
Surf Forecasts:
Punta Chipehua surf forecast from 19 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 23 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 23 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 17s period, SSW swell with 1,383 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 21 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 14s 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 Sunday (Jun 21) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Punta Chipehua in the next 16 days are 1.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 23) at 6PM. 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 Wednesday (Jun 24) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Sun 21st Jun) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Tue 23rd Jun) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Tue 23rd Jun) | 5ft (1.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Punta Chipehua over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 30°C on Thu afternoon, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 34°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thu 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 18 | SW 14 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
567 | 728 | 822 | 505 | 875 | 886 | 743 | 685 | 536 | 547 | 368 | 452 | 502 | 653 | 525 | 817 | 1259 | 1170 | 1126 | 909 | 832 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:14PM1.44m | 5:50AM1.23m | 6:05PM1.36m | 6:46AM1.26m | 6:56PM1.27m | 7:41AM1.27m | 7:48PM1.16m | 8:34AM1.26m | 8:40PM1.06m | 9:27AM1.24m | 9:34PM0.97m | 10:19AM1.22m | 10:28PM0.90m | 11:09AM1.20m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:40PM-0.03m | 11:51AM0.08m | 00:29AM-0.01m | 12:50PM0.15m | 1:17AM0.03m | 1:49PM0.22m | 2:04AM0.09m | 2:49PM0.28m | 2:52AM0.15m | 3:50PM0.32m | 3:39AM0.21m | 4:51PM0.33m | 4:27AM0.25m | ||||||||
— | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | |
6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:55 | — | — | 6:55 | — | — | 6:55 | — | 6:55 | |
mm | — | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 6 | — | 4 | 1 | — | — | 8 | 1 |
Temp °C | 30 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 34 | 34 | 29 | 32 |
Feels °C | 31 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 29 | 34 | 34 | 30 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
567 | 728 | 822 | 505 | 875 | 886 | 743 | 685 | 536 | 453 | 368 | 452 | 502 | 653 | 360 | 817 | 1259 | 1170 | 1126 | 909 | 832 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | S 14 | SW 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SW 14 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SSE 7 |
97 | 95 | 178 | 297 | 212 | 209 | 105 | 136 | 90 | 547 | 319 | 205 | 205 | 336 | 525 | 301 | 39 | 61 | 57 | 19 | 5 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | S 15 | S 6 | S 14 | SSW 21 | SSE 6 | SW 20 | SW 20 | SW 18 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | SW 12 | S 10 | SSE 9 | SE 8 | S 20 | S 8 | S 8 | ESE 7 |
115 | 109 | 29 | 186 | 45 | 8 | 186 | 186 | 157 | 85 | 57 | 54 | 49 | 69 | 48 | 47 | 2 | 32 | 22 | 12 | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 3 | SW 4 | — | S 6 | S 6 | — | S 6 | SSW 6 | — | — | WSW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | NNE 4 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 |
5 | 15 | — | 29 | 19 | — | 12 | 13 | — | — | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 12 | 71 | 44 | 38 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1050 | 95 | 35 | 1022 | 85 | 35 | 785 | 85 | 0 | 1152 | 95 | 0 | 845 | 0 | 0 | 1050 | 0 | 0 | 469 | 0 | 17 |
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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.










