Punta Guetaguichi surfForecast / Oaxaca / Mexico

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Monday 20 Apr 2026 CST
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Punta Guetaguichi surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Punta Guetaguichi sea temperature is
28.0° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Punta Guetaguichi this week:

The surf forecast for Punta Guetaguichi over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 21) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Punta Guetaguichi in the next 16 days are 1.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 21) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Monday (Apr 20) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Tue 21st Apr)2.5ft (0.8m) 18s
Best Surf12AM (Tue 21st Apr)2.5ft (0.8m) 18s
Most Powerful 9PM (Tue 21st Apr)4ft (1.2m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 34°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNE on Mon afternoon, calm by Wed night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 30°C on Thu afternoon, min 26°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Fri afternoon).

Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
3
2
2
3
3
0
3
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
S
0.9
S
0.8
S
0.8
S
0.8
S
1.1
S
1.1
S
1.1
S
1.1
S
1
S
0.9
S
0.9
S
0.9
S
0.8
S
0.8
S
0.7
S
0.7
S
0.6
S
0.5
S
0.5
S
0.7
S
Period(s) (?)141418171616151414141313131212121212181816
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)329315399381334605531515494366280276272193190146141103158150251
Wind
(km/h)
40
N
40
NNE
25
NNE
30
NNE
25
NE
10
NE
5
NNE
25
SSW
5
WSW
5
ESE
30
SSW
20
SSW
20
SSW
30
SSW
25
SSW
20
SSW
25
SSW
20
SSW
20
SSW
25
SSW
20
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
glassglassoncross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:09PM
1.43
5:31AM
0.99
5:59PM
1.39
6:20AM
1.00
6:49PM
1.33
7:12AM
1.00
7:39PM
1.25
8:06AM
0.99
8:31PM
1.14
9:03AM
0.97
9:25PM
1.03
10:04AM
0.96
10:23PM
0.93
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:37AM
-0.17
11:39PM
-0.14
11:28AM
-0.19
12:28AM
-0.12
12:19PM
-0.16
1:17AM
-0.09
1:12PM
-0.10
2:07AM
-0.06
2:08PM
-0.02
2:58AM
-0.03
3:09PM
0.05
3:50AM
-0.01
4:16PM
0.10
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Sunrise6:03--6:01--6:01--6:01--6:00--6:00--5:58--
Sunset-6:37--6:37--6:37--6:37--6:37--6:37--6:37-
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
part cloud
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
--------2--2---------
Temp. °C323329333429313028293028303028292927302927
Feels °C (?)262726303231323030333029292929282828302828
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Information about the Punta Guetaguichi Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Punta Guetaguichi provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Punta Guetaguichi can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Punta Guetaguichi 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 Guetaguichi) 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 Guetaguichi 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.

Punta Guetaguichi is 13 km (8 miles) from Salina Cruz. If you plan a holiday in Oaxaca, look for hotels and other accommodation in Salina Cruz. Salina Cruz has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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