Chacahua Surf Break

Lat Long: 15.96° N 97.78° W

Chacahua Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 29 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Chacahua sea temperature is
31.0°C
1.4° 

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


Chacahua surf forecast from 30 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 17s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 17s period, SW swell with 1,842 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 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 Sunday (Aug 30) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s. 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 1.8m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) 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 0.7m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Sun 30th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 14s
Best Surf 9PM (Thu 3rd Sep)5ft (1.5m) 17s
Most Powerful 9AM (Fri 4th Sep)6ft (1.8m) 17s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 30°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
2
Thursday
3
Friday
4
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(10 max)
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3
1
3
3
0
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0
3
3
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3
1
4
4
1
4
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
SW
15
1.4
SW
14
1.4
SW
14
1.2
SW
14
1.2
SSW
13
1.1
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1
SSW
13
1.1
SW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SW
16
1
SW
16
0.9
SW
15
1.5
SSW
18
1.5
SW
17
1.8
SW
17
1.7
SSW
16
1.8
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
940
846
752
556
479
406
394
341
382
290
386
437
508
331
1399
1290
1842
1555
1591
Wind (km/h)
10
NNW
10
NW
15
WSW
10
N
5
NNW
25
WSW
15
NW
10
NW
20
WSW
20
N
5
NNE
10
SSW
10
NNW
5
N
15
SSW
5
NE
5
ENE
15
SSW
10
NNW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
off
off
on
cross-off
glassy
on
off
glassy
on
cross-off
High Tide
4:07AM0.85m
4:18PM0.80m
4:51AM0.93m
4:58PM0.79m
5:34AM0.99m
5:37PM0.77m
6:16AM1.04m
6:16PM0.76m
7:00AM1.07m
6:56PM0.75m
7:45AM1.08m
7:39PM0.75m
Low Tide
9:48PM0.21m
10:17AM0.23m
10:24PM0.16m
11:07AM0.20m
11:01PM0.11m
11:53AM0.18m
11:38PM0.06m
12:38PM0.17m
00:17AM0.02m
1:22PM0.17m
00:59AM-0.01m
2:08PM0.18m
1:44AM-0.02m
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6:16
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6:18
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6:18
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6:45
6:44
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6:43
6:42
6:40
 mm
2
1
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6
1
4
1
14
Temp °C
29
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30
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28
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29
Feels °C
32
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31
32
34
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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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