Tilapa Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Guatemala – Pacific Coast)
| Name: | Tilapa |
|---|---|
| Type: | river |
| Reliability: | consistent |
| Best Swell: SW | Offshore Wind: NE |
Tilapa in Pacific Coast is an exposed river break that has consistent surf The best wind direction is from the northeast. Groundswells more frequent than windswells and the best swell direction is from the southwest. The river break offers both left and right hand waves. Relatively few surfers here, even on good days. Dangerous rips are a hazard of surfing here.
Overall Tilapa Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
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Also see Tilapa surf quality by season and Tilapa surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Tilapa |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Tilapa:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Ocos | 2 mi |
| Second closest break | Champerico | 16 mi |
| Third closest break | Tulate | 35 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Puerto Madero | 51 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Tecojate | 62 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Tilapa: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Bay of Campeche Buoy | 530 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Yucatan Basin Buoy | 599 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Western Caribbean Buoy | 732 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | West Gulf Buoy | 781 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Mid Gulf Buoy | 800 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Tilapa: |
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| Closest tide station | Salina Cruz, Oaxaca, Mexico | 229 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Rio Dulce entrance, Guatemala | 244 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Punta Gorda, Belize | 252 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Punta Gorda, Belize (2) | 252 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Cuidad del Carmen, Campeche, Mexico | 278 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Tilapa: |
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| Closest ski area | Sky Valley (United States) | 1518 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Scaly Mountain (United States) | 1523 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Ski Apache (United States) | 1546 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Cataloochee (United States) | 1558 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort (United States) | 1561 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Tilapa: |
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| Closest city location | Ocos (Guatemala) | 2 mi |
| Second closest city location | Suchiate (Mexico) | 2 mi |
| Third closest city location | La Libertad (Mexico) | 5 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Ciudad Tecun Uman (Guatemala) | 11 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Frontera Hidalgo (Mexico) | 18 mi |
- The nearest passenger airport to Tilapa is Tapachula International Airport (TAP) in Mexico, which is 34 km (21 miles) away (directly).
- The second closest airport to Tilapa is La Aurora (Guatemala City) Airport (GUA) in Guatemala, 182 km (113 miles) away.
