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Chacahua surfForecast / Oaxaca / Mexico
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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 Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Thu 28th May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Sun 31st May) | 3ft (0.9m) 21s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (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 ForecastHeavy 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 SummaryMostly 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 | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 22 | SSW 21 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | |
437 | 424 | 424 | 431 | 424 | 412 | 390 | 425 | 407 | 299 | 372 | 755 | 1242 | 1684 | 2187 | 2113 | 2089 | 1555 | 1208 | 1208 | 1098 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
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 | ||||||||
5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | |
— | 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) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 21 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 |
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) | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 8 | S 7 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 16 | S 16 | S 16 | S 16 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 |
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) | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 6 | SW 16 | ESE 7 | SSW 20 | SSW 20 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 22 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | — | NW 16 | SW 24 | SW 22 | SW 21 | SSW 20 | SSW 20 |
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) | — | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | — | WNW 6 | WNW 3 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | NW 4 | — | — | — | S 7 | — | — | — | — | — | W 3 | W 4 |
— | 3 | 6 | — | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | 25 | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 11 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 1164 | 26 | 0 | 970 | 0 | 0 | 1356 | 0 | 26 | 977 | 0 | 75 | 974 | 0 | 86 | 970 | 26 | 26 | 276 | 0 |
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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.











