Rio Coyula surfForecast / Oaxaca / Mexico

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Monday 04 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
28.5° C
(Which is 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 Tuesday (May 05) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 3s 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 1.6m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) 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 0.5m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (May 05) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Tue 5th May)3.5ft (1.0m) 16s
Best Surf 6AM (Sun 10th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 17s
Most Powerful 9PM (Sat 9th May)5ft (1.6m) 18s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Tue afternoon, min 27°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Thu morning, min 27°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
2
2
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
2
3
0
2
3
1
3
3
1
3
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
13
0.6
SW
16
1
SW
16
0.8
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
1
SW
15
1
SW
15
1
SW
15
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.8
S
14
0.6
SSW
18
0.6
SSW
18
1
SSW
18
1
SSW
19
1.1
SSW
18
1.6
SSW
18
1.3
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
183
206
496
251
305
424
465
465
288
293
293
264
239
229
681
716
751
1471
915
1094
892
Wind (km/h)
5
SE
15
SSW
10
W
5
SW
20
SW
15
WSW
15
WSW
25
SW
20
W
15
WSW
25
SW
15
W
5
SW
20
SW
15
WSW
5
SW
20
SSW
15
W
5
WSW
20
SW
15
W
glassy
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
High Tide
4:41PM1.19m
5:07AM0.87m
5:21PM1.17m
5:47AM0.86m
6:00PM1.14m
6:27AM0.85m
6:39PM1.10m
7:08AM0.84m
7:16PM1.06m
7:50AM0.85m
7:55PM1.01m
8:34AM0.87m
8:38PM0.96m
Low Tide
10:13AM0.17m
11:15PM0.13m
10:52AM0.17m
11:53PM0.14m
11:31AM0.19m
00:31AM0.16m
12:09PM0.22m
1:08AM0.19m
12:48PM0.27m
1:44AM0.23m
1:32PM0.31m
2:21AM0.25m
2:21PM0.34m
2:58AM0.27m
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
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5:58
5:58
5:58
5:58
5:58
5:56
5:56
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6:44
6:44
6:44
6:44
6:45
6:45
6:45
Temp °C
31
31
29
31
32
29
32
32
29
32
32
29
31
32
29
31
31
28
32
32
29
33
32
31
33
34
32
32
33
32
32
32
32
33
33
31
32
32
31
33
32
32
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
1
SW
16
0.8
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
1
SW
15
1
SW
15
1
SW
15
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.8
S
14
0.8
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
13
1
SSW
18
1
SSW
19
1.1
SSW
18
1.6
SSW
18
1.3
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
Energy kJ
183
140
496
251
305
424
465
465
288
293
293
264
239
229
681
716
751
1471
915
1094
892
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
11
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SSE
10
0.5
S
10
0.5
S
10
0.5
S
9
0.4
SSE
9
0.4
SSE
9
0.6
S
17
0.7
S
16
0.7
S
15
0.7
SW
13
0.6
SSW
18
0.6
SSW
18
0.7
S
12
0.9
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.8
S
13
0.8
S
12
0.7
S
12
Energy kJ
56
206
77
48
46
43
27
26
199
248
221
180
214
216
151
280
192
299
212
187
137
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
10
0.6
S
10
0.2
S
16
0.5
SW
17
0.3
SW
18
0.2
S
13
0.3
S
19
0.4
S
18
0.4
SSE
9
0.4
SSE
8
0.3
SSE
8
0.4
SW
19
0.6
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SSE
8
0.6
SW
17
0.5
S
12
0.5
SW
12
0.4
SW
11
Energy kJ
52
66
20
148
49
14
66
99
25
23
13
96
108
61
23
224
73
73
32
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
W
3
0.4
W
4
0.5
WSW
4
0.5
W
4
0.7
W
4
1
WSW
4
0.8
W
4
0.8
W
4
0.9
WSW
4
0.8
W
4
0.7
W
4
0.6
WSW
4
0.6
W
4
0.6
W
4
0.6
WSW
4
Energy kJ
3
5
9
9
17
34
22
22
33
24
19
11
10
11
9
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
3
2
2
2
3
1
3
3
3
3
3
2
4
4
3
4
4
3
4
Distance (km)
0
116
5
0
1126
140
140
1130
140
347
1119
5
0
1281
140
13
1119
5
55
1094
5
Best forecast wave conditions in Oaxaca
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
2
2
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Mexico
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
2
2
3
3
1
3
3
1
3
3
3
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
9
6
5
5
5
6
5
5
9
4
4
4
9
8
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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.

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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