Punta Encomienda surfForecast / Oaxaca / Mexico

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Punta Encomienda surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Punta Encomienda sea temperature is
28.9° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Punta Encomienda this week:

The surf forecast for Punta Encomienda over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 05) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Punta Encomienda in the next 16 days are 1.6m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Thursday (May 07) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Tue 5th May)3.5ft (1.0m) 16s
Best Surf12AM (Sat 9th May)4ft (1.2m) 18s
Most Powerful 9PM (Sat 9th May)5ft (1.6m) 18s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Tue morning, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
3
2
0
2
2
0
3
2
0
3
2
1
4
3
1
4
4
2
4
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
16
1
SW
16
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SW
14
1
SW
15
1
SW
16
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.8
S
15
0.8
S
14
0.8
S
14
1
SSW
13
1.2
SSW
18
1.1
SSW
19
1.1
SSW
18
1.5
SSW
18
1.3
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
206
496
309
305
429
471
280
288
336
283
264
232
372
913
904
751
1309
915
1094
892
649
Wind (km/h)
20
WSW
10
WNW
15
W
20
WSW
10
WNW
15
W
20
WSW
10
WNW
15
W
20
WSW
10
NW
10
WSW
15
SW
10
NW
10
WSW
15
WSW
5
NW
5
SW
15
SW
5
NW
10
W
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross
High Tide
4:49PM1.03m
5:11AM0.70m
5:29PM1.02m
5:52AM0.70m
6:08PM1.00m
6:31AM0.70m
6:45PM0.97m
7:10AM0.70m
7:20PM0.93m
7:49AM0.70m
7:56PM0.89m
8:30AM0.73m
8:32PM0.84m
9:15AM0.77m
Low Tide
11:27PM0.13m
10:52AM0.14m
00:04AM0.13m
11:31AM0.15m
00:41AM0.14m
12:08PM0.17m
1:16AM0.17m
12:46PM0.21m
1:49AM0.19m
1:27PM0.24m
2:21AM0.21m
2:12PM0.28m
2:54AM0.22m
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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6:03
6:03
6:03
6:01
6:01
6:01
6:01
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6:49
6:49
6:50
6:50
6:50
6:50
6:51
6:51
Temp °C
31
28
32
31
28
32
31
28
31
30
28
31
31
28
31
31
28
31
31
28
32
31
31
32
32
32
33
32
32
32
31
32
32
32
32
31
32
32
32
32
32
33
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
S
10
1
SW
16
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SW
14
1
SW
15
1
SW
16
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
0.8
S
14
0.8
S
14
1
SSW
13
1.2
SSW
18
1.1
SSW
19
1.1
SSW
18
1.5
SSW
18
1.3
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
16
Energy kJ
92
496
309
305
429
471
280
288
336
245
264
232
372
913
904
751
1309
915
1094
892
649
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
13
0.7
S
10
0.5
S
10
0.5
S
10
0.5
S
9
0.4
SSE
9
0.4
S
18
0.6
S
17
0.7
S
16
0.8
S
15
0.7
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SSW
18
0.7
S
13
1
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
13
0.9
S
13
0.8
S
13
0.8
S
12
0.7
S
12
0.7
S
11
Energy kJ
140
92
48
46
43
26
98
195
251
283
173
104
216
158
292
215
289
219
180
136
119
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
16
0.2
S
16
0.5
SW
18
0.2
SSW
18
0.2
S
14
0.3
S
19
0.4
SSE
9
0.4
SSE
9
0.2
SSW
20
0.4
SSE
8
0.4
SW
19
0.6
SSW
18
0.4
SW
13
0.5
SSW
8
0.4
S
15
0.5
S
15
0.4
SW
12
0.2
WNW
12
0.4
SW
11
0.1
NW
11
Energy kJ
206
20
152
31
15
66
26
25
38
22
96
214
61
39
73
104
51
14
31
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WNW
7
0.4
WNW
3
0.5
W
4
0.7
W
4
0.6
W
4
0.4
W
4
0.6
W
3
0.6
W
4
0.5
SW
8
0.6
W
4
0.5
SSW
8
0.5
SSW
8
0.4
WSW
3
0.2
WNW
8
0.4
WNW
3
0.4
WNW
7
Energy kJ
10
4
7
15
12
6
8
11
35
9
36
38
4
6
5
16
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
2
2
3
1
3
3
1
3
3
1
4
4
3
4
4
2
4
3
Distance (km)
1258
0
138
1265
0
208
997
0
331
997
0
138
997
0
144
1501
0
0
989
0
138
Best forecast wave conditions in Oaxaca
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Mexico
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
2
2
3
1
3
3
1
3
3
3
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
9
5
5
6
5
7
5
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
8
5
8
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Information about the Punta Encomienda Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Punta Encomienda provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Punta Encomienda can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Punta Encomienda 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 (Punta Encomienda) 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 Punta Encomienda 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 Punta Encomienda, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Oaxaca, consider staying in Nopala which is 43 km (27 miles) away. Other places in and around Oaxaca where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Puerto Escondido which is 52 km (32 miles) away, Santiago Pinotepa Nacional and San Juan Colbrado.

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