Surf Forecasts:
Chacopata surf forecast from 27 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 3s period, ENE swell with 8 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Chacopata this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Chacopata in the next 16 days are 0.6m 3s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 3s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Chacopata over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you—this outlook for Chacopata is a tough one. We’re looking at a solid 16-day window, but honestly, there’s barely a ripple worth paddling for. The surf is just not showing up. We’ve got a long stretch of flat, poor conditions ahead, so don’t go getting your hopes up.
The whole period kicks off with a tiny pulse on Monday afternoon, the 27th of July. We’re talking a knee-high 0.7ft swell from the ENE, with a short, weak period of 2 seconds. The combined energy is basically nothing (1). To make matters worse, we’ve got onshore wind from the NE at 9 mph, making it messy. The water is sitting at 25°, which is a whopping 4°F colder than normal for this time of year—that’s a very unusual chill, so you’ll want a thick wetsuit if you’re even thinking about getting in. But honestly, don’t bother.
From there, it’s a desert. Tuesday the 28th through to the end of the forecast on the 11th of August is just a parade of tiny, weak swells, mostly under 2ft, with periods barely cracking 3 seconds. The wind is almost always onshore or cross-onshore, blowing from the NE or ENE at 12 to 28 mph. The combined energy figures are all single-digit numbers—1, 2, 3, maybe an 8 here and there—which is about as weak as it gets. Every single entry in the data says “poor surf conditions.” There are no standouts. No hidden gems. Just flat, choppy, blown-out water.
The break itself, Chacopata, is a consistent reef setup that’s exposed to the swell, but with the swell coming from the ENE and the optimum direction being NE, it’s a mismatch. The crowds are “sometimes” an issue, but with nothing to ride, it’s a ghost town anyway.
Look, this is one of those blank runs. For this area, it’s not unusual to see a long stretch with no real surf. The forecasts can always change, but as it stands, you’re better off saving the wax for another week. There’s nothing here for paddle surfing. If you’re really desperate, the wind is consistent and strong, so the setup might look more interesting for kite surfing than anything else.
Stay patient, and check back in with me later.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 25°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Thu afternoon, light winds from the ESE by Sat morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 2 | — | — | NE 3 | — | NE 6 | NE 3 | — | ENE 2 | NE 3 | E 2 | NE 8 | NE 3 | — | ENE 2 | NE 3 | ESE 2 | ENE 2 | ENE 3 | — |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 4:45AM0.36m | 5:21AM0.37m | 5:55AM0.36m | 6:24AM0.35m | 10:55PM0.21m | 6:47AM0.33m | 10:40PM0.23m | 7:06AM0.30m | 10:54PM0.26m | |||||||||||
Low Tide | 1:52PM0.02m | 2:15PM0.04m | 2:29PM0.06m | 2:38PM0.08m | 00:46AM0.20m | 2:48PM0.10m | 2:15AM0.20m | 3:04PM0.11m | 3:21AM0.18m | |||||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — |
 | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:38 | — | — | 6:38 | — | — | 6:38 | — | — | 6:38 | — | — | 6:37 | — |
mm | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 28 |
Feels °C | 30 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 2 | — | — | NE 3 | — | — | NE 3 | — | ENE 2 | NE 3 | E 2 | — | NE 3 | — | ENE 2 | NE 3 | ESE 2 | ENE 2 | ENE 3 | — |
| kJ | 1 | — | — | 4 | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 5 | 1 | — | 2 | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 323 | 260 | 260 | 1215 | 260 | 349 | 320 | 60 | 349 | 349 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 51 | 165 | 320 | 60 | 165 | 349 | 260 |
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The above surf forecast table for Chacopata provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Chacopata can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Chacopata 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 (Chacopata) 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).
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Chacopata is 12 km (7 miles) from the city of El Guamache. If you plan a holiday in Sucre, look for hotels and other accommodation in El Guamache. El Guamache has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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