Sipacate surfForecast / Pacific Coast / Guatemala

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Sunday 15 Mar 2026 CST
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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
28.6° 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 Tuesday (Mar 17) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s 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 2.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 15) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Mar 21) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Tue 17th Mar)5ft (1.6m) 16s
Best Surf 6AM (Tue 17th Mar)5ft (1.6m) 16s
Most Powerful 9PM (Sun 15th Mar)6.5ft (2.0m) 17s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
4
0
3
3
0
3
3
0
3
3
0
1
2
0
3
2
0
2
2
0
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.6
SSW
1.8
SSW
2
SSW
1.9
SSW
1.9
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.1
SSW
1
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.6
S
0.9
S
0.7
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.6
S
Period(s) (?)181817161616151515141414141416141513141312
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1728190723301796175214111106911773542500395308261179338206239180257108
Wind
(km/h)
5
NNW
25
SW
15
WNW
10
WNW
25
SW
15
NW
5
NW
20
SSW
5
N
5
N
20
SSW
5
NW
5
NE
20
SSW
0
E
5
E
20
SSW
5
NNW
5
ENE
20
S
5
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
oncrosscross-
on
oncrosscrossonglasscross-
off
cross-
on
crossglasscross-
on
glasscross-
off
oncross-
off
offcross-
on
glass
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:03PM
1.32
12:21AM
1.52
12:56PM
1.45
1:13AM
1.58
1:42PM
1.60
2:00AM
1.65
2:24PM
1.76
2:43AM
1.71
3:05PM
1.90
3:26AM
1.76
3:46PM
2.01
4:08AM
1.78
4:28PM
2.07
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:00PM
0.58
6:46AM
0.48
6:59PM
0.49
7:29AM
0.39
7:50PM
0.38
8:09AM
0.30
8:37PM
0.26
8:49AM
0.21
9:21PM
0.16
9:28AM
0.13
10:05PM
0.08
10:09AM
0.08
10:49PM
0.04
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunrise6:11--6:11--6:11--6:09--6:09--6:09--6:07--
Sunset-6:15--6:15--6:15--6:15--6:15--6:15--6:15-
rain showers
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
1-1-1--12-------11---
Temp. °C282928292927292926302927292926292925292928
Feels °C (?)302930292829303028302830302927292827282832
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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.

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