Surf Forecasts:
Puerto Arista surf forecast from 11 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 11 Jun, 12PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 14s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 16 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 19s period, SSW swell with 1,147 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 11 Jun, 12PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 14s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Puerto Arista this week:
The surf forecast for Puerto Arista over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 11) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Puerto Arista in the next 16 days are 1.3m 19s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 16) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Thu 11th Jun) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Thu 11th Jun) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Tue 16th Jun) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Puerto Arista over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 106mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 29°C on Wed night, min 23°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 11 | Friday 12 | Saturday 13 | Sunday 14 | Monday 15 | Tuesday 16 | Wed 17 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 21 | SSW 21 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
669 | 472 | 443 | 361 | 261 | 318 | 380 | 362 | 654 | 468 | 371 | 301 | 429 | 381 | 376 | 943 | 557 | 913 | 913 | 553 | 644 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 9:55PM1.05m | 10:44AM1.41m | 10:57PM1.03m | 11:42AM1.49m | 00:01AM1.05m | 12:40PM1.57m | 1:03AM1.09m | 1:38PM1.64m | 2:04AM1.16m | 2:35PM1.68m | 3:02AM1.23m | 3:30PM1.69m | 4:00AM1.30m | 4:23PM1.67m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:58AM0.25m | 5:17PM0.34m | 4:55AM0.21m | 6:21PM0.27m | 5:57AM0.16m | 7:21PM0.19m | 7:00AM0.10m | 8:17PM0.11m | 8:01AM0.05m | 9:11PM0.04m | 9:01AM0.01m | 10:02PM-0.01m | 10:00AM0.01m | ||||||||
— | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | |
— | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:49 | — | — | 6:49 | |
mm | 26 | 53 | — | 13 | 6 | 5 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | 5 | 11 | 6 |
Temp °C | 29 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 28 |
Feels °C | 33 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 34 | 33 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 |
669 | 472 | 443 | 361 | 261 | 317 | 295 | 229 | 654 | 468 | 371 | 301 | 429 | 381 | 376 | 437 | 257 | 913 | 913 | 553 | 644 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 6 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | S 7 | SSW 24 | SSW 20 | SSW 21 | SSW 21 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 |
46 | 55 | 39 | 190 | 249 | 318 | 380 | 362 | 33 | 35 | 32 | 26 | 25 | 314 | 256 | 943 | 557 | 312 | 246 | 169 | 155 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 21 | SSW 20 | SSW 20 | SW 6 | SSW 6 | — | SSW 6 | — | SW 24 | S 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 21 | SW 23 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | SSW 7 | — | SSE 7 | SSE 7 |
9 | 75 | 75 | 19 | 14 | — | 10 | — | 22 | 30 | 106 | 89 | 133 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 15 | 20 | — | 16 | 36 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | S 6 | S 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 7 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 18 | 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 25 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 121 | 171 | 149 | 171 | 0 | 171 | 129 | 129 | 913 | 230 | 0 | 518 | 0 | 0 | 518 | 171 | 171 | 171 | 171 | 171 | 538 |
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Information about the Puerto Arista Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Puerto Arista provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Puerto Arista can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Puerto Arista 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 (Puerto Arista) 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 Puerto Arista 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.
Puerto Arista is 29 km (18 miles) from Tonala. If you plan a holiday in Oaxaca, look for hotels and other accommodation in Tonala. Tonala has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.











