Chicama - El Cape / Keys Surf Break

Lat Long: 7.71° S 79.46° W

Chicama - El Cape / Keys Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 28 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Chicama - El Cape / Keys sea temperature is
21.2°C
3.5° 

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 29 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 15s period, SW swell with 1,572 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 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 10PM. 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 11s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful10PM (Fri 28th Aug)6ft (1.8m) 15s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s cut through the info and give it to you straight. The next couple of weeks are going to be a waiting game, so don’t go selling your boards just yet.

The outlook for our stretch is pretty grim for the first week and a half. We’ve got a persistent southerly wind blowing onshore the whole time, which is going to chop up whatever swell we have. The energy in the water is there, but it's being ruined by the wind. For a spot like Chicama - El Cape / Keys, which needs clean lines to really shine, this is a frustrating setup.

The first real chance of anything half-decent doesn't show up until Friday, September 4th. The wind drops out, giving us a gentler breeze, and the swell ticks up to around 5ft from the southwest. The period is a solid 16 seconds, so there’s some proper groundswell in it. The energy is pumping, but the forecast still calls it marginal, with some question marks about the tide. It’s not going to be perfect, but it’s the first time the onshores back off, so it could be worth a paddle if you’re desperate.

Honestly, that September 4th morning window is the standout of the whole run. It’s not a classic, but it’s the only time the wind aligns with a pulse of swell. The water is a balmy 70°, which is 6° warmer than normal for this time of year – that’s very unusual, so you won’t need a thick suit.

After that, it’s back to the grind. The wind stays on it, the swell fades, and we’re left with weak energy for most of the following week. There are some days around September 7th and 9th with glimmers of a better period, but the size just isn’t there, and the wind keeps it messy.

So here’s the deal: The best bet on the board is the morning of Friday, September 4th. Get the dawn patrol. It won't be epic, but it'll be the most surfable it gets. For the rest, keep your expectations low and your timing flexible.

Later, Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri morning, min 19°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
2
Thursday
3
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0
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0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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1
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SW
17
1.8
SW
16
1.8
SW
15
1.6
SW
14
1.5
SW
14
1.4
SW
13
1.5
SW
13
1.2
SW
13
1.1
SW
12
1.1
SW
12
1.1
SW
12
1
SW
13
1
SW
12
0.9
SW
12
0.6
SW
17
0.6
SW
15
0.6
WSW
19
0.9
SW
18
0.9
WSW
18
1.2
SW
17
1.4
SW
16
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
864
1675
1471
1079
865
701
744
466
367
355
309
315
277
236
227
188
248
497
541
885
940
Wind (km/h)
25
S
25
S
15
SSE
15
S
25
S
15
SSE
15
S
25
S
20
SSE
15
S
25
S
15
SSE
15
S
25
S
10
SSE
15
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20
S
10
SSE
15
S
20
S
10
SSE
Wind State
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on
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on
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on
High Tide
4:41PM1.15m
5:11AM1.37m
5:16PM1.19m
5:38AM1.37m
5:53PM1.21m
6:06AM1.34m
6:32PM1.20m
6:36AM1.29m
7:15PM1.18m
7:11AM1.21m
8:07PM1.13m
7:51AM1.12m
9:13PM1.08m
Low Tide
11:02AM0.35m
10:51PM0.19m
11:30AM0.29m
11:23PM0.21m
11:58AM0.25m
11:56PM0.26m
12:29PM0.22m
00:32AM0.33m
1:03PM0.22m
1:11AM0.41m
1:41PM0.23m
1:58AM0.50m
2:29PM0.27m
3:00AM0.59m
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6:20
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6:16
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Temp °C
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22
20
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Feels °C
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21
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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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