Chacahua Surf Break

Lat Long: 15.96° N 97.78° W

Chacahua Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 21 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Chacahua sea temperature is
29.7°C
0.4° 

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


Chacahua surf forecast from 22 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 22 Oct, 3AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 18s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 24 Oct, 6AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 14s period, SSW swell with 1,875 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 22 Oct, 3AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 18s 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 Thursday (Oct 22) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 13s. 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 2.2m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 24) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 24) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Thu 22nd Oct)4ft (1.2m) 18s
Best Surf 3AM (Thu 22nd Oct)4ft (1.2m) 18s
Most Powerful 6AM (Sat 24th Oct)7ft (2.2m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sat night, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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18
1.2
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
15
1.7
SSW
14
1.7
SSW
11
2.1
SSW
14
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13
1.8
SSW
11
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SW
12
1.9
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11
1.4
SSW
10
1.3
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9
0.7
SW
15
0.8
SSW
17
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SW
18
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17
1
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16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
759
779
643
1016
679
1158
731
1603
1504
831
1092
762
363
266
217
386
600
553
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Wind (km/h)
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NNW
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15
WSW
10
NNW
10
N
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SSW
5
NNE
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NNE
10
SSW
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N
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WNW
10
NW
15
NW
5
NE
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NW
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NW
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WSW
10
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Wind State
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High Tide
10:15PM0.72m
10:27AM0.73m
11:13PM0.76m
11:22AM0.68m
00:12AM0.83m
12:23PM0.65m
1:10AM0.91m
1:23PM0.64m
2:05AM1.00m
2:19PM0.65m
2:57AM1.07m
3:11PM0.68m
Low Tide
4:11AM0.32m
4:39PM0.28m
5:25AM0.33m
5:26PM0.27m
6:42AM0.32m
6:19PM0.24m
7:51AM0.27m
7:13PM0.19m
8:49AM0.21m
8:07PM0.13m
9:40AM0.15m
9:01PM0.06m
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Temp °C
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Feels °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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