Rio Coyula surfForecast / Oaxaca / Mexico

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Sunday 24 May 2026 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
30.5° C
(Which is 1.3°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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (May 25) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 9s. 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 1.5m 19s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 31) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Monday (May 25) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Mon 25th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 16s
Best Surf 3AM (Mon 25th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 16s
Most Powerful 9AM (Sun 31st May)5ft (1.5m) 19s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rio Coyula over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 35mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 33°C on Mon morning, min 27°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Wed morning, min 27°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
2
4
0
3
3
2
3
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
0
3
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
15
1.1
SW
15
1.3
SSW
16
1.1
SW
15
1.4
SW
15
1.3
SSW
15
1.4
SW
15
1.4
SW
15
1.2
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1
SSW
14
1.1
SW
13
0.9
SSW
14
1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
1.1
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
21
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
372
574
832
543
905
720
784
773
606
443
424
424
431
396
412
342
425
342
304
378
777
Wind (km/h)
0
S
15
SSW
10
W
0
W
20
SW
20
N
5
SE
10
S
5
NNE
5
E
5
S
5
NW
0
SSW
10
SSW
10
W
5
WSW
15
SSW
10
W
10
W
20
SW
10
W
glassy
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
off
glassy
on
glassy
cross
on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
High Tide
9:02PM1.02m
9:51AM1.10m
9:59PM0.93m
10:48AM1.10m
10:56PM0.86m
11:41AM1.11m
11:54PM0.82m
12:31PM1.12m
00:49AM0.79m
1:19PM1.14m
1:41AM0.79m
2:04PM1.15m
2:28AM0.79m
Low Tide
3:01PM0.24m
3:20AM0.14m
4:08PM0.29m
4:11AM0.18m
5:15PM0.31m
5:02AM0.22m
6:18PM0.30m
5:52AM0.24m
7:14PM0.27m
6:40AM0.24m
8:04PM0.24m
7:28AM0.23m
8:49PM0.21m
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thunderstorm
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thunderstorm
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5:52
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:52
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6:50
6:50
6:50
6:51
6:51
6:51
6:52
1
3
16
3
12
3
1
4
2
2
1
1
Temp °C
32
32
29
33
33
30
32
31
28
31
30
29
31
31
29
31
31
29
32
32
30
35
34
32
35
33
33
35
35
33
34
33
34
34
34
33
33
33
32
34
33
33
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
15
1.1
SW
15
1.3
SSW
16
1.1
SW
15
1.4
SW
15
1.3
SSW
15
1.4
SW
15
1.4
SW
15
1.2
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1
SSW
14
1.1
SW
13
0.9
SSW
14
1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
1.1
SSW
13
1
SSW
12
Energy kJ
309
574
832
543
905
720
784
773
606
443
424
424
431
396
412
342
425
342
304
378
297
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
19
0.6
S
8
0.7
S
9
0.9
SSW
18
0.3
SW
10
0.5
W
4
0.5
S
8
0.6
S
8
0.5
S
8
0.4
SSW
9
0.5
S
8
0.5
S
8
0.5
S
8
0.5
S
8
0.6
SSE
7
0.6
S
7
0.5
S
7
0.5
S
7
0.6
S
8
0.7
S
15
1
S
16
Energy kJ
372
42
78
534
15
7
34
46
31
25
30
29
34
30
42
34
22
28
43
218
520
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
8
0.2
ESE
6
0.2
ESE
6
0.6
S
8
0.3
SW
10
0.5
SSE
8
0.4
W
4
0.4
ESE
7
0.4
ESE
8
0.4
SE
7
0.3
ESE
7
0.2
ESE
8
0.4
SE
7
0.4
SW
16
0.2
ESE
6
0.2
ESE
6
0.3
SSW
19
0.3
SSW
18
0.5
SSW
18
0.7
S
18
0.9
SSW
21
Energy kJ
29
4
4
51
15
38
5
15
21
13
9
6
12
91
4
4
74
65
176
307
777
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WSW
9
0.7
S
8
0.4
ESE
7
0.4
SE
6
0.4
SW
3
0.4
W
3
0.5
W
4
1
WSW
4
0.8
W
5
Energy kJ
8
66
16
10
3
3
6
42
27
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
4
3
3
3
2
3
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
3
1
4
Distance (km)
0
1121
5
0
1094
0
0
1119
0
27
1127
0
0
1000
5
13
1130
5
13
1130
5
Best forecast wave conditions in Oaxaca
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Mexico
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
4
1
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
4
4
9
6
7
7
8
6
7
9
8
5
5
5
5
5
6
6
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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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