Rio Coyula surfForecast / Oaxaca / Mexico

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Wednesday 18 Feb 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
27.9° 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 Saturday (Feb 21) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m 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 12 days are 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Feb 23) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 9s period and expected on Monday (Feb 23) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Sat 21st Feb)2.5ft (0.7m) 13s
Best Surf12AM (Sat 21st Feb)2.5ft (0.7m) 13s
Most Powerful 3PM (Mon 23rd Feb)10ft (3.0m) 8s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Thu morning, min 23°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Mon morning, min 22°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
1
1
0
1
1
3
1
0
1
2
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.7
SW
0.7
SW
0.7
SW
0.7
SW
0.7
SW
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.5
SW
0.5
SW
0.4
SSW
0.4
SW
3
E
0.3
SW
0.4
SSW
1.2
E
1.2
E
0.5
SSW
Period(s) (?)151515141414131313131312121218816166815
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)869314421120819418017811310910871715678133241100115181121
Wind
(km/h)
20
SW
15
W
15
W
30
SW
15
W
15
W
25
SW
10
WNW
5
WSW
20
SW
10
NW
5
SE
15
SW
5
NW
0
SSW
5
S
10
ENE
5
E
10
SSE
5
N
5
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
glasscross-
on
glassglassoncross-
off
crosscross-
on
glassglass
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:37PM
1.00
3:52AM
1.07
4:21PM
1.10
4:34AM
1.07
5:04PM
1.18
5:15AM
1.05
5:48PM
1.25
5:57AM
1.02
6:33PM
1.28
6:40AM
0.99
7:20PM
1.29
7:26AM
0.96
8:10PM
1.28
8:15AM
0.92
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:40PM
0.21
10:05AM
0.15
10:30PM
0.18
10:43AM
0.10
11:18PM
0.15
11:21AM
0.06
12:05AM
0.14
12:01PM
0.02
12:53AM
0.14
12:44PM
0.01
1:42AM
0.15
1:30PM
0.01
2:34AM
0.18
Wed
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Sunrise--6:48--6:47--6:47--6:46--6:46--6:45--6:45
Sunset6:29--6:29--6:29--6:30--6:30--6:30--6:30--
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
---------------1-----
Temp. °C282530302529292529292429292530302627282427
Feels °C (?)282628282627272629292530292730312926272327
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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.

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