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Lat Long: 15.67° N 96.26° W

Rio Coyula Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 pm 28 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rio Coyula sea temperature is
30.4°C
1.6° 

Rio Coyula surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Rio Coyula surf forecast from 29 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 2 Oct, 12AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 8s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 3 Oct, 9PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 11s period, W swell with 1,144 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 29 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period with SW swell.

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 (Sep 29) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Rio Coyula in the next 16 days are 2.2m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 03) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 11s period and expected on Friday (Oct 02) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Tue 29th Sep)5ft (1.6m) 9s
Best Surf12AM (Fri 2nd Oct)8ft (2.4m) 8s
Most Powerful 9PM (Sat 3rd Oct)7ft (2.2m) 11s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 31°C on Tue morning, min 26°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the WSW by Wed afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 70mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 30°C on Thu afternoon, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
28
Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Saturday
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18
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SW
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16
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2.4
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11
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11
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11
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Energy kJ
340
437
370
375
323
653
784
512
804
1097
745
663
655
416
370
546
918
762
894
951
Wind (km/h)
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SSE
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NNE
10
WSW
25
SW
20
W
20
W
35
WSW
25
W
15
WNW
20
WSW
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W
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NNW
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N
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ESE
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High Tide
3:46PM0.96m
4:12AM1.27m
4:29PM0.97m
4:56AM1.32m
5:12PM0.98m
5:42AM1.33m
5:57PM0.98m
6:30AM1.32m
6:44PM0.97m
7:19AM1.27m
7:36PM0.96m
8:12AM1.22m
8:33PM0.95m
Low Tide
9:42PM0.10m
10:38AM0.10m
10:25PM0.05m
11:23AM0.08m
11:09PM0.01m
12:09PM0.08m
11:56PM0.00m
12:56PM0.09m
00:45AM0.02m
1:45PM0.12m
1:38AM0.06m
2:37PM0.16m
2:37AM0.12m
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Temp °C
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27
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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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