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 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, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 15s period, SW swell with 1,551 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 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 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, Rusty here again, let’s break it down in feet and Fahrenheit.

The outlook for Chicama – El Cape / Keys is a slow burn. The water is 68°F, which is about 4°F warmer than normal for this time of year – that’s noticeably warm, feels like you’re in the tropics.

The first week is a total bust. From 22nd August through the 27th, it’s all poor surf. No point in even looking at it.

The first bit of hope arrives Friday morning, 28th August. We get a moderate energy swell (1302) with waves around 4ft from the WSW, period 17 seconds. That’s a long-period groundswell, which will give the waves some real push at this point break. The wind is a gentle S breeze at 15 km/h, onshore but light. It’s listed as “marginal,” so it’s not a classic, but it’s a start.

That afternoon, the swell bumps up to 6ft (1547 energy) from the SW, 16 seconds, but the wind gets stronger onshore at 20 km/h, and it’s a poor call.

The real gem is Thursday, 3rd September. The morning has a solid 4ft swell from the WSW, 19 seconds, with 1556 energy. The wind is a light S breeze at only 10 km/h – that’s near glassy, perfect for a long-period groundswell to line up clean. The chart says “marginal,” but this is your best bet. The afternoon holds 5ft (1833 energy) from the same direction, 18 seconds, but the wind shifts onshore again.

Friday, 4th September, morning is also worth a look: 5ft from the SW, 16 seconds, 1409 energy, with a light SSE breeze at 15 km/h. Another marginal call, but the swell direction is right and the wind is light.

After that, it fades. The second week drops off into smaller, weaker swells with onshore wind. The gap from 22nd to 27th is a full six days of nothing.

Crowds are never a problem here. It’s a beginner-friendly point, but anything over 5ft starts to push past the learner zone. The 4ft and 5ft days are solid for intermediates and up.

Set your alarm for Thursday, 3rd September, first light. That’s the session to chase.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

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

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Saturday
22
Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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18
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18
0.5
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17
0.5
SW
16
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16
0.5
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16
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15
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0.5
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16
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13
0.6
WSW
20
0.8
WSW
18
1.3
WSW
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1.8
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15
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Energy kJ
113
108
162
155
147
132
91
135
77
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88
129
84
256
427
963
1532
1381
Wind (km/h)
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20
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15
S
15
S
25
S
15
SSE
15
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25
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15
SSE
15
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20
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20
SSE
10
SSW
20
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15
SSE
15
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S
15
SSE
15
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S
15
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High Tide
11:55AM0.83m
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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