La Punta surfForecast / Oaxaca / Mexico

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Saturday 21 Mar 2026 CST
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La Punta surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's La Punta sea temperature is
28.9° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for La Punta this week:

The surf forecast for La Punta over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 21) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at La Punta in the next 16 days are 0.9m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 24) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Mar 22) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Sat 21st Mar)2ft (0.6m) 13s
Best Surf 6AM (Mon 23rd Mar)2.5ft (0.7m) 20s
Most Powerful 6AM (Tue 24th Mar)3ft (0.9m) 18s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Punta over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
2
2
0
2
3
0
2
3
0
2
2
0
2
2
0
2
2
0
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
SW
0.7
S
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
0.8
SW
0.8
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.7
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
Period(s) (?)141313211513191918181816161615151514141313
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)158167142224104222450184255455249264310302176171217167160144140
Wind
(km/h)
5
ESE
15
S
5
NNW
5
W
15
WSW
10
NW
5
SSE
15
SW
10
NW
0
SSE
10
WSW
10
NW
5
SE
15
SW
10
NNW
5
ESE
10
SW
10
NW
5
ESE
15
SW
5
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crossoncross-
off
glasscross-
on
cross-
off
glasscross-
on
cross-
off
glasscross-
on
cross-
off
glasscross-
on
cross-
off
glassoncross-
off
glasscross-
on
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:40PM
1.17
4:55AM
0.88
5:28PM
1.22
5:40AM
0.88
6:16PM
1.24
6:26AM
0.88
7:04PM
1.22
7:14AM
0.87
7:54PM
1.18
8:04AM
0.86
8:46PM
1.12
8:59AM
0.85
9:40PM
1.05
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:08AM
0.07
11:07PM
0.10
10:53AM
0.01
11:55PM
0.08
11:39AM
-0.03
12:42AM
0.07
12:26PM
-0.04
1:29AM
0.09
1:16PM
-0.03
2:18AM
0.12
2:07PM
0.02
3:10AM
0.16
3:03PM
0.08
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Sunrise6:31--6:31--6:30--6:28--6:28--6:28--6:26--
Sunset-6:38--6:38--6:38--6:38--6:38--6:38--6:39-
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
-41--------1-21------
Temp. °C282726282826282826282926282826292826292927
Feels °C (?)292830292828292828293028292928302928303030
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Information about the La Punta Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for La Punta provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at La Punta can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our La Punta 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 (La Punta) 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 La Punta 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 La Punta, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Oaxaca, consider staying in Puerto Escondido which is 3 km (2 miles) away. Other places in and around Oaxaca where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Nopala which is 33 km (20 miles) away and Miahuatlan de Porfirio Diaz, 74 km (46 miles) away.

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