Chacahua

Chacahua is an exposed right-hand point break in Oaxaca, surfacing in a remote national-park setting. The core wave peels along a sandy bottom influenced by a jetty, producing long rides and a generally consistent surf pattern during the warmer season. On typical days the wave is described as long and workable with a peeling shape, and on better conditions it can develop more hollow or barreling sections. Ride lengths are commonly reported in the 50–150 meter range, with additional accounts that on good days riders can connect for several hundred meters from the jetty deeper into the bay. Best swell direction is described as from the south to southwest, and the most working swell height window is reported around roughly 1.6–2.5 meters. Wind at the spot is often favorable when the flow is north-northeast/north (offshore), helping keep the wave more groomed; north-driven offshore conditions are specifically highlighted. Wind windows are most often cited in the April through October period for the trade-wind pattern, though other sources describe low reliability and a diurnal shift with lighter afternoon conditions. Safety is a priority here: strong currents near the bocana/river mouth and around the jetty can be hazardous, with unpredictable flow/vortex effects when water exits the lagoon. Hazards reported include rocks near the beach, moving sandbars near the lagoon entrance, and wildlife concerns (sharks and crocodiles in the lagoon). There are no lifeguards and medical options are limited in the village, with major services in Puerto Escondido, so plan accordingly and surf within your ability.