Champerico surfForecast / Pacific Coast / Guatemala

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Tuesday 07 Apr 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
29.8° 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 Wednesday (Apr 08) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 15s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Champerico in the next 16 days are 1.3m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 10) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Wed 8th Apr)2ft (0.6m) 18s
Best Surf 6PM (Wed 8th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 13s
Most Powerful12PM (Fri 10th Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 31°C on Fri morning, min 27°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
2
2
0
3
2
0
2
2
0
2
3
0
1
2
0
1
2
0
3
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.8
SSW
1
SSW
1
SSW
1.1
SSW
1.1
SSW
1.1
SSW
1.1
SSW
1.1
SSW
1
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.7
SSW
1
SSW
Period(s) (?)121818141319181817161616161515151414141616
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)297204209269253325399651629643635620589498411334330261331240463
Wind
(km/h)
5
SW
15
SW
5
WNW
5
NNW
20
WSW
10
NNW
10
NW
20
WSW
10
NW
10
SE
20
SW
10
NW
5
ESE
20
WSW
5
NW
0
NNW
20
SW
5
WNW
10
NW
20
W
5
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glassonglasscross-
off
oncross-
off
crossoncrosscrossoncrossglassoncrossglassoncrosscrosscross-
on
glass
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:18PM
1.59
6:42AM
1.31
6:59PM
1.51
7:26AM
1.24
7:43PM
1.43
8:15AM
1.19
8:33PM
1.37
9:12AM
1.17
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:57AM
0.30
12:41AM
0.29
12:35PM
0.37
1:23AM
0.37
1:16PM
0.44
2:09AM
0.44
2:04PM
0.51
3:01AM
0.49
3:03PM
0.56
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Sunrise5:58--5:58--5:58--5:56--5:56--5:56--5:56--
Sunset-6:20--6:20--6:21--6:21--6:21--6:21--6:21-
clear
clear
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
--1-21--------111----
Temp. °C303029303027313029313029313129313129313029
Feels °C (?)323132333130333133333033333233343233333033
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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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