Rio Tapextla Surf Break

Lat Long: 16.12° N 98.00° W

Rio Tapextla Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 am 30 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rio Tapextla sea temperature is
31.0°C
1.4° 

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


Rio Tapextla surf forecast from 31 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 17s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 17s period, SW swell with 1,863 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 14s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Rio Tapextla this week:

The surf forecast for Rio Tapextla over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Rio Tapextla in the next 16 days are 1.8m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Sun 30th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 14s
Best Surf 9PM (Thu 3rd Sep)5ft (1.5m) 17s
Most Powerful 6AM (Fri 4th Sep)6ft (1.8m) 17s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 31°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 32°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
2
Thursday
3
Friday
4
Saturday
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Height (m)
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SW
14
1.4
SW
14
1.2
SW
14
1.2
SSW
13
1.1
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13
1.1
SW
13
1
SSW
13
1
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13
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SW
16
0.9
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16
1
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16
0.9
SW
15
1.5
SSW
18
1.5
SW
17
1.8
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17
1.8
SW
16
1.8
SW
16
1.7
SSW
16
1.7
SSW
16
1.5
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15
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
846
752
556
479
406
400
341
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290
386
381
508
331
1399
1275
1842
1652
1591
1498
1322
974
Wind (km/h)
5
NNE
15
W
5
NW
5
NNW
15
WNW
5
NW
10
NW
20
WSW
10
NNE
5
N
15
SW
10
NW
5
NNE
15
SW
5
NE
5
ENE
15
SSW
5
NNE
5
NNE
15
SW
5
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High Tide
4:21PM0.75m
4:56AM0.88m
5:02PM0.74m
5:38AM0.95m
5:40PM0.73m
6:21AM1.00m
6:18PM0.72m
7:03AM1.04m
6:57PM0.72m
7:48AM1.05m
7:39PM0.71m
8:35AM1.04m
8:24PM0.71m
Low Tide
10:21AM0.23m
10:27PM0.17m
11:11AM0.21m
11:03PM0.11m
11:58AM0.18m
11:40PM0.06m
12:42PM0.17m
00:19AM0.02m
1:26PM0.17m
1:00AM-0.02m
2:10PM0.17m
1:44AM-0.03m
2:57PM0.19m
2:32AM-0.02m
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6:18
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 mm
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Temp °C
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32
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Feels °C
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32
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33
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Information about the Rio Tapextla Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Rio Tapextla provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Rio Tapextla can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Rio Tapextla 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 Tapextla) 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 Tapextla 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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