Punta Chipehua Surf Break

Lat Long: 16.01° N 95.40° W

Punta Chipehua Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 am 28 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Punta Chipehua sea temperature is
30.3°C
1.5° 

Punta Chipehua surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Punta Chipehua surf forecast from 28 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 1 Oct, 3AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 1 Oct, 6PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, WSW swell with 1,140 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 30 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period with SW 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 Wednesday (Sep 30) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 1.2m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Punta Chipehua in the next 16 days are 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 01) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Oct 04) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Wed 30th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 16s
Best Surf 3AM (Thu 1st Oct)8ft (2.5m) 8s
Most Powerful 6PM (Thu 1st Oct)10ft (3.0m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Punta Chipehua over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
3:48PM1.08m
4:11AM1.39m
4:30PM1.09m
4:55AM1.43m
5:13PM1.09m
5:40AM1.44m
5:58PM1.08m
6:28AM1.42m
6:46PM1.06m
7:18AM1.37m
7:38PM1.05m
8:13AM1.30m
8:38PM1.03m
Low Tide
9:53AM0.14m
9:45PM0.11m
10:37AM0.09m
10:27PM0.06m
11:21AM0.08m
11:10PM0.03m
12:07PM0.08m
11:56PM0.03m
12:54PM0.10m
00:46AM0.05m
1:45PM0.14m
1:40AM0.10m
2:39PM0.18m
2:41AM0.17m
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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.

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