Chicama - El Cape / Keys Surf Break

Lat Long: 7.71° S 79.46° W

Chicama - El Cape / Keys Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 22 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Chicama - El Cape / Keys sea temperature is
20.0°C
2.3° 

Chicama - El Cape / Keys surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Chicama - El Cape / Keys surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 16s period, SW swell with 1,654 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Chicama - El Cape / Keys this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Chicama - El Cape / Keys in the next 16 days are 1.8m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 12s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 7PM (Fri 28th Aug)6ft (1.8m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Chicama - El Cape / Keys over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, let me level with you. I’ve looked this stretch over real close, and for the next couple of weeks, it’s a pretty grim picture for a proper paddle session at Chicama - El Cape / Keys. We’ve got a whole heap of days where the wind is just blowing straight onshore from the south, and that's no good for lining up a clean ride. The first solid recommendation doesn’t show up until the end of the month, so we’re looking at a gap of several days with nothing worth calling out.

From Saturday the 22nd of August right through until Thursday the 27th of August, it's all "poor surf conditions." The swell is small, mostly under 3ft, with short periods around 8 seconds, and that southerly wind is ruining any chance of a decent wave. The combined swell energy is weak, reading between 161 and 530, so there's just no punch. The water temp on the 22nd is 68°, which is about 4° warmer than normal, so that’s notably warm for this time of year, but it doesn't help the surf.

We finally get a bit of a pulse around Friday the 28th of August. The morning shows a 4ft swell from the SW with a 17-second period, and the combined energy jumps to a strong 1059. But the comment is still "marginal surf forecast or questionable tide conditions," and the wind is still onshore. It's a tease, but not a goer. The afternoon gets bigger at 6ft from the SW, but the onshore wind and "poor surf conditions" tag kills it.

Saturday the 29th of August stays similar with 5ft swell from the SW, but again, onshore wind spoils the party. The combined energy is high at 1110, but it’s messy. This pattern of building swell but trash wind continues right through to the end of the month and into September.

Now, the first real standout that gets my blood pumping is Thursday the 3rd of September. Thursday morning we see a 5ft swell from the WSW with a long 19-second period. The combined energy is a very strong 1574. The comment is "marginal surf forecast or questionable tide conditions," but that's the best we've seen. That WSW direction and that period could set up a proper line down the point if the tide plays ball. The wind is a gentle breeze from the south, still onshore, but lighter than the weeks before. It’s not glassy, but it’s the best chance for a wave with some real push and length. It’s only a 2 out of 10 score, but in this run, that’s the peak.

Friday the 4th of September morning is similar: 6ft from the SW, 16-second period, combined energy of 1587. Again, marginal. The swell is there, the energy is strong, but the wind is just enough to mess with the face.

Look, if you're desperate, the 3rd of September morning is the one to circle on the calendar. That long-period WSW swell hitting a point break could be special. But don't expect perfection. It’s a wait-and-see game. For now, the setup is more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing with all this wind.

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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 19°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

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SW
19
0.5
SW
18
0.5
SW
18
0.5
SW
17
0.5
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
14
0.9
S
9
0.4
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14
0.4
SW
14
0.4
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18
0.5
SW
16
0.4
SW
21
0.6
WSW
20
0.8
WSW
18
1.2
SW
17
1.8
SW
16
1.8
SW
15
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
108
162
155
147
132
91
135
77
73
119
73
72
88
129
110
256
436
874
1552
1381
Wind (km/h)
20
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20
SSE
20
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25
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15
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15
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25
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15
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20
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25
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15
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15
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High Tide
2:04AM1.01m
1:14PM0.85m
2:49AM1.08m
2:10PM0.91m
3:23AM1.16m
2:53PM0.97m
3:52AM1.24m
3:30PM1.04m
4:19AM1.30m
4:06PM1.10m
4:45AM1.35m
4:41PM1.15m
Low Tide
6:54PM0.43m
8:34AM0.65m
7:56PM0.37m
9:11AM0.59m
8:40PM0.31m
9:41AM0.53m
9:16PM0.25m
10:08AM0.47m
9:48PM0.21m
10:35AM0.41m
10:20PM0.19m
11:02AM0.35m
10:51PM0.19m
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Information about the Chicama - El Cape / Keys Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Chicama - El Cape / Keys provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Chicama - El Cape / Keys can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Chicama - El Cape / Keys 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 (Chicama - El Cape / Keys) 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 Chicama - El Cape / Keys 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.

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