Champerico surfForecast / Pacific Coast / Guatemala

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Tuesday 26 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
30.7° C
(Which is 1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 Tuesday (May 26) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Champerico in the next 16 days are 1.9m 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 01) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (May 27) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Tue 26th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 15s
Best Surf12AM (Sun 31st May)3ft (0.9m) 21s
Most Powerful 9AM (Mon 1st Jun)6ft (1.9m) 18s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 31°C on Tue afternoon, min 27°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 30°C on Fri afternoon, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
3
2
0
2
1
0
2
1
0
3
2
1
4
4
1
4
4
2
4
4
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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
0.8
SSW
13
1
SSW
14
1
SSW
14
1
SSW
14
1
SSW
14
1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
21
1
SSW
20
1.3
SSW
19
1.5
SSW
19
1.9
SSW
18
1.9
SSW
17
1.8
SSW
17
1.6
SSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
530
515
347
384
384
294
393
219
367
389
431
352
362
712
790
1159
1527
2120
2096
1835
1214
Wind (km/h)
15
SW
10
NNE
5
NNW
20
WSW
5
NNW
5
NW
20
W
5
NW
5
WNW
20
WSW
5
E
10
SE
10
SSW
10
E
10
ESE
15
SSW
0
SE
5
S
15
SW
10
NNW
0
N
on
off
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
glassy
on
cross-off
glassy
High Tide
11:20PM1.30m
11:50AM1.57m
00:17AM1.28m
12:39PM1.59m
1:07AM1.29m
1:23PM1.62m
1:53AM1.30m
2:05PM1.64m
2:35AM1.32m
2:46PM1.65m
3:16AM1.34m
3:27PM1.66m
3:57AM1.35m
Low Tide
5:26PM0.41m
5:24AM0.38m
6:24PM0.38m
6:15AM0.39m
7:14PM0.33m
7:02AM0.38m
7:58PM0.28m
7:46AM0.35m
8:39PM0.24m
8:27AM0.33m
9:18PM0.21m
9:08AM0.31m
9:57PM0.20m
9:48AM0.31m
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thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:37
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
6:31
6:31
6:31
6:31
6:32
6:32
6:32
3
6
9
1
6
2
3
2
6
1
1
1
Temp °C
31
29
31
31
29
31
31
29
30
30
28
29
29
28
30
29
28
30
29
29
29
32
33
33
32
33
33
33
33
31
31
33
31
31
31
32
31
32
32
31
33
31
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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
0.8
SSW
13
1
SSW
14
1
SSW
14
1
SSW
14
1
SSW
14
1
SSW
14
1
SSW
13
1.1
SSW
13
1.3
SSW
19
1.5
SSW
19
1.9
SSW
18
1.9
SSW
17
1.8
SSW
17
1.6
SSW
16
Energy kJ
530
515
347
384
384
294
393
219
367
389
431
352
362
342
402
1159
1527
2120
2096
1835
1214
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
8
0.5
S
8
0.4
S
7
0.4
SSE
7
0.4
SSE
7
0.4
SSW
8
0.5
S
7
0.5
SSW
16
0.1
SW
21
0.2
SSW
20
0.4
SSW
7
0.5
SSW
18
0.5
S
7
0.9
SSW
21
1
SSW
20
1.2
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
14
0.9
S
13
0.9
S
12
0.4
S
7
0.2
SSW
21
Energy kJ
33
29
17
17
16
19
25
140
17
37
18
178
25
712
790
542
585
272
228
14
44
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
7
0.3
SE
6
0.4
SE
7
0.4
SE
6
0.4
SW
8
0.3
SSW
8
0.3
SSW
7
0.4
S
6
0.1
S
26
0.2
SSW
24
0.5
S
7
0.5
SSW
22
0.5
SSW
16
0.5
S
6
0.9
S
13
0.7
SW
14
0.3
S
7
0.2
SSW
22
Energy kJ
11
5
12
10
17
12
9
13
13
56
24
268
146
20
272
214
8
45
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
W
3
0.3
WNW
3
Energy kJ
2
2
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
2
4
4
4
4
4
2
4
4
Distance (km)
643
0
0
643
0
30
702
0
26
443
0
75
107
0
0
107
0
0
588
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Guatemala - Pacific Coast
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Guatemala
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
7
6
7
9
9
6
5
5
5
5
7
6
5
4
4
4
4
7
7
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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