Champerico surfForecast / Pacific Coast / Guatemala

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Saturday 23 May 2026 CST
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Champerico surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Champerico sea temperature is
30.6° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Champerico this week:

The surf forecast for Champerico over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 24) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Champerico in the next 16 days are 1.4m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 25) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (May 27) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Sun 24th May)2ft (0.6m) 16s
Best Surf 9AM (Mon 25th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 17s
Most Powerful12PM (Mon 25th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 17s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 31°C on Sat morning, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 31°C on Tue morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
2
3
0
3
4
0
1
3
1
3
1
0
1
2
0
2
2
0
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
14
0.8
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
19
0.8
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
17
1.3
SSW
17
1.2
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
1
SSW
14
1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
15
0.7
SW
13
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
214
318
181
830
279
620
1081
900
592
576
530
515
347
384
352
294
353
175
303
261
325
Wind (km/h)
10
NW
20
WSW
5
N
10
NW
20
W
0
N
0
N
15
SW
15
NW
0
NNW
15
SW
10
NNE
10
NW
20
W
10
NW
5
NW
15
SW
10
ENE
0
NNE
20
WSW
5
NNE
cross
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross-on
glassy
glassy
on
cross
glassy
on
off
cross
cross-on
cross
glassy
on
off
glassy
on
cross-off
High Tide
8:14PM1.54m
8:59AM1.55m
9:15PM1.43m
10:00AM1.55m
10:18PM1.35m
10:57AM1.56m
11:20PM1.30m
11:50AM1.57m
00:17AM1.28m
12:39PM1.59m
1:07AM1.29m
1:23PM1.62m
1:53AM1.30m
Low Tide
2:06PM0.31m
2:35AM0.22m
3:13PM0.38m
3:32AM0.29m
4:22PM0.42m
4:29AM0.35m
5:26PM0.41m
5:24AM0.38m
6:24PM0.38m
6:15AM0.39m
7:14PM0.33m
7:02AM0.38m
7:58PM0.28m
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clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:39
5:37
5:37
5:37
5:37
5:37
5:37
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:30
6:30
6:30
6:30
6:31
6:31
6:31
6
1
2
3
1
6
8
3
Temp °C
31
31
29
31
31
29
31
31
27
31
31
29
31
31
29
31
30
28
29
30
28
33
33
34
32
32
33
33
32
28
33
33
33
33
33
32
34
32
32
30
31
32
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
14
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
13
1.1
SSW
19
0.8
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
17
1.3
SSW
17
1.2
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
1
SSW
14
1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
15
0.7
SW
13
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
Energy kJ
214
318
181
830
279
620
1081
900
592
576
530
515
347
384
352
294
353
175
303
261
325
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
9
0.5
S
7
0.6
SSW
16
0.7
SW
19
0.6
SSW
18
0.5
S
8
0.6
S
8
0.5
S
10
0.5
SSW
8
0.5
S
8
0.5
S
8
0.5
S
8
0.4
S
7
0.4
SE
6
0.4
SSE
7
0.5
S
7
0.5
S
7
0.4
SSW
16
0.5
S
6
0.4
S
7
0.5
SSW
7
Energy kJ
39
26
173
372
226
31
47
46
41
34
37
29
16
10
19
27
23
97
21
15
26
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
21
0.3
SW
10
0.2
SSW
20
0.6
S
9
0.5
S
8
0.2
SSW
10
0.3
WSW
10
0.4
SE
7
0.4
SE
6
0.2
ESE
5
0.1
SW
8
0.3
SSE
7
0.2
SSW
8
0.3
SE
6
0.2
ESE
6
0.5
S
6
0.1
SW
21
0.3
SSW
19
0.4
SSW
18
Energy kJ
45
14
38
59
32
10
18
12
11
3
3
11
7
6
3
20
17
74
107
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
W
4
0.3
W
3
0.3
ENE
6
0.5
W
4
0.2
WNW
4
0.2
WNW
4
0.5
W
3
Energy kJ
1
1
8
6
2
2
4
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
3
2
3
4
3
3
3
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
101
643
0
112
646
0
0
443
26
0
619
0
75
747
26
0
540
0
0
815
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Guatemala - Pacific Coast
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
3
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Guatemala
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
3
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
5
9
9
7
7
6
6
7
9
5
5
5
5
4
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Information about the Champerico Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Champerico provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Champerico can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Champerico 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 (Champerico) 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 Champerico 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 Guatemala - Pacific Coast? If you are looking for accommodation near Champerico, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Guatemala - Pacific Coast, consider staying in Champerico which is 16 km (10 miles) away. Other places in and around Guatemala - Pacific Coast where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Coatepeque which is 39 km (24 miles) away, Retalhuleu, Nuevo San Carlos and Colomba.

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