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Chacahua surf break

Chacahua surfForecast / Oaxaca / Mexico

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Wednesday 28 Jan 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
29.3° C
 (Which is 1.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Chacahua this week:

The surf forecast for Chacahua over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 29) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Chacahua in the next 12 days are 0.9m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 30) at 3AM. 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 10s period and expected on Sunday (Feb 01) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Thu 29th Jan)2ft (0.6m) 16s
Best Surf 3AM (Thu 29th Jan)2ft (0.6m) 16s
Most Powerful 3AM (Fri 30th Jan)3ft (0.9m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Chacahua over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 23°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
28
Thursday
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
2
1
0
2
2
0
2
2
0
2
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.9
SSW
1.1
ESE
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.6
S
0.5
SSW
0.5
SSW
0.8
ESE
0.4
SSW
0.5
S
0.7
SE
0.4
SSW
Period(s) (?)1616151515151414131310121213121291313912
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)17517315819124624223628520124925512111713085829255868855
Wind
(km/h)
15
S
10
NNW
10
NE
15
SSW
5
NNE
5
ENE
10
SSW
5
ENE
10
ENE
20
SSW
5
NNW
10
NNE
15
SSW
10
N
10
NNE
10
SSW
10
N
10
ENE
15
SSW
10
E
10
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		onoffcross-
off		oncross-
off		cross-
off		oncross-
off		offoncross-
off		offonoffcross-
off		oncross-
off		cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:19PM
1.08
10:03AM
0.69
11:17PM
1.07
11:05AM
0.67
12:18AM
1.05
12:15PM
0.68
1:20AM
1.03
1:28PM
0.71
2:20AM
1.01
2:41PM
0.76
3:18AM
0.99
3:47PM
0.83
4:11AM
0.96
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:19PM
-0.02
4:48AM
0.25
4:14PM
-0.01
5:51AM
0.26
5:16PM
0.01
6:55AM
0.24
6:24PM
0.05
7:58AM
0.22
7:36PM
0.08
8:55AM
0.18
8:46PM
0.11
9:48AM
0.13
9:52PM
0.13
10:36AM
0.10
Wed
28
Thursday
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Sunrise--7:01--7:01--7:01--7:01--7:00--7:00--7:00
Sunset6:25--6:25--6:27--6:27--6:28--6:28--6:29--
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
----12--1117----------
Temp. °C262626272626272626272626262625262525262625
Feels °C (?)273026283128292927282926252924252726272926
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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 12 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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