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Barra de Colotepec surfForecast / Oaxaca / Mexico
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Sunday 03 May 2026 CSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Barra de Colotepec surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Barra de Colotepec sea temperature is
29.3° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Barra de Colotepec this week:
The surf forecast for Barra de Colotepec over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 03) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 14s is also forecast. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Barra de Colotepec in the next 16 days are 1.6m 18s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 10) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (May 05) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Sun 3rd May) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Sat 9th May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Sun 10th May) | 5ft (1.6m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Barra de Colotepec over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Tue morning, min 27°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 27°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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SW 15 | S 11 | SW 18 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | S 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | |
217 | 149 | 152 | 183 | 206 | 496 | 314 | 305 | 424 | 471 | 280 | 288 | 336 | 241 | 350 | 232 | 232 | 688 | 904 | 751 | 1471 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | |
High Tide | 4:05PM1.09m | 4:29AM0.75m | 4:46PM1.09m | 5:10AM0.76m | 5:26PM1.07m | 5:50AM0.75m | 6:05PM1.05m | 6:30AM0.75m | 6:43PM1.02m | 7:10AM0.75m | 7:19PM0.98m | 7:50AM0.75m | 7:56PM0.93m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:32AM0.16m | 10:44PM0.13m | 10:13AM0.15m | 11:22PM0.12m | 10:53AM0.15m | 00:00AM0.13m | 11:31AM0.16m | 00:37AM0.15m | 12:09PM0.19m | 1:13AM0.17m | 12:48PM0.22m | 1:47AM0.20m | 1:29PM0.26m | 2:21AM0.22m | |||||||
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 | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — |
 | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — |
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Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 |
31 | 31 | 31 | 33 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 31 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | S 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 |
 kJ | 123 | 149 | 112 | 183 | 140 | 496 | 314 | 305 | 424 | 471 | 280 | 288 | 336 | 241 | 350 | 232 | 232 | 688 | 904 | 751 | 1471 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | S 11 | SW 16 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 18 | S 17 | S 16 | S 15 | SW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | S 13 |
| kJ | 217 | 138 | 147 | 108 | 206 | 50 | 48 | 47 | 28 | 27 | 99 | 199 | 251 | 221 | 212 | 214 | 216 | 168 | 276 | 242 | 219 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 19 | S 10 | WSW 4 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | S 14 | S 19 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SW 19 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 8 | S 15 | S 12 | SE 6 |
| kJ | 32 | 79 | 152 | 55 | 71 | 5 | 111 | 31 | 15 | 66 | 26 | 15 | 15 | 60 | 96 | 134 | 61 | 24 | 73 | 72 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WNW 9 | WNW 4 | WSW 3 | W 4 | W 4 | WSW 4 | W 4 | W 4 | WSW 4 | W 4 | SW 8 | WSW 4 | W 4 | W 4 | SW 9 | — | S 7 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 15 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 16 | 9 | 35 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 36 | — | 28 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 83 | 171 | 0 | 0 | 204 | 0 | 62 | 1049 | 62 | 331 | 1058 | 0 | 393 | 1058 | 0 | 37 | 1051 | 0 | 90 | 1051 | 0 |
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Information about the Barra de Colotepec Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Barra de Colotepec provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Barra de Colotepec can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Barra de Colotepec 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 (Barra de Colotepec) 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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Are you planning a holiday in Oaxaca? If you are looking for accommodation near Barra de Colotepec, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Oaxaca, consider staying in Puerto Escondido which is 11 km (7 miles) away. Other places in and around Oaxaca where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Nopala which is 40 km (25 miles) away and Miahuatlan de Porfirio Diaz, 74 km (46 miles) away.
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