
Surf Forecasts:
Chicama - El Cape / Keys surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period, SW swell with 1,347 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 1.6m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Chicama - El Cape / Keys over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer.
Well, I gotta be straight with you – it’s a tough run ahead. The forecast for Chicama – El Cape / Keys is looking pretty grim for the next two weeks. We’re staring down a long stretch of poor surf conditions, with a lot of onshore wind and only marginal moments. The first real chance to even think about a paddle isn’t until Sunday, the 26th of July, and even then it’s a weak one.
The water is a notable 72°F right now, which is a whopping 8°F warmer than normal for this time of year. That’s way out of the ordinary, so expect it to feel like a warm bath.
Let’s walk through it. Sunday morning, the 26th, we’ve got a tiny swell of 2ft from the SW, but with a long period of 20 seconds. That’s a proper groundswell, but the energy is moderate (953). The wind is onshore from the S at 9 mph, and the comment says it’s marginal. It’s a long, slow-moving swell that’s going to break straight on this point, so it’s not offering much in the way of shape. The afternoon gets worse – clear sky but onshore wind picks up to 12 mph, and the swell’s only 3ft with a 15-second period. Poor conditions.
Monday the 27th morning is a little better: 4ft from the SW, 18-second period, moderate energy (1047), and light onshore breeze at 6 mph. Still, it’s a marginal call. The afternoon is back to poor with stronger wind.
Tuesday the 28th morning has a cross-on wind at 6 mph, with 5ft swell and 16-second period. The energy is moderate (945) but the wind is ruining it. The rest of the week is a blur of onshore wind, poor surf, and dropping energy. By Thursday the 30th, the swell is down to 4ft, period 12 seconds, and the wind is howling from the S at 16 mph. Forget it.
The weekend of the 1st and 2nd of August is flat and poor. Saturday the 1st morning has 2ft and strong onshore wind. Not worth getting out of bed.
There’s a tiny flicker of hope on Monday the 3rd of August morning – 5ft from the SSW with 12-second period and light onshore wind at 6 mph. The energy is moderate (641), but it’s still a poor surf call. The rest of that week is more of the same: onshore wind, weak swell, poor conditions.
The best we can say is the morning of Friday the 7th of August. It’s still onshore wind at 9 mph, but the swell is 3ft from the SW with a long 15-second period. The energy is moderate (671). It’s just a marginal surf forecast, but if you’re desperate, that’s the most promising window in the whole run. After that, it’s back to the same old story: onshore winds and poor surf right through the 10th of August.
Honestly, for the next two weeks, this is a kite-surfing setup, not a paddle-surfing one. The waves are small, the wind is strong and onshore, and the quality just isn’t there. For a beginner-friendly point like El Cape, this is a real bummer. But hey, it’s a long stretch – forecasts can change. Keep your eye on the 7th of August.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun morning, min 20°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 20°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SW 20 | WSW 15 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 15 | SW 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
388 | 382 | 460 | 905 | 1061 | 1347 | 883 | 795 | 676 | 630 | 511 | 488 | 466 | 386 | 386 | 281 | 272 | 158 | 134 | 146 | 207 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 2:21PM0.93m | 3:47AM1.16m | 3:06PM0.97m | 4:21AM1.21m | 3:45PM1.01m | 4:53AM1.27m | 4:22PM1.04m | 5:23AM1.31m | 4:58PM1.07m | 5:52AM1.33m | 5:34PM1.08m | 6:19AM1.34m | 6:11PM1.09m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:00PM0.26m | 9:59AM0.55m | 9:38PM0.21m | 10:33AM0.51m | 10:12PM0.17m | 11:05AM0.48m | 10:45PM0.15m | 11:36AM0.45m | 11:16PM0.16m | 12:06PM0.42m | 11:47PM0.19m | 12:37PM0.40m | 00:18AM0.24m | ||||||||
6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | |
— | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 |
Feels °C | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 24 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
251 | 242 | 180 | 905 | 1061 | 1347 | 883 | 795 | 676 | 630 | 511 | 488 | 466 | 386 | 386 | 281 | 272 | 158 | 134 | 130 | 207 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | SW 18 | SSW 10 | WNW 14 | SSW 8 | S 7 | W 13 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | W 12 | W 12 | S 6 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 |
314 | 382 | 460 | 111 | 18 | 14 | 59 | 3 | 79 | 64 | 64 | 46 | 47 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 12 | 20 | 122 | 146 | 142 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 20 | SW 20 | WSW 14 | S 7 | — | WNW 13 | W 13 | — | W 13 | S 10 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | W 20 | SSW 11 | WSW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 10 | S 10 | W 11 |
388 | 306 | 264 | 31 | — | 17 | 3 | — | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 23 | 29 | 68 | 19 | 17 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | S 7 | S 7 | — | S 7 | — | — | — | — | — | S 7 | S 4 | S 5 | S 5 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 7 |
— | — | — | — | 42 | 70 | — | 73 | — | — | — | — | — | 47 | 28 | 24 | 34 | 61 | 58 | 66 | 94 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 493 | 56 | 2 | 493 | 2 | 2 | 493 | 2 | 2 | 56 | 2 | 2 | 257 | 2 | 2 | 563 | 56 | 56 | 563 | 56 |
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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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