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Rio Tapextla surfForecast / Oaxaca / Mexico
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Monday 25 May 2026 CSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Rio Tapextla surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Rio Tapextla sea temperature is
30.5° C
(Which is 1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)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 Tuesday (May 26) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Rio Tapextla in the next 16 days are 1.9m 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 01) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Tue 26th May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Sat 30th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 21s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Mon 1st Jun) | 6ft (1.9m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rio Tapextla over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 33°C on Mon morning, min 27°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 31°C on Thu morning, min 27°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SW 17 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 22 | SSW 21 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SW 18 | |
687 | 905 | 720 | 795 | 711 | 597 | 437 | 424 | 424 | 424 | 424 | 412 | 342 | 419 | 328 | 269 | 372 | 762 | 1255 | 1684 | 1996 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
glassy | on | cross | glassy | on | cross | glassy | on | cross | glassy | on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | |
High Tide | 9:43AM0.88m | 9:39PM0.75m | 10:38AM0.88m | 10:31PM0.67m | 11:33AM0.89m | 11:27PM0.61m | 12:26PM0.90m | 00:25AM0.57m | 1:17PM0.91m | 1:23AM0.55m | 2:05PM0.92m | 2:18AM0.54m | 2:53PM0.93m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:52PM0.26m | 3:54AM0.13m | 5:01PM0.30m | 4:40AM0.16m | 6:11PM0.30m | 5:27AM0.18m | 7:17PM0.29m | 6:16AM0.19m | 8:14PM0.26m | 7:06AM0.19m | 9:04PM0.23m | 7:56AM0.18m | 9:48PM0.20m | ||||||||
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 | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — |
 | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:59 | — | — | 6:59 | — | — | 6:59 | — | — | 7:00 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 7 | — | — | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | |
Temp °C | 33 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 28 |
35 | 32 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 35 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 21 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SW 18 |
 kJ | 687 | 905 | 720 | 795 | 711 | 597 | 437 | 424 | 424 | 424 | 424 | 412 | 342 | 419 | 328 | 269 | 265 | 762 | 1255 | 1684 | 1996 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SSW 8 | S 8 | SE 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 8 | S 7 | S 7 | W 4 | S 18 | S 16 | S 16 | S 16 | SSW 14 | S 14 |
| kJ | 407 | 35 | 35 | 32 | 35 | 38 | 33 | 2 | 31 | 31 | 38 | 30 | 26 | 26 | 8 | 154 | 342 | 422 | 687 | 437 | 577 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | SW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 8 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 6 | SW 16 | SE 8 | SSW 20 | SSW 20 | SSE 8 | SSW 18 | SW 22 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | S 16 | — |
| kJ | 39 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 65 | 9 | 37 | 75 | 20 | 178 | 372 | 330 | 257 | 476 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 10 | WNW 4 | — | SSW 8 | WNW 4 | — | SSW 8 | WNW 5 | — | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 3 | W 3 | WNW 4 | W 4 | W 4 | — | — | S 7 | — |
| kJ | — | 24 | 7 | — | 61 | 5 | — | 35 | 6 | — | 6 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 6 | 6 | — | — | 36 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 1287 | 53 | 0 | 944 | 30 | 0 | 944 | 53 | 0 | 944 | 53 | 30 | 1446 | 53 | 88 | 947 | 0 | 0 | 1470 | 0 |
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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.
Are you planning a holiday in Oaxaca? If you are looking for accommodation near Rio Tapextla, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Oaxaca, consider staying in Santiago Pinotepa Nacional which is 21 km (13 miles) away. Other places in and around Oaxaca where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include San Juan Colbrado which is 39 km (24 miles) away, Ometepec and Nopala.
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