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Sipacate surfForecast / Pacific Coast / Guatemala
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Sipacate surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Sipacate sea temperature is
30.0° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Sipacate this week:
The surf forecast for Sipacate over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 03) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 14s is also forecast. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Sipacate in the next 16 days are 1.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 06) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 30) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Sun 3rd May) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Tue 5th May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Wed 6th May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sipacate over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 31°C on Thu morning, min 27°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 31°C on Sun morning, min 27°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 30 | Friday 1 | Saturday 2 | Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | Wed 6 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | |
232 | 290 | 178 | 81 | 85 | 86 | 98 | 71 | 102 | 80 | 169 | 121 | 107 | 120 | 147 | 291 | 487 | 191 | 405 | 428 | 554 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | |
High Tide | 1:40AM1.54m | 1:55PM1.81m | 2:23AM1.56m | 2:35PM1.85m | 3:04AM1.58m | 3:13PM1.86m | 3:42AM1.58m | 3:51PM1.85m | 4:20AM1.56m | 4:30PM1.82m | 4:59AM1.53m | 5:08PM1.77m | 5:39AM1.49m | 5:47PM1.71m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:39AM0.36m | 8:23PM0.25m | 8:20AM0.33m | 9:02PM0.21m | 8:59AM0.31m | 9:40PM0.18m | 9:37AM0.30m | 10:18PM0.18m | 10:14AM0.31m | 10:55PM0.21m | 10:52AM0.35m | 11:33PM0.25m | 11:30AM0.40m | ||||||||
— | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | |
— | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:22 | |
2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | 4 | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | |
Temp °C | 29 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 30 |
33 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 33 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 32 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 |
232 | 290 | 178 | 81 | 70 | 73 | 98 | 71 | 73 | 73 | 71 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 92 | 291 | 487 | 191 | 405 | 428 | 554 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | SE 6 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 12 | W 5 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 8 |
32 | 10 | 47 | 48 | 85 | 86 | 47 | 46 | 102 | 46 | 17 | 121 | 107 | 120 | 118 | 64 | 43 | 41 | 57 | 37 | 23 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 5 | W 17 | SE 6 | S 14 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | S 11 | W 6 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 13 | WNW 6 | SSW 18 | S 21 | SE 6 | ESE 5 |
4 | 6 | 5 | 35 | 5 | 3 | 30 | 51 | 46 | 80 | 169 | 22 | 20 | 97 | 147 | 114 | 3 | 123 | 9 | 5 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 2 | WNW 3 | W 2 | WNW 3 | WNW 3 | W 3 | WNW 3 | WNW 3 | W 3 | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | W 5 | W 5 | — | SSW 2 | — | — | W 5 | — | WSW 5 | WSW 3 |
1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 20 | 11 | 13 | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 11 | 11 | 550 | 11 | 11 | 650 | 11 | 11 | 618 | 33 | 11 | 506 | 0 | 0 | 543 | 0 | 0 | 657 | 33 | 0 | 601 |
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Information about the Sipacate Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Sipacate provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Sipacate can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Sipacate 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 (Sipacate) 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 Sipacate 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 Guatemala - Pacific Coast? If you are looking for accommodation near Sipacate, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Guatemala - Pacific Coast, consider staying in La Gomera which is 24 km (15 miles) away. Other places in and around Guatemala - Pacific Coast where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Pueblo Nuevo Tiquisate which is 42 km (26 miles) away, San Jose, Santa Lucia Cotzumalguapa and Esquintla.












