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Chamela surfForecast / Jalisco / Mexico
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Monday 04 May 2026 CSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Chamela surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Chamela sea temperature is
24.6° C
(Which is 1.2°C colder than average for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Chamela this week:
The surf forecast for Chamela over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 05) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Chamela in the next 16 days are 1.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 10s period and expected on Monday (May 04) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Tue 5th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Sat 9th May) | 4ft (1.2m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Sat 9th May) | 5ft (1.5m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Chamela over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Mon morning, min 22°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 22°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | S 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 21 | SSW 16 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | |
158 | 367 | 362 | 305 | 309 | 393 | 318 | 191 | 203 | 206 | 160 | 106 | 211 | 385 | 469 | 885 | 751 | 1393 | 915 | 1165 | 778 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross | |
High Tide | 11:04AM0.86m | 9:28PM1.15m | 11:39AM0.79m | 9:39PM1.11m | 12:36PM0.72m | 9:47PM1.07m | 9:48PM1.01m | 9:21PM0.94m | 7:20PM0.92m | 3:39AM0.76m | 6:37PM0.96m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 3:27PM0.65m | 4:50AM0.22m | 3:28PM0.68m | 5:21AM0.29m | 3:06PM0.70m | 6:00AM0.37m | 7:05AM0.45m | 9:55AM0.49m | 2:08AM0.76m | 11:21AM0.47m | 00:54AM0.65m | ||||||||||
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 | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — |
 | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:25 | — | — | 7:25 | — | — | 7:25 | — |
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Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 24 | 29 | 29 | 24 | 28 | 29 | 25 | 28 | 29 | 25 | 28 | 29 | 25 | 29 | 29 | 25 | 29 | 30 | 25 |
30 | 29 | 24 | 29 | 28 | 25 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 29 | 30 | 26 | 29 | 30 | 26 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 28 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | SSW 21 | SSW 16 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
 kJ | 158 | 367 | 362 | 305 | 309 | 393 | 318 | 191 | 203 | 45 | 40 | 53 | 53 | 385 | 469 | 885 | 751 | 1393 | 915 | 1165 | 778 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | WNW 5 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | WNW 6 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 18 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | S 12 | WNW 6 | S 13 | WNW 12 | S 12 |
| kJ | 82 | 56 | 53 | 21 | 33 | 31 | 28 | 28 | 16 | 206 | 160 | 82 | 211 | 35 | 34 | 25 | 71 | 15 | 87 | 55 | 102 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | NW 12 | NW 12 | S 10 | NW 12 | WNW 11 | SSE 9 | NW 15 | NW 14 | NW 14 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | SW 13 | S 13 | S 12 | WNW 6 | S 15 | NW 12 | S 13 | WNW 12 |
| kJ | 127 | 39 | 37 | 51 | 22 | 13 | 29 | 34 | 54 | 48 | 81 | 106 | 92 | 88 | 116 | 71 | 16 | 67 | 34 | 32 | 54 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | WNW 3 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | — | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 67 | 4 | 45 | 34 | 23 | 39 | — | 21 | 44 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 107 | 606 | 0 | 0 | 133 | 0 | 0 | 133 | 0 | 0 | 133 | 0 | 0 | 601 | 0 | 0 | 133 | 0 | 0 | 133 | 53 |
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Information about the Chamela Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Chamela provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Chamela can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Chamela 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 (Chamela) 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 Chamela 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.
Chamela is 76 km (47 miles) from Cihuatlan. If you plan a holiday in Jalisco, look for hotels and other accommodation in Cihuatlan. Cihuatlan has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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