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Rio Tapextla surfForecast / Oaxaca / Mexico
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Thursday 22 May 2025 CST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Rio Tapextla this week:
The surf forecast for Rio Tapextla over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 22) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Rio Tapextla in the next 12 days are 2.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 26) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Thursday (May 29) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Thu 22nd May) | 5ft (1.5m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Thu 22nd May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Mon 26th May) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rio Tapextla over the next 12 days.
Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wednesday 28 | Thursday 29 | Friday 30 | Saturday 31 | Sunday 01 | Monday 02 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
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| Energy (?) | 1425 | 1294 | 1393 | 1324 | 1397 | 1027 | 1750 | 1728 | 1487 | 1379 | 1415 | 1487 | 1235 | 2120 | 1550 | 1245 | 1010 | 869 | 471 | 362 | 362 | 258 | 344 | 161 | 314 | 282 | 1171 | 815 | 1195 | 3520 | 3164 | 3336 | 2952 | 2372 | 2102 | 1811 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross | on | cross- off | glass | on | cross- on | glass | on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | glass | cross | on | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- off | on | cross | glass | on | cross | cross- on | on | cross | cross | on | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 9:29AM 0.84 | 9:25PM 0.74 | 10:28AM 0.92 | 10:21PM 0.69 | 11:31AM 0.99 | 11:25PM 0.64 | 12:35PM 1.05 | 12:33AM 0.62 | 1:37PM 1.10 | 1:41AM 0.63 | 2:37PM 1.13 | 2:46AM 0.65 | 3:34PM 1.14 | 3:47AM 0.69 | 4:28PM 1.13 | 4:46AM 0.73 | 5:19PM 1.10 | 5:42AM 0.76 | 6:08PM 1.04 | 6:37AM 0.79 | 6:54PM 0.98 | 7:31AM 0.81 | 7:39PM 0.90 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 3:36PM 0.27 | 3:41AM 0.12 | 4:50PM 0.28 | 4:32AM 0.10 | 6:08PM 0.26 | 5:30AM 0.07 | 7:21PM 0.22 | 6:34AM 0.03 | 8:26PM 0.17 | 7:39AM 0.00 | 9:23PM 0.13 | 8:42AM -0.02 | 10:16PM 0.09 | 9:43AM -0.03 | 11:06PM 0.06 | 10:41AM -0.01 | 11:53PM 0.05 | 11:36AM 0.03 | 12:38AM 0.05 | 12:30PM 0.09 | 1:22AM 0.06 | 1:24PM 0.16 | 2:03AM 0.09 | |||||||||||||
Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wednesday 28 | Thursday 29 | Friday 30 | Saturday 31 | Sunday 01 | Monday 02 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:00 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:57 | - | - | 6:57 | - | - | 6:57 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:59 | - | - | 6:59 | - | - | 6:59 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:00 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | 5 | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | 5 | - | 1 | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5 | - | 18 | 2 |
| Temp. °C | 32 | 31 | 29 | 33 | 32 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 27 |
| Feels °C (?) | 35 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 32 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 33 | 33 | 35 | 34 | 30 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 33°C on Fri morning, min 28°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 32°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Wed morning, min 27°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Wed afternoon, calm by Thu afternoon). | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 32°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 12 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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