Rio Tapextla surfForecast / Oaxaca / Mexico

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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
30.2° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Thursday (May 21) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 3s is also forecast. 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 1.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 6s period and expected on Sunday (May 17) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Thu 21st May)2.5ft (0.8m) 15s
Best Surf 3AM (Sun 24th May)2ft (0.6m) 19s
Most Powerful 3AM (Wed 20th May)4ft (1.2m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Sun morning, min 27°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Wed morning, min 27°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Sat
23
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
0
2
2
0
2
1
0
2
2
0
2
1
0
2
1
0
1
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SSW
13
1.1
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
13
1.1
SSW
13
1.1
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.9
SW
16
0.6
SW
19
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SW
15
0.6
SW
18
0.7
SW
14
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
362
508
585
504
499
396
390
237
334
261
306
358
303
314
318
246
208
309
309
362
367
Wind (km/h)
10
WNW
10
WNW
20
WSW
10
WNW
15
WNW
20
WSW
10
NW
5
W
15
SW
10
NW
10
WNW
20
WSW
15
NW
10
WNW
20
WSW
10
WNW
10
WNW
20
WSW
5
WNW
5
WNW
15
SW
cross
cross
on
cross
cross
on
cross
cross-on
on
cross
cross-on
on
cross
cross
on
cross
cross-on
on
cross
cross-on
on
High Tide
2:01AM0.61m
2:55PM1.12m
3:03AM0.64m
3:51PM1.15m
4:02AM0.69m
4:44PM1.15m
4:59AM0.74m
5:36PM1.13m
5:56AM0.79m
6:25PM1.08m
6:53AM0.83m
7:14PM1.01m
7:49AM0.85m
Low Tide
7:56AM0.02m
9:41PM0.13m
8:58AM-0.02m
10:32PM0.09m
9:58AM-0.04m
11:20PM0.05m
10:56AM-0.04m
00:07AM0.03m
11:53AM-0.01m
00:53AM0.03m
12:50PM0.05m
1:39AM0.04m
1:47PM0.13m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:01
6:01
6:00
6:00
6:00
6:00
6:00
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:54
6:54
6:55
6:55
6:55
6:57
6:57
1
Temp °C
29
32
32
29
32
31
29
32
31
29
32
31
29
32
32
29
32
31
29
31
31
33
34
34
33
34
32
34
35
32
34
34
32
33
33
33
33
33
32
32
32
32
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SSW
13
1.1
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
13
1.1
SSW
13
1.1
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
13
0.9
SW
16
0.7
SW
15
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SW
15
0.6
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SW
16
Energy kJ
362
508
585
504
499
396
390
237
233
187
215
358
220
314
318
167
208
309
309
362
367
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
16
0.4
S
9
0.3
SSE
9
0.4
W
4
0.4
SSW
9
0.5
SW
18
0.5
SW
18
0.5
SW
17
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
12
0.7
SSW
12
0.7
SSW
11
0.6
S
11
0.6
S
11
0.6
S
10
0.5
S
10
0.6
S
9
0.4
SW
10
Energy kJ
201
27
16
4
26
150
154
147
334
261
306
189
125
119
113
85
82
80
47
54
23
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
10
0.2
SSW
20
0.3
SW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.1
SW
26
0.3
SSE
8
0.4
SSW
8
0.3
S
8
0.1
SW
23
0.4
SW
21
0.4
SSE
8
0.4
SSE
8
0.6
SW
19
0.5
S
7
0.4
SSE
7
0.6
SW
18
0.5
SW
18
0.1
SE
7
0.1
SW
21
0.3
W
4
0.2
SSW
21
Energy kJ
31
37
51
83
26
13
22
12
21
116
22
21
303
27
17
246
152
2
18
3
42
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WNW
4
0.2
ESE
6
0.5
W
3
0.4
WNW
4
0.4
WNW
4
0.5
W
3
0.4
WNW
3
0.3
WNW
4
0.4
SSW
8
0.2
WNW
8
0.2
WNW
7
0.4
WSW
3
0.2
WNW
3
0.4
WNW
3
0.5
W
3
0.4
W
4
0.4
W
4
0.5
W
3
0.4
W
4
0.6
SSW
8
Energy kJ
1
3
5
5
6
6
4
2
26
6
5
2
1
4
5
5
6
6
5
44
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
1
3
3
1
3
2
2
3
2
1
3
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
2
Distance (km)
53
53
944
53
53
944
30
53
1287
53
195
940
53
53
940
30
203
940
30
69
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Best forecast wave conditions in Oaxaca
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Mexico
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
3
3
2
3
2
2
3
2
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
6
4
4
4
5
4
5
4
5
6
5
5
9
5
4
5
5
4
4
4
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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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