Surf Forecasts:
Chacopata surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 3s period, ENE swell with 7 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 Thursday (Aug 27) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-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 (Thu 27th 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 have a look at what Chacopata has in store for us over the next couple of weeks.
To be straight with you, this forecast is a tough one. We’re looking at a long stretch of flat to tiny, onshore wind-affected conditions. For the first week, from Saturday the 22nd of August right through to the following Friday the 28th, there’s almost nothing doing. The wind is hammering straight onshore from the NE to ENE nearly every session, and the swell is basically non-existent. We’re talking wave heights of 1ft to 2ft with periods of just 2 to 3 seconds – that’s pure wind chop with hardly any energy behind it. The combined energy values are all in the single digits (0 to 7), so there’s just no push. You’d be better off finding a different hobby for this week.
That bleak run continues into the start of September. From Saturday the 29th of August all the way through to Sunday the 6th of September, it’s more of the same: persistent onshore breezes and tiny, weak swell. The odd morning might see a puff of less than 0.5ft of long-period energy (6 to 9 seconds) sneaking in, but it’s just a whisper, and the onshore wind will ruin any chance of a decent wave. The combined energy stays below 5, so honestly, don’t bother paddling out. It’s going to be a frustrating fortnight for anyone hoping for a wave.
So, the standout? There isn’t one, I’m afraid. The whole 16-day window is a write-off for quality surf. Chacopata (Venezuela) is a reef break that can be consistent, but not with this forecast. The water temperature is sitting at 80°, which is about a degree and a half colder than average for this time of year – not a massive shock, but you’ll feel it if you do go for a swim. The wind is the real killer here, blowing straight onshore almost every day. The only thing that might look interesting is if you’re into kite surfing, because the strong onshore breezes and small, choppy waves will be way more fun for a kite than a paddle board. For the rest of us, it’s a stay-on-land kind of forecast.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Mon afternoon, min 26°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 26°C on Tue morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | — | NE 2 | — | — | — | NE 7 | — | NE 3 | NE 5 | — | NE 3 | NE 5 | — | NE 3 | — | — | ENE 3 | E 2 | — | ENE 3 | E 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 3:57PM0.10m | 2:21AM0.32m | 4:29PM0.11m | 3:05AM0.33m | 5:07PM0.12m | 3:47AM0.34m | 5:39PM0.14m | 4:27AM0.35m | 6:12PM0.17m | 5:05AM0.35m | 6:41PM0.19m | 5:42AM0.33m | 7:07PM0.22m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:21AM0.03m | 4:30PM0.10m | 11:56AM0.03m | 5:12PM0.11m | 12:28PM0.04m | 6:02PM0.12m | 12:56PM0.05m | 6:54PM0.14m | 1:18PM0.07m | 7:52PM0.16m | 1:30PM0.09m | 9:19PM0.18m | 1:32PM0.11m | 00:06AM0.19m | |||||||
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 | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — |
 | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:27 | — |
mm | — | 4 | 4 | — | 2 | 3 | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 7 | 2 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 |
Feels °C | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NE 7 | — | — | NE 5 | — | — | NE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 5 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 9 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 2 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | — | — | NE 3 | — | — | NE 3 | — | — | ENE 3 | E 2 | — | ENE 3 | — |
| kJ | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 5 | — | — | 7 | 1 | — | 4 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 165 | 274 | 260 | 261 | 261 | 260 | 165 | 274 | 260 | 260 | 320 | 260 | 269 | 269 | 269 | 349 | 261 | 260 | 349 | 320 | 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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