Surf Forecasts:
Punta Chipehua surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 18s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 18s period, SW swell with 1,111 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 13s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Punta Chipehua this week:
The surf forecast for Punta Chipehua over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 18s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Punta Chipehua in the next 16 days are 1.4m 18s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Punta Chipehua over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 35°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 35°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | |||||||||||||||
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 19 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
293 | 323 | 408 | 255 | 405 | 395 | 214 | 206 | 255 | 196 | 112 | 174 | 154 | 316 | 274 | 376 | 679 | 1073 | 929 | 1018 | 893 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 10:39AM1.10m | 10:55PM0.80m | 11:34AM1.09m | 11:58PM0.81m | 12:30PM1.10m | 00:58AM0.86m | 1:22PM1.11m | 1:52AM0.93m | 2:10PM1.13m | 2:40AM1.02m | 2:55PM1.14m | 3:23AM1.11m | 3:36PM1.14m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:18PM0.38m | 4:44AM0.33m | 6:17PM0.37m | 5:46AM0.34m | 7:09PM0.35m | 6:48AM0.34m | 7:55PM0.31m | 7:46AM0.32m | 8:35PM0.27m | 8:39AM0.28m | 9:11PM0.22m | 9:28AM0.25m | 9:47PM0.18m | ||||||||
6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | |
— | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:38 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:36 | — | |
mm | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 34 | 34 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 35 | 35 | 30 | 34 | 34 | 29 | 35 | 35 | 29 | 34 | 34 | 27 | 34 | 35 | 29 |
Feels °C | 34 | 35 | 32 | 35 | 35 | 33 | 33 | 35 | 33 | 35 | 35 | 32 | 33 | 35 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 29 | 33 | 33 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 13 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
108 | 282 | 408 | 140 | 405 | 395 | 214 | 206 | 255 | 196 | 112 | 174 | 134 | 316 | 274 | 376 | 679 | 1073 | 929 | 1018 | 893 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SSW 12 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 9 | SSE 8 | SW 18 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SSE 9 | SE 8 | SSE 8 |
204 | 323 | 215 | 255 | 131 | 61 | 49 | 48 | 47 | 45 | 40 | 24 | 154 | 132 | 118 | 57 | 159 | 109 | 280 | 178 | 99 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 8 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | NE 5 | NE 4 | SSW 11 | SSE 8 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SW 19 | SW 13 | S 4 | — | S 11 | SSW 9 |
293 | 96 | 90 | 67 | 36 | 98 | 81 | 55 | 50 | 13 | 6 | 22 | 22 | 33 | 54 | 236 | 109 | 9 | — | 10 | 61 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 5 | ENE 4 | NE 4 | NE 5 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | NE 5 | ENE 4 | NE 4 | NNE 5 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | NE 5 | ENE 5 | NE 4 | NE 5 | ENE 5 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 4 | — |
19 | 20 | 9 | 14 | 22 | 17 | 25 | 34 | 5 | 33 | 28 | 16 | 30 | 24 | 7 | 26 | 48 | 9 | 17 | 11 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 1196 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 427 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 545 | 0 |
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Information about the Punta Chipehua Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Punta Chipehua provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Punta Chipehua can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Punta Chipehua 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 (Punta Chipehua) 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 Punta Chipehua 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.
Punta Chipehua is 30 km (19 miles) from Salina Cruz. If you plan a holiday in Oaxaca, look for hotels and other accommodation in Salina Cruz. Salina Cruz has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.











