Surf Forecasts:
Champerico surf forecast from 8 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 11 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 12s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 11 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 12s period, S swell with 10,516 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 7 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 22s period with SSW swell.
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 (Jun 07) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 22s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 1.1m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Champerico in the next 16 days are 6.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 11) 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 0.9m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 11) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Sun 7th Jun) | 3ft (0.9m) 22s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Thu 11th Jun) | 15ft (4.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Thu 11th Jun) | 20ft (6.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Champerico over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 38mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 165mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 30°C on Wed morning, min 23°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, strong winds from the SE by Thu morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 7 | Monday 8 | Tuesday 9 | Wednesday 10 | Thursday 11 | Friday 12 | Saturday 13 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SE 11 | SSE 12 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 11 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
880 | 656 | 1042 | 1730 | 3162 | 4454 | 2251 | 2225 | 1341 | 1107 | 991 | 2460 | 5707 | 10260 | 6856 | 2069 | 1313 | 417 | 620 | 589 | 544 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 7:24PM1.39m | 8:08AM1.41m | 8:12PM1.33m | 8:56AM1.47m | 9:06PM1.29m | 9:49AM1.55m | 10:06PM1.27m | 10:45AM1.64m | 11:08PM1.28m | 11:42AM1.73m | 00:10AM1.32m | 12:40PM1.82m | 1:09AM1.38m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:19PM0.49m | 1:42AM0.36m | 2:12PM0.51m | 2:24AM0.37m | 3:11PM0.49m | 3:12AM0.37m | 4:14PM0.44m | 4:07AM0.34m | 5:17PM0.36m | 5:05AM0.29m | 6:18PM0.27m | 6:06AM0.22m | 7:16PM0.17m | ||||||||
5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | |
— | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:36 | — | — | 6:36 | — | — | 6:36 | — | — | 6:36 | — | — | 6:37 | — | |
mm | — | 5 | 3 | — | 5 | 13 | 10 | 2 | — | — | 7 | 25 | 22 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 15 | 1 | — | 5 | — |
Temp °C | 30 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 30 | 29 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 33 | 31 | 27 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 30 | 31 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSE 11 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 11 | WSW 10 | SSW 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 |
880 | 656 | 602 | 1730 | 3162 | 4454 | 2251 | 2225 | 1341 | 1107 | 991 | 942 | 2653 | 4905 | 4780 | 2069 | 1313 | 363 | 155 | 589 | 544 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 24 | SSW 23 | SW 7 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 9 | WSW 8 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | — | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 8 | WSW 8 |
224 | 311 | 140 | 319 | 283 | 612 | 343 | 275 | 177 | 470 | 415 | 594 | 249 | — | 186 | 182 | 336 | 250 | 620 | 99 | 90 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 6 | S 8 | SSW 21 | SSW 15 | — | SE 11 | SE 9 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | SSW 20 | — | — | SSW 18 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | SSW 7 |
3 | 30 | 1042 | 522 | — | 79 | 246 | 170 | 137 | 69 | 43 | 16 | 75 | — | — | 280 | 163 | 417 | 134 | 143 | 56 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WSW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 11 | SSE 12 | S 12 | SSW 12 | E 3 | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2460 | 5707 | 10260 | 6856 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 101 | 405 | 26 | 0 | 466 | 0 | 0 | 397 | 29 | 0 | 388 | 107 | 107 | 388 | 443 | 101 | 75 | 75 | 107 | 107 | 0 |
Best forecast wave conditions in Guatemala - Pacific Coast | |||||||||||||||||||||
Best forecast wave conditions in Guatemala | |||||||||||||||||||||
Header Global | |||||||||||||||||||||
- Map Icons:
Break
Live Wave Height (m)
Live Wind Speed (km/h)
Surf Rating (10 Max)
Ocean Swells (m)
Wind Speed (km/h)
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.










