
Surf Forecasts:
Chacahua surf forecast from 15 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 17 Oct, 12AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 18s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 18 Oct, 9AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 16s period, SSW swell with 1,772 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 17 Oct, 12AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 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 Saturday (Oct 17) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 1.5m and 8s is also forecast. 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 1.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 18) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 17) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Sat 17th Oct) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Sat 17th Oct) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Sun 18th Oct) | 6ft (1.9m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Chacahua over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 53mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 29°C on Wed night, min 24°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Thu night, light winds from the NW by Sat afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
656 | 561 | 545 | 767 | 643 | 845 | 1159 | 1653 | 1555 | 1756 | 1772 | 1671 | 1431 | 924 | 911 | 807 | 752 | 732 | 722 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | off | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:43AM1.03m | 5:59PM0.72m | 6:22AM1.00m | 6:38PM0.71m | 7:01AM0.97m | 7:16PM0.70m | 7:39AM0.93m | 7:56PM0.68m | 8:17AM0.88m | 8:37PM0.68m | 8:56AM0.83m | 9:23PM0.69m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:09PM0.10m | 12:14PM0.12m | 11:47PM0.10m | 12:51PM0.14m | 00:25AM0.12m | 1:28PM0.16m | 1:01AM0.15m | 2:04PM0.20m | 1:39AM0.19m | 2:40PM0.23m | 2:21AM0.24m | 3:17PM0.26m | |||||||
— | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | |
— | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | |
mm | 9 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 11 | 2 | 9 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 9 |
Temp °C | 29 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 |
Feels °C | 33 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 34 | 33 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 18 | SW 10 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
656 | 561 | 545 | 767 | 313 | 845 | 420 | 1653 | 1555 | 1756 | 1772 | 1671 | 1431 | 924 | 911 | 807 | 752 | 732 | 722 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | S 7 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SW 9 | SSE 8 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 7 | SW 21 | SSW 20 |
75 | 147 | 106 | 336 | 643 | 251 | 250 | 410 | 404 | 424 | 223 | 188 | 94 | 69 | 48 | 29 | 15 | 113 | 336 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | SSW 22 | WNW 12 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | SSW 13 | SSW 18 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | E 8 | S 7 | SSW 6 | SE 6 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | ESE 7 | W 6 | WNW 6 |
14 | 91 | 53 | 19 | 8 | 225 | 1159 | 181 | 138 | 83 | 20 | 33 | 14 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 5 | 12 | 12 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 6 | SE 5 | SSE 9 | SE 7 | E 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 1 | 70 | 506 | 476 | 34 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 75 | 75 | 163 | 26 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 254 | 0 | 0 | 254 | 0 | 0 | 254 | 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.
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