Sipacate surfForecast / Pacific Coast / Guatemala

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Sunday 14 Sep 2025 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
30.0° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Sipacate this week:

The surf forecast for Sipacate over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 15) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Sipacate in the next 12 days are 1.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 15) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 21) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Mon 15th Sep)5ft (1.6m) 18s
Best Surf 3AM (Mon 15th Sep)5ft (1.6m) 18s
Most Powerful 3PM (Mon 15th Sep)6ft (1.9m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sipacate over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 23°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sun
21
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
4
4
2
4
4
2
4
3
1
2
3
2
2
2
1
4
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.4
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.9
SSW
1.9
SSW
1.9
SSW
1.8
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.7
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
0.8
SSW
2.5
SE
0.4
SSW
2.5
SSE
Period(s) (?)1818161616151515151414141313131312128157
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)11751464192217741807145311911240127399485070148239636128921716993184640
Wind
(km/h)
5
NE
10
E
20
ESE
10
NNW
5
ENE
10
SSW
10
NNE
0
N
10
WSW
10
N
10
ESE
10
SSW
15
NNW
5
N
10
SW
5
E
5
NE
15
SE
10
NNE
20
E
25
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
glasscross-
on
cross-
off
glasscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
oncross-
off
glasscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:22AM
1.80
8:54PM
1.47
9:28AM
1.70
10:06PM
1.44
10:38AM
1.64
11:20PM
1.46
11:47AM
1.62
12:26AM
1.53
12:48PM
1.64
1:20AM
1.63
1:40PM
1.66
2:06AM
1.72
2:25PM
1.69
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:54AM
0.27
2:51PM
0.32
3:00AM
0.36
4:00PM
0.38
4:13AM
0.43
5:10PM
0.40
5:28AM
0.44
6:14PM
0.37
6:35AM
0.41
7:08PM
0.33
7:32AM
0.35
7:54PM
0.29
8:20AM
0.29
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sun
21
Sunrise-5:52--5:52--5:52--5:52--5:52--5:52--5:52-
Sunset--6:06--6:05--6:04--6:04--6:02--6:01--6:00
mod rain
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
mod rain
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
9123-24--1-211--102130310
Temp. °C262828272929272930272928252828272626252527
Feels °C (?)302929313232313332303330283131312929282627
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Eyeball surf reportRecent Eyeball Surf Reports for Pacific Coast

  1. weather stationWind Update Continuing clean conditions at Sipacate (calm at El Ceibillo wx 86 km from Sipacate). 1.1m 18s long period groundswell from the SSW with a 0.9m 13s groundswell, also from the SSW and a 0.7m 8s swell, also from the SSE. 3 swells combining to make bigger set waves.

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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 12 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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