Sipacate surfForecast / Pacific Coast / Guatemala

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Wednesday 29 Apr 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
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 TypeTime (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 Forecast

Light 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 Summary

Light 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
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
2
2
0
2
3
0
1
2
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
13
0.5
SSW
12
0.6
S
10
0.6
S
10
0.7
S
10
0.6
S
10
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
15
0.5
SSW
15
0.5
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
13
0.5
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
15
1
SSW
15
1
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
232
290
178
81
85
86
98
71
102
80
169
121
107
120
147
291
487
191
405
428
554
Wind (km/h)
10
WNW
10
NW
25
SW
15
WNW
15
WNW
25
WSW
15
WNW
15
WNW
25
WSW
20
WNW
10
WNW
20
SW
5
N
5
E
15
S
0
SSW
0
W
20
SW
10
W
5
NW
15
SSW
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
thunderstorm
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part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
part cloud
rain showers
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
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5:43
5:43
5:41
5:41
5:41
5:41
5:41
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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)
0.8
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
13
0.5
SSW
12
0.6
S
10
0.6
S
10
0.7
S
10
0.6
S
10
0.6
S
10
0.6
S
10
0.6
S
10
0.6
S
10
0.6
S
10
0.6
S
10
0.7
S
10
0.8
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
15
1
SSW
15
1
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
16
Energy kJ
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)
0.5
S
8
0.4
SE
6
0.5
S
10
0.5
S
10
0.5
SSW
12
0.5
SSW
12
0.4
SSW
12
0.4
SSW
12
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
12
0.6
W
5
0.5
SSW
15
0.5
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
13
0.6
S
9
0.5
S
9
0.5
S
9
0.6
S
9
0.5
S
9
0.4
SSE
8
Energy kJ
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)
0.3
SE
5
0.1
W
17
0.3
SE
6
0.3
S
14
0.3
SE
6
0.2
ESE
6
0.2
SSW
18
0.3
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
12
0.4
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
15
0.3
S
11
0.5
W
6
0.4
SSW
17
0.5
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
13
0.2
WNW
6
0.4
SSW
18
0.1
S
21
0.3
SE
6
0.2
ESE
5
Energy kJ
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)
0.2
WNW
2
0.2
WNW
3
0.3
W
2
0.3
WNW
3
0.3
WNW
3
0.4
W
3
0.4
WNW
3
0.4
WNW
3
0.6
W
3
0.6
WNW
4
0.7
WNW
5
0.5
W
5
0.5
W
5
0.2
SSW
2
0.2
W
5
0.2
WSW
5
0.4
WSW
3
Energy kJ
1
1
1
2
2
3
3
4
8
12
20
11
13
1
2
2
2
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
1
2
2
2
Distance (km)
11
11
550
11
11
650
11
11
618
33
11
506
0
0
543
0
0
657
33
0
601
Best forecast wave conditions in Guatemala - Pacific Coast
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Guatemala
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
6
7
6
9
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
9
9
9
9
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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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