Surf Forecasts:
Masa Chapa surf forecast from 5 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 6 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 8 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 11s period, SW swell with 2,954 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 6 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Masa Chapa this week:
The surf forecast for Masa Chapa over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 06) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Masa Chapa in the next 16 days are 3.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 08) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Sat 6th Jun) | 5ft (1.6m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Sat 6th Jun) | 5ft (1.6m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Mon 8th Jun) | 11ft (3.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Masa Chapa over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 142mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 31°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 179mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 26°C on Mon night, min 24°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Tue morning, light winds from the S by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 5 | Saturday 6 | Sunday 7 | Monday 8 | Tuesday 9 | Wednesday 10 | Thursday 11 | |||||||||||||||
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 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1615 | 1597 | 1471 | 1027 | 989 | 783 | 558 | 2577 | 2791 | 2326 | 2140 | 2150 | 2030 | 1717 | 1115 | 883 | 811 | 412 | 301 | 362 | 257 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:00PM2.06m | 6:39AM1.96m | 6:41PM1.98m | 7:21AM1.97m | 7:26PM1.91m | 8:06AM2.00m | 8:17PM1.85m | 8:55AM2.06m | 9:14PM1.82m | 9:48AM2.14m | 10:16PM1.83m | 10:45AM2.24m | 11:19PM1.88m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:53AM0.63m | 00:20AM0.45m | 12:36PM0.69m | 00:59AM0.51m | 1:24PM0.72m | 1:40AM0.56m | 2:17PM0.72m | 2:26AM0.59m | 3:16PM0.68m | 3:19AM0.60m | 4:17PM0.59m | 4:17AM0.56m | 5:18PM0.47m | ||||||||
5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | |
— | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:08 | — | |
mm | 4 | 9 | 12 | 3 | 8 | 16 | 13 | 7 | 70 | 68 | 11 | 10 | 15 | 10 | 27 | 12 | 9 | 17 | 9 | 19 | — |
Temp °C | 31 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 |
Feels °C | 33 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 9 | SW 8 | SW 24 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | W 9 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
1615 | 1597 | 1471 | 1027 | 989 | 780 | 392 | 271 | 2791 | 2326 | 1431 | 963 | 1121 | 938 | 800 | 452 | 295 | 194 | 301 | 362 | 257 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | SSW 6 | S 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 24 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 14 | WSW 8 | W 8 | WSW 8 |
20 | 3 | 19 | 41 | 29 | 783 | 558 | 271 | 565 | 540 | 2140 | 2150 | 2030 | 1717 | 1115 | 883 | 811 | 412 | 82 | 12 | 49 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 6 | — | SW 6 | — | — | SW 26 | SW 24 | — | SW 22 | SW 20 | — | — | — | — | — | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | W 8 | SW 20 | S 7 |
12 | — | 6 | — | — | 27 | 147 | — | 671 | 1122 | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | 16 | 8 | 49 | 61 | 26 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 7 | S 7 | — | — | SSW 6 | — | — | SW 14 | — | SSW 12 | — | WSW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 8 | — |
32 | 21 | — | — | 97 | — | — | 2577 | — | 2174 | — | 1338 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 75 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 20 | 20 | 54 | 339 | 142 | 54 | 211 | 169 | 276 | 169 | 171 | 169 | 169 | 169 | 187 | 142 | 142 | 187 | 129 | 0 |
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Information about the Masa Chapa Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Masa Chapa provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Masa Chapa can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Masa Chapa 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 (Masa Chapa) 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 Masa Chapa 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 Leon Province? If you are looking for accommodation near Masa Chapa, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Leon Province, consider staying in San Rafael del Sur which is 11 km (7 miles) away. Other places in and around Leon Province where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include El Crucero which is 32 km (20 miles) away, Diriamba, Jinotepe and San Marcos.










