Rio Coyula surfForecast / Oaxaca / Mexico

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Monday 15 Sep 2025 CST
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Rio Coyula surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Rio Coyula sea temperature is
30.6° C
(Which is 1.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Rio Coyula this week:

The surf forecast for Rio Coyula over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 15) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Rio Coyula in the next 12 days are 2.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 16) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 17) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Mon 15th Sep)6ft (1.9m) 16s
Best Surf10PM (Mon 15th Sep)6ft (1.9m) 16s
Most Powerful 4AM (Tue 16th Sep)7ft (2.1m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rio Coyula over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 30°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 47mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 30°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
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Rating
(10 max)
4
3
4
4
3
4
4
2
4
4
2
3
2
2
3
2
1
2
2
1
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.6
SSW
2
SSW
1.9
SSW
2
SSW
1.9
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.2
WSW
1.1
SSW
1
SSW
1.1
WSW
1
W
0.7
SW
0.6
SW
1.5
ESE
0.6
SW
Period(s) (?)181616161515151414141413101313991514613
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)18982077205219691650145014021280122711431028821722688579451343467487490288
Wind
(km/h)
0
NE
10
SE
10
E
5
ESE
10
ESE
5
W
5
WNW
10
SW
10
NW
5
ENE
10
SW
5
NW
5
E
10
SW
10
WNW
0
N
10
SSW
5
NE
0
N
5
S
5
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscross-
on
cross-
off
glasscrossglassglasscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
glassonglassglassonglass
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:39PM
0.93
9:22AM
1.18
9:39PM
0.90
10:22AM
1.11
10:45PM
0.89
11:24AM
1.06
11:53PM
0.90
12:25PM
1.02
12:57AM
0.95
1:24PM
1.00
1:54AM
1.01
2:16PM
0.99
2:44AM
1.07
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:51PM
0.17
2:43AM
0.08
3:49PM
0.21
3:45AM
0.14
4:51PM
0.24
4:52AM
0.21
5:53PM
0.26
6:03AM
0.24
6:52PM
0.25
7:11AM
0.25
7:44PM
0.23
8:12AM
0.23
8:29PM
0.21
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Sunrise6:13--6:13--6:13--6:13--6:13--6:13--6:13--
Sunset-6:25--6:25--6:24--6:23--6:22--6:22--6:22-
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thunderstorm
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thunderstorm
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thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
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Rain (mm)
-31-5--3142319413-695410
Temp. °C303027302927303026302926282726302927282826
Feels °C (?)323330333232333329343230313029333231323231
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Eyeball surf reportRecent Eyeball Surf Reports for Oaxaca

  1. weather stationWind Update Recent clean conditions at Rio Coyula have likely become affected by the arrival of onshore winds (light winds from the SSE at Huatulco 12 km from Rio Coyula). 1.4m 17s long period groundswell from the SSW with a 0.9m 13s groundswell from the SW and a 0.6m 8s swell from the SSE. 3 swells combining to make bigger set waves.

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Actual: 39 min ago

13 km/h
SSE
Onshore
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Information about the Rio Coyula Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Rio Coyula provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Rio Coyula can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Rio Coyula 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 (Rio Coyula) 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 Rio Coyula 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 Rio Coyula, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Oaxaca, consider staying in Miahuatlan de Porfirio Diaz which is 82 km (51 miles) away. Alternatively, find information about places to stay and car hire in Puerto Escondido which is 88 km (55 miles) away

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