Champerico surfForecast / Pacific Coast / Guatemala

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Friday 29 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
30.8° C
(Which is 1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Champerico surf forecast from 30 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 30 May, 9PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 21s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 1 Jun, 12PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 18s period, SSW swell with 2,120 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 29 May, 9PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 14s 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 Friday (May 29) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 19s. 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 1.9m 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 01) 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 0.2m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jun 03) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Fri 29th May)3.5ft (1.0m) 14s
Best Surf 9PM (Sat 30th May)2.5ft (0.8m) 21s
Most Powerful12PM (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 11mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 30°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 31°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
3
3
1
4
4
2
4
4
2
4
3
1
4
4
1
4
4
2
4
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SSW
14
1
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
14
1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
21
1
SSW
20
1.3
SSW
19
1.5
SSW
19
1.8
SSW
18
1.8
SSW
17
1.8
SSW
17
1.6
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
15
1.6
SSW
18
1.2
SSW
18
1.7
SSW
19
1.8
SSW
18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
367
389
472
421
362
712
790
1159
1527
1922
1900
1835
1214
1067
859
721
683
1471
903
1960
2056
Wind (km/h)
0
NW
10
WSW
10
E
5
ESE
10
SSW
5
ENE
0
ENE
15
SSW
0
N
0
ESE
15
WSW
5
N
15
NW
15
WSW
5
NE
5
NW
15
WSW
5
E
5
NNW
15
SW
10
E
glassy
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
off
glassy
on
glassy
glassy
on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
off
glassy
on
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross-off
High Tide
1:23PM1.62m
1:53AM1.30m
2:05PM1.64m
2:35AM1.32m
2:46PM1.65m
3:16AM1.34m
3:27PM1.66m
3:57AM1.35m
4:06PM1.65m
4:38AM1.36m
4:46PM1.62m
5:19AM1.36m
5:24PM1.58m
Low Tide
7:58PM0.28m
7:46AM0.35m
8:39PM0.24m
8:27AM0.33m
9:18PM0.21m
9:08AM0.31m
9:57PM0.20m
9:48AM0.31m
10:35PM0.20m
10:28AM0.33m
11:13PM0.22m
11:08AM0.37m
11:50PM0.25m
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5:37
5:37
5:37
5:37
5:37
5:37
5:37
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6:31
6:31
6:32
6:32
6:32
6:34
6:34
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3
1
2
3
1
3
1
6
1
2
Temp °C
30
30
28
29
30
28
30
30
29
30
30
29
30
30
27
30
31
29
30
30
28
33
33
31
31
33
32
33
32
33
32
32
33
32
32
31
32
33
34
32
32
31
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SSW
14
1
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
14
1
SSW
14
1
SSW
13
1.1
SSW
13
1.3
SSW
19
1.5
SSW
19
1.8
SSW
18
1.8
SSW
17
1.8
SSW
17
1.6
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
15
1.6
SSW
18
1.1
SSW
15
1.7
SSW
19
1.8
SSW
18
Energy kJ
367
389
472
421
362
342
402
1159
1527
1922
1900
1835
1214
1067
859
721
683
1471
566
1960
2056
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
21
0.2
SSW
20
0.2
SSW
24
0.5
SSW
18
0.5
SSW
22
0.9
SSW
21
1
SSW
20
1.2
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
14
0.8
S
12
0.3
S
6
0.2
SSW
21
0.4
SW
21
0.6
SSW
20
0.8
SSW
19
0.8
SSW
20
0.4
SSE
10
1.2
SSW
18
0.4
SSE
6
0.4
SSE
7
Energy kJ
17
37
56
178
268
712
790
542
549
180
7
44
113
253
465
495
31
903
14
16
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
26
0.2
SSW
19
0.4
SW
24
0.5
S
6
0.5
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
16
0.9
S
13
0.7
SW
14
0.2
S
7
0.2
SSW
22
0.4
SW
21
0.5
S
11
0.5
S
10
0.2
ESE
6
Energy kJ
13
37
141
20
146
100
272
214
4
45
113
55
51
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
3
2
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Distance (km)
0
523
0
0
758
0
0
766
0
0
674
0
101
135
0
0
815
0
0
443
0
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Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
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Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
7
7
6
5
5
4
4
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
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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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