Rio Coyula surfForecast / Oaxaca / Mexico

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Wednesday 15 Oct 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
29.4° 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 15) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s. 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 1.3m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 17) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Friday (Oct 17) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Wed 15th Oct)2.5ft (0.7m) 12s
Best Surf10PM (Sat 18th Oct)4.5ft (1.3m) 15s
Most Powerful 7PM (Fri 17th Oct)4.5ft (1.3m) 16s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
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Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
2
1
3
2
2
2
2
2
4
4
2
3
3
2
3
3
2
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
SW
0.7
SW
0.7
SSW
0.5
SSW
0.6
SW
1
SSW
1.1
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.1
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.3
SSW
1
SSW
1
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
Period(s) (?)121212181817161616151515141414141314141414
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)152147125190197576651798627721863674647647691379373530561482418
Wind
(km/h)
5
NNE
10
SSW
10
NNW
5
E
5
S
5
NNE
20
ENE
20
ENE
20
ENE
20
E
15
ESE
5
NE
5
NNE
10
S
10
NW
5
WNW
10
SSW
10
WNW
5
ENE
5
SSW
10
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glassoncross-
off
glassoncross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
glassoncross-
off
glasscross-
on
cross-
off
glasscross-
on
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:32PM
0.96
9:58AM
1.03
10:36PM
0.96
10:59AM
0.97
11:40PM
0.98
12:01PM
0.92
12:38AM
1.02
12:59PM
0.89
1:29AM
1.07
1:52PM
0.89
2:15AM
1.12
2:39PM
0.89
2:58AM
1.16
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:25PM
0.18
3:38AM
0.22
4:23PM
0.23
4:48AM
0.28
5:21PM
0.25
6:00AM
0.30
6:16PM
0.27
7:05AM
0.29
7:06PM
0.26
8:01AM
0.25
7:51PM
0.25
8:49AM
0.21
8:33PM
0.22
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Sunrise6:16--6:16--6:16--6:16--6:16--6:18--6:18--
Sunset-6:04--6:02--6:02--6:01--6:01--6:00--6:00-
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
rain showers
thunderstorm
cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
-11--13--353-----1--1
Temp. °C282825282825262625272826282826292926292927
Feels °C (?)313128313128282726293130313130333329333331
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Eyeball surf reportRecent Eyeball Surf Reports for Oaxaca

  1. weather stationWind Update Still cross-shore at Rio Coyula (light winds from the WSW at Bahías de Huatulco Airport 11 km from Rio Coyula). 0.7m 7s swell from the SSE with a 0.6m 13s groundswell from the SW. 2 swells combining to make bigger set waves.

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Cross-Shore
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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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