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Lat Long: 16.12° N 98.00° W

Rio Tapextla Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 am 24 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rio Tapextla sea temperature is
29.9°C
0.5° 

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 25 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 31 Oct, 12AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 18s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 31 Oct, 6PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 16s period, SW swell with 1,449 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 25 Oct, 12AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s period with SSW 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 (Oct 25) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 10s. 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 1.7m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 31) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Monday (Oct 26) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Sun 25th Oct)3ft (0.9m) 14s
Best Surf12AM (Sat 31st Oct)3.5ft (1.1m) 18s
Most Powerful 6PM (Sat 31st Oct)5.5ft (1.7m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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15
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WSW
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WNW
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High Tide
12:17PM0.61m
1:09AM0.87m
1:19PM0.59m
2:06AM0.95m
2:18PM0.60m
3:00AM1.02m
3:12PM0.62m
3:51AM1.08m
4:03PM0.66m
4:40AM1.12m
4:52PM0.70m
5:29AM1.13m
5:41PM0.75m
Low Tide
6:13PM0.24m
7:53AM0.28m
7:09PM0.19m
8:54AM0.22m
8:05PM0.13m
9:45AM0.17m
9:00PM0.07m
10:32AM0.12m
9:53PM0.01m
11:17AM0.08m
10:45PM-0.03m
12:01PM0.06m
11:37PM-0.03m
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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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