Puerto Arista Surf Break

Lat Long: 16.00° N 94.01° W

Puerto Arista Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 17 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Puerto Arista sea temperature is
31.5° C
1.8° 

Puerto Arista surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Puerto Arista surf forecast from 17 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 14s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 15s period, SSW swell with 405 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 18 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 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 Tuesday (Aug 18) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Puerto Arista in the next 16 days are 1.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 6PM. 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 4s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Tue 18th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 14s
Best Surf12AM (Sun 23rd Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 14s
Most Powerful 6PM (Mon 17th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Puerto Arista over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 34°C on Mon afternoon, min 27°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNE on Mon night, light winds from the NE by Wed night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 30°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, fresh winds from the ESE by Fri night).

Monday
17
Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
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(10 max)
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0
0
2
0
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2
0
2
2
0
1
2
0
2
0
0
3
2
2
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SSW
14
1
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.8
S
10
0.8
S
10
0.8
S
10
0.9
S
11
0.9
S
11
1
S
11
1
S
10
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
389
394
239
226
272
387
331
239
180
166
139
125
116
198
188
223
210
236
163
280
286
Wind (km/h)
20
NNE
20
SW
30
NNE
20
N
20
WSW
10
ESE
15
N
15
SW
10
NE
10
N
15
SSW
5
E
5
SSE
20
SSW
5
N
25
SE
20
W
20
N
25
NNW
10
WSW
20
ESE
Wind State
off
cross-on
cross-off
off
cross-on
cross
off
cross-on
cross-off
off
cross-on
cross
glassy
on
glassy
cross-on
cross
off
off
cross
cross
High Tide
6:10PM1.32m
6:42AM1.50m
6:53PM1.24m
7:25AM1.44m
7:36PM1.15m
8:10AM1.38m
8:20PM1.06m
8:56AM1.31m
9:08PM0.99m
9:47AM1.26m
10:02PM0.94m
10:42AM1.22m
11:03PM0.91m
Low Tide
12:14PM0.15m
00:18AM0.07m
1:00PM0.20m
00:58AM0.13m
1:46PM0.26m
1:38AM0.20m
2:33PM0.33m
2:18AM0.27m
3:23PM0.39m
3:02AM0.33m
4:20PM0.43m
3:52AM0.38m
5:22PM0.44m
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6:38
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6:36
6:35
 mm
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2
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Temp °C
32
34
30
32
32
29
30
31
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25
29
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32
33
30
Feels °C
32
33
26
31
33
32
31
33
32
31
32
33
32
31
33
24
33
33
35
36
32
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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.

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