Rio Tapextla surfForecast / Oaxaca / Mexico

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Sunday 26 Apr 2026 CST
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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
28.4° C
(Which is 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 Monday (Apr 27) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 11s. 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 0.9m 15s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 27) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Mon 27th Apr)2.5ft (0.7m) 16s
Best Surf 9AM (Mon 27th Apr)2.5ft (0.7m) 16s
Most Powerful 9PM (Mon 27th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sun
3
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
2
0
1
2
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
2
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
16
0.7
S
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
S
16
0.6
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
13
0.5
SSW
12
0.3
SW
18
0.6
S
10
0.5
SW
16
0.4
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
15
0.7
SW
15
0.6
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
341
256
212
371
152
141
198
222
163
223
135
135
125
83
63
70
127
100
148
217
136
Wind (km/h)
10
WNW
0
W
15
SW
5
WNW
5
W
15
SW
10
NW
5
W
20
WSW
10
NW
15
WNW
20
WSW
10
NW
10
WNW
20
WSW
10
NW
10
WNW
20
WSW
10
NW
5
W
20
SW
cross-on
glassy
on
cross
glassy
on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
on
cross
cross
on
cross
cross
on
cross
glassy
on
High Tide
10:03PM0.81m
10:49AM0.81m
10:58PM0.73m
11:52AM0.83m
11:59PM0.67m
12:52PM0.86m
1:03AM0.62m
1:49PM0.89m
2:04AM0.60m
2:40PM0.92m
3:00AM0.60m
3:27PM0.95m
3:49AM0.61m
4:11PM0.96m
Low Tide
4:23AM0.17m
5:03PM0.27m
5:14AM0.20m
6:21PM0.29m
6:08AM0.21m
7:35PM0.28m
7:01AM0.22m
8:39PM0.25m
7:53AM0.21m
9:31PM0.21m
8:42AM0.19m
10:16PM0.18m
9:28AM0.16m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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6:09
6:09
6:07
6:07
6:07
6:07
6:05
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6:49
6:49
6:50
6:50
6:50
6:50
6:51
Temp °C
27
30
30
27
30
30
27
30
30
27
31
30
27
31
30
27
30
30
27
30
30
29
32
31
31
31
30
30
31
30
30
31
30
30
31
30
30
30
30
29
31
30
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
16
0.7
S
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
13
0.5
SSW
12
0.5
S
10
0.6
S
10
0.5
S
10
0.6
S
10
0.7
S
12
0.7
S
11
0.6
S
10
Energy kJ
341
256
212
371
152
141
198
222
163
223
135
135
125
83
50
70
47
67
132
121
73
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
11
0.6
S
11
0.6
S
11
0.6
SSW
11
0.5
S
10
0.5
S
10
0.6
S
9
0.7
S
12
0.6
S
9
0.6
S
9
0.5
S
9
0.4
SSE
8
0.5
S
9
0.5
S
10
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
13
0.5
SW
16
0.4
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
15
0.7
SW
15
0.6
SSW
14
Energy kJ
89
86
85
88
47
45
58
132
58
58
39
22
41
48
63
56
127
100
148
217
136
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
W
13
0.4
W
4
0.3
SW
15
0.2
W
16
0.4
S
18
0.5
S
16
0.5
S
13
0.2
WNW
16
0.4
SSW
12
0.1
W
13
0.3
SW
15
0.1
W
14
0.1
SW
19
0.3
W
4
0.3
SW
18
0.4
WSW
4
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
12
0.3
WSW
4
0.2
WNW
9
0.4
SW
18
Energy kJ
14
6
33
20
96
135
89
25
47
4
34
4
15
3
49
4
55
47
2
8
109
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
W
4
0.4
WSW
4
0.4
WSW
3
0.3
WNW
5
0.2
WNW
6
0.4
WSW
3
0.4
W
4
0.3
W
4
0.5
W
3
0.4
W
4
0.4
WNW
4
0.4
WSW
3
0.5
W
4
0.4
WNW
4
0.5
WSW
3
0.3
W
4
0.4
SW
3
Energy kJ
5
6
2
6
3
3
4
3
6
5
5
4
6
5
6
2
2
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
2
Distance (km)
53
0
1412
53
0
1313
30
88
940
53
53
1415
53
53
947
30
53
940
30
0
278
Best forecast wave conditions in Oaxaca
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Mexico
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
6
5
5
5
9
7
8
6
5
4
5
8
6
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
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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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