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Rio Coyula surfForecast / Oaxaca / Mexico
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Wednesday 20 May 2026 CSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
29.8° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Rio Coyula this week:
The surf forecast for Rio Coyula over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 22) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Rio Coyula in the next 16 days are 1.4m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 25) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Saturday (May 23) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Fri 22nd May) | 2ft (0.6m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Mon 25th May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Mon 25th May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rio Coyula over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 33°C on Thu morning, min 28°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 32°C on Sun morning, min 27°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wed 27 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SSW 12 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 18 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | |
178 | 318 | 318 | 214 | 208 | 314 | 305 | 353 | 496 | 367 | 418 | 574 | 729 | 534 | 905 | 720 | 784 | 711 | 606 | 443 | 424 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | on | cross | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | |
High Tide | 6:00AM1.06m | 6:23PM1.31m | 6:57AM1.08m | 7:15PM1.22m | 7:54AM1.09m | 8:08PM1.12m | 8:53AM1.09m | 9:02PM1.02m | 9:51AM1.10m | 9:59PM0.93m | 10:48AM1.10m | 10:56PM0.86m | 11:41AM1.11m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 00:00AM-0.01m | 11:59AM0.01m | 00:50AM0.01m | 12:57PM0.08m | 1:40AM0.04m | 1:58PM0.17m | 2:30AM0.09m | 3:01PM0.24m | 3:20AM0.14m | 4:08PM0.29m | 4:11AM0.18m | 5:15PM0.31m | 5:02AM0.22m | ||||||||
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 | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — |
 | — | — | 6:49 | — | — | 6:49 | — | — | 6:49 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:51 |
— | — | — | 3 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 14 | — | 1 | 9 | — | 3 | 9 | — | 1 | |
Temp °C | 30 | 33 | 33 | 30 | 33 | 33 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 32 |
33 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 36 | 35 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 33 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 34 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
 kJ | 175 | 318 | 318 | 214 | 208 | 314 | 305 | 353 | 496 | 367 | 418 | 574 | 729 | 489 | 905 | 720 | 784 | 711 | 606 | 443 | 424 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 18 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SW 10 | W 4 | SSE 8 | S 8 | SW 19 | SSE 7 | SSE 9 | SSW 18 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SSW 8 | S 8 |
| kJ | 178 | 91 | 113 | 204 | 64 | 43 | 27 | 6 | 22 | 29 | 299 | 21 | 62 | 534 | 50 | 48 | 51 | 45 | 31 | 21 | 29 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | ESE 7 | SSE 7 | SSW 11 | SW 18 | ESE 7 | S 8 | S 8 | SE 7 | SSW 10 | S 8 | SSE 10 | SSW 9 | SSE 8 | SW 10 | SW 10 | WNW 6 | E 6 | SW 9 | SSE 7 | ESE 7 |
| kJ | 57 | 20 | 17 | 46 | 152 | 9 | 12 | 21 | 11 | 9 | 29 | 18 | 8 | 40 | 24 | 15 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 3 | W 3 | WSW 4 | W 4 | W 4 | WSW 4 | W 4 | W 4 | WSW 4 | W 4 | — | WSW 3 | W 4 | W 4 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 6 | WSW 3 |
| kJ | 2 | 3 | 13 | 10 | 18 | 19 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 3 | — | 7 | 13 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 7 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 5 | 100 | 1121 | 5 | 0 | 1094 | 2 | 0 | 1119 | 5 | 0 | 1107 | 0 | 0 | 1119 | 0 | 0 | 775 | 5 | 0 | 1127 |
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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 16 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.
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