Barra de Colotepec surf break

Barra de Colotepec surfForecast / Oaxaca / Mexico

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Thursday 19 Mar 2026 CST
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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
28.5° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Thursday (Mar 19) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 12s. 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 1.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Mar 19) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Mar 19) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Thu 19th Mar)2ft (0.6m) 16s
Best Surf 6AM (Mon 23rd Mar)2.5ft (0.7m) 20s
Most Powerful 3PM (Thu 19th Mar)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Barra de Colotepec over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
0
2
1
0
2
1
0
2
2
0
2
3
0
2
2
0
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
SSW
1.1
SSW
0.6
SW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.5
SW
0.5
S
0.8
S
0.8
SW
0.5
SW
0.6
SW
0.9
SW
0.6
SW
0.7
SW
0.9
SW
0.8
SW
0.6
SW
Period(s) (?)141616151514141413211513191918181816161615
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)384575208387334268158147142224104222450184255455249264376302176
Wind
(km/h)
10
ESE
15
S
10
NNW
10
E
15
S
10
NW
10
SE
15
S
10
NW
5
SE
15
SW
10
NNW
5
SE
15
SSW
5
NNW
5
SSW
10
SW
10
NW
5
ESE
15
SSW
5
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crossonoffcrossoncross-
off
cross-
on
oncross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
glasscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:02PM
1.00
3:22AM
0.87
3:52PM
1.10
4:09AM
0.88
4:40PM
1.18
4:55AM
0.88
5:28PM
1.23
5:40AM
0.89
6:15PM
1.24
6:26AM
0.89
7:04PM
1.23
7:14AM
0.88
7:54PM
1.18
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:25PM
0.19
9:23AM
0.13
10:18PM
0.13
10:08AM
0.07
11:07PM
0.09
10:53AM
0.01
11:54PM
0.07
11:39AM
-0.03
12:41AM
0.07
12:26PM
-0.04
1:29AM
0.09
1:16PM
-0.03
2:18AM
0.12
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Sunrise6:33--6:31--6:31--6:30--6:30--6:28--6:28--
Sunset-6:37--6:37--6:37--6:38--6:38--6:38--6:38-
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
-----3-11-----------1
Temp. °C272726272726262626272726272826282826282826
Feels °C (?)282930282930272729282827282928292928292928
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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).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Barra de Colotepec 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.

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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