Punta Chipehua Surf Break

Lat Long: 16.01° N 95.40° W

Punta Chipehua Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 20 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Punta Chipehua sea temperature is
30.0° C
0.5° 

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 20 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 22 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 17s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 24 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SSW swell with 475 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 13s 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 Thursday (Aug 20) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s. 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 0.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) 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 1.1m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 20) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Thu 20th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 13s
Best Surf12AM (Sat 22nd Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 17s
Most Powerful 9PM (Mon 24th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 36°C on Thu afternoon, min 26°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Thu morning, calm by Sat afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 34°C on Mon morning, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
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Monday
24
Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Height (m)
Direction
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0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SW
13
0.7
SW
13
0.6
SSW
13
0.8
S
11
0.8
SSW
17
0.7
SW
16
0.8
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.6
SW
19
0.7
SW
18
0.8
SSW
18
0.6
SW
18
0.9
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17
0.9
SSW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.5
SW
15
0.5
SW
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
236
180
170
106
144
373
258
257
321
293
323
408
255
405
475
214
206
255
196
112
106
Wind (km/h)
25
NNE
25
NE
15
NNE
10
NE
10
NNE
10
N
10
NNE
5
NW
10
N
10
NNE
5
NW
10
N
10
NE
5
SW
10
NNW
10
NNE
15
WSW
10
NNW
5
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5
SW
10
N
Wind State
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High Tide
8:19PM0.94m
8:57AM1.18m
9:06PM0.87m
9:46AM1.13m
9:57PM0.83m
10:39AM1.10m
10:55PM0.80m
11:34AM1.09m
11:58PM0.81m
12:30PM1.10m
00:58AM0.86m
1:22PM1.11m
1:52AM0.93m
Low Tide
2:34PM0.28m
2:17AM0.21m
3:24PM0.33m
3:00AM0.26m
4:19PM0.37m
3:48AM0.30m
5:18PM0.38m
4:44AM0.33m
6:17PM0.37m
5:46AM0.34m
7:09PM0.35m
6:48AM0.34m
7:55PM0.31m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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