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Puerto Arista surfForecast / Oaxaca / Mexico
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Wednesday 01 Apr 2026 CSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Puerto Arista surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Puerto Arista sea temperature is
27.4° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)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 Thursday (Apr 02) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 21s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Puerto Arista in the next 16 days are 1.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 03) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Monday (Apr 06) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Thu 2nd Apr) | 3ft (0.9m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Fri 3rd Apr) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Fri 3rd Apr) | 5ft (1.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Puerto Arista over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 25°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Tue afternoon, min 26°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Sun night, near gales from the N by Tue afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wed 08 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 13 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 18 | 12 | 13 | |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 299 | 284 | 293 | 803 | 1189 | 1219 | 1160 | 1102 | 991 | 857 | 734 | 742 | 555 | 563 | 451 | 372 | 345 | 267 | 178 | 157 | 178 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | cross- off | on | glass | glass | cross- on | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | on | cross | off | on | off | off | off | off | off | off | |
High Tide / height (m) | 2:52AM 1.24 | 3:14PM 1.45 | 3:36AM 1.24 | 3:54PM 1.48 | 4:17AM 1.24 | 4:34PM 1.50 | 4:56AM 1.22 | 5:12PM 1.48 | 5:34AM 1.19 | 5:50PM 1.44 | 6:12AM 1.15 | 6:29PM 1.39 | 6:51AM 1.09 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 8:57AM 0.20 | 9:39PM 0.17 | 9:37AM 0.18 | 10:21PM 0.14 | 10:16AM 0.17 | 11:00PM 0.13 | 10:52AM 0.17 | 11:38PM 0.14 | 11:28AM 0.19 | 12:15AM 0.18 | 12:04PM 0.22 | 12:53AM 0.23 | 12:39PM 0.27 | |||||||||
Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wed 08 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:05 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:29 | - | - | 6:29 | - | - | 6:29 | - | - | 6:29 | - | - | 6:29 | - | - | 6:29 | |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Temp. °C | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 29 | 32 | 26 | 29 | 31 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 29 | 28 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 24 | 21 | 25 | 18 | 21 | 23 | |
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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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