16PM0.29m
6:21AM0.20m
8:11PM0.26m
7:11AM0.20m
8:59PM0.23m
8:00AM0.19m
9:43PM0.20m
8:48AM0.17m
10:24PM0.18m
9:34AM0.17m
11:03PM0.16m
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:58
5:58
5:58
5:58
5:58
5:58
5:58
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:57
6:58
6:58
6:58
6:59
6:59
6:59
9
12
4
1
Temp °C
30
30
29
27
29
29
30
30
29
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
29
30
30
29
32
31
32
29
30
33
33
32
33
32
32
34
32
32
34
31
31
32
30
29
31
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
1
SW
14
1
SSW
14
1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
21
1.3
SSW
19
1.5
SSW
19
1.9
SSW
18
1.9
SSW
17
1.9
SSW
17
1.7
SSW
16
1.6
SW
16
1.6
SW
16
1.5
SSW
16
Energy kJ
437
424
424
431
424
412
390
425
407
299
295
755
1242
1684
2187
2113
2089
1555
1208
1208
1098
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
8
0.5
S
8
0.5
S
8
0.5
S
9
0.5
S
8
0.6
S
7
0.6
S
8
0.5
S
8
0.5
S
8
0.5
S
8
0.8
S
16
0.9
S
16
1.2
S
16
1
S
16
1.3
S
14
1.2
S
14
1.1
S
14
1
S
13
0.9
S
13
0.8
S
12
0.6
S
12
Energy kJ
32
29
35
37
33
37
44
31
28
31
329
422
696
482
691
590
472
336
268
180
101
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
ESE
8
0.3
ESE
7
0.2
ESE
7
0.2
E
6
0.4
SW
16
0.2
ESE
7
0.2
SSW
20
0.3
SSW
20
0.4
SW
18
0.5
SSW
18
0.6
SW
22
0.8
SSW
16
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.1
NW
16
0.1
SW
24
0.1
SW
22
0.3
SW
21
0.4
SSW
20
0.4
SSW
20
Energy kJ
12
10
4
3
65
4
37
75
82
178
372
330
309
330
10
22
19
72
163
151
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WNW
6
0.3
WNW
6
0.2
WNW
6
0.3
WNW
3
0.3
WNW
4
0.2
WNW
4
0.2
WNW
4
0.4
NW
4
0.5
S
7
0.5
W
3
0.6
W
4
Energy kJ
3
6
3
2
3
1
1
3
25
6
11
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
3
3
1
4
4
2
4
4
2
4
4
3
4
Distance (km)
0
1164
26
0
970
0
0
1356
0
26
977
0
75
974
0
86
970
26
26
276
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Oaxaca
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Mexico
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
9
9
6
5
4
5
5
5
7
7
6
5
4
4
4
5
6
4
4
4
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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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