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Rio Tapextla surfForecast / Oaxaca / Mexico

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Sunday 11 Jan 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
27.2° C
 (Which is slightly cooler than normal)

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 Sunday (Jan 11) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m 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 12 days are 0.7m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jan 11) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 2s period and expected on Sunday (Jan 18) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Sun 11th Jan)2ft (0.6m) 12s
Best Surf 9PM (Sun 11th Jan)2ft (0.6m) 12s
Most Powerful 3PM (Sun 11th Jan)2.5ft (0.7m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rio Tapextla over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sun afternoon, min 22°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 21°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.2
SSW
0.2
SSW
0.2
SSW
0.2
SSW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.5
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.5
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.5
SSW
0.5
SSW
Period(s) (?)121212111111111010121315161314141413131312
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)94125934730303027101516216443118811051161139083
Wind
(km/h)
5
NE
20
SW
5
NNE
5
NNE
15
SW
10
N
5
NE
10
SW
10
N
5
N
15
WSW
10
NNE
10
ENE
15
SW
10
N
10
ENE
10
SSW
5
NNE
5
NE
10
SSW
10
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offonoffglassoncross-
off		glassoncross-
off		cross-
off		oncross-
off		cross-
off		oncross-
off		offcross-
on		offglassoncross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:14PM
0.92
8:58AM
0.67
9:58PM
0.91
9:39AM
0.61
10:43PM
0.90
10:21AM
0.57
11:31PM
0.88
11:09AM
0.53
12:21AM
0.88
12:03PM
0.51
1:12AM
0.88
1:04PM
0.50
2:04AM
0.88
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:27PM
0.08
3:31AM
0.28
3:03PM
0.10
4:23AM
0.30
3:38PM
0.12
5:17AM
0.32
4:17PM
0.14
6:15AM
0.32
5:01PM
0.15
7:15AM
0.32
5:51PM
0.17
8:11AM
0.30
6:47PM
0.18
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunrise7:01--7:01--7:01--7:03--7:03--7:03--7:03--
Sunset-6:16--6:16--6:17--6:17--6:19--6:20--6:20-
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
cloud
Rain (mm)
-----------3--2--3---
Temp. °C293025282925282824282826272825282825282825
Feels °C (?)292927272727272827292929282929272828292926
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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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