Rio Tapextla Surf Break

Lat Long: 16.12° N 98.00° W

Rio Tapextla Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 17 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rio Tapextla sea temperature is
31.3° C
1.6° 

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 17 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 17 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 13s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 16s period, SSW swell with 657 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 17 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 13s period with SW 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 Monday (Aug 17) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 13s. 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 1.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 9s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Mon 17th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 13s
Best Surf 9PM (Mon 17th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 13s
Most Powerful 9PM (Tue 18th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 32°C on Mon morning, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 73mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 32°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
17
Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
14
1.2
SW
15
0.9
SW
17
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
15
1.2
SSW
16
1
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
13
0.7
SW
13
0.7
SW
14
1
S
10
0.8
SSW
17
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SW
18
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
521
649
419
482
503
657
443
362
347
232
219
170
211
204
364
232
257
290
330
290
465
Wind (km/h)
5
N
25
WSW
10
N
5
NNW
15
SW
5
NE
5
N
20
SW
10
NNW
10
NW
20
WSW
5
N
5
N
20
S
10
E
0
N
15
SSW
15
ESE
10
N
10
SW
10
N
Wind State
cross-off
cross-on
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glassy
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cross-off
High Tide
6:11PM0.82m
6:54AM1.00m
6:55PM0.77m
7:38AM0.99m
7:35PM0.73m
8:20AM0.96m
8:13PM0.68m
9:01AM0.93m
8:50PM0.64m
9:43AM0.90m
9:29PM0.60m
10:28AM0.87m
10:11PM0.57m
Low Tide
12:22PM0.15m
00:20AM0.03m
1:11PM0.17m
00:59AM0.03m
1:57PM0.19m
1:37AM0.05m
2:40PM0.21m
2:12AM0.07m
3:23PM0.24m
2:48AM0.09m
4:07PM0.28m
3:25AM0.12m
4:55PM0.31m
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6:16
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6:54
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 mm
6
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2
10
3
58
2
6
Temp °C
32
32
29
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32
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31
31
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28
31
31
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31
27
Feels °C
34
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33
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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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