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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
28.7° 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 Tuesday (Apr 28) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s. 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 cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Tue 28th Apr) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Tue 28th Apr) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 14s |
| 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 ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 12 | SSW 18 | S 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | |
458 | 372 | 361 | 260 | 195 | 195 | 198 | 192 | 137 | 243 | 222 | 341 | 256 | 212 | 371 | 152 | 141 | 198 | 242 | 163 | 327 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross | glassy | on | cross | cross-on | on | cross | |
High Tide | 7:35PM1.06m | 7:54AM0.80m | 8:23PM0.98m | 8:49AM0.80m | 9:12PM0.90m | 9:48AM0.81m | 10:03PM0.81m | 10:49AM0.81m | 10:58PM0.73m | 11:52AM0.83m | 11:59PM0.67m | 12:52PM0.86m | 1:03AM0.62m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:00PM-0.02m | 2:00AM0.07m | 1:53PM0.05m | 2:46AM0.10m | 2:50PM0.13m | 3:34AM0.13m | 3:52PM0.21m | 4:23AM0.17m | 5:03PM0.27m | 5:14AM0.20m | 6:21PM0.29m | 6:08AM0.21m | 7:35PM0.28m | ||||||||
6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | |
— | 6:47 | — | — | 6:49 | — | — | 6:49 | — | — | 6:49 | — | — | 6:49 | — | — | 6:49 | — | — | 6:50 | — | |
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Temp °C | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 28 |
31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 31 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 9 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
458 | 372 | 361 | 260 | 195 | 195 | 198 | 192 | 137 | 127 | 121 | 341 | 256 | 212 | 371 | 152 | 141 | 61 | 242 | 163 | 327 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 15 | SW 18 | W 15 | W 5 | S 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | S 18 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 16 | S 10 | S 10 | W 3 |
4 | 12 | 4 | 10 | 38 | 25 | 25 | 30 | 74 | 243 | 222 | 89 | 86 | 59 | 56 | 66 | 64 | 198 | 64 | 64 | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 15 | W 14 | SW 18 | W 14 | W 13 | W 13 | W 13 | W 12 | SSW 15 | W 4 | SW 16 | W 4 | W 4 | SW 15 | W 4 | S 18 | S 16 | S 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | W 13 |
4 | 4 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 42 | 6 | 40 | 9 | 6 | 33 | 6 | 96 | 135 | 89 | 27 | 47 | 14 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 4 | W 4 | W 4 | — | W 4 | W 4 | W 5 | W 4 | W 4 | W 4 | W 4 | — | — | W 5 | — | — | WSW 2 | — | — | SW 3 | — |
6 | 10 | 14 | — | 13 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 13 | 13 | — | — | 11 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 53 | 1385 | 30 | 427 | 940 | 53 | 53 | 950 | 53 | 197 | 940 | 53 | 217 | 939 | 30 | 0 | 1329 | 30 | 76 | 944 | 30 |
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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.











