Rio Tapextla surfForecast / Oaxaca / Mexico

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Wednesday 12 Nov 2025 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
30.0° 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Nov 12) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 13s. 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 1.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 13) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Wed 12th Nov)3ft (0.9m) 17s
Best Surf 9PM (Wed 12th Nov)3ft (0.9m) 17s
Most Powerful12PM (Thu 13th Nov)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
12
Thursday
13
Friday
14
Saturday
15
Sunday
16
Monday
17
Tuesday
18
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
3
2
3
3
1
2
2
0
2
2
0
1
2
1
2
2
0
2
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
SW
0.8
SW
0.9
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
1
SW
1
SW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SW
0.9
SW
0.8
SW
0.7
SW
0.7
SW
0.6
SSW
0.5
SW
0.6
SSW
0.6
SW
0.7
SW
0.7
SW
0.9
SW
Period(s) (?)141716161615151414141313131312161616151514
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)30133038165361256641841236227225720817516498130171203232220305
Wind
(km/h)
10
SW
10
NNE
5
E
10
SSW
10
ENE
5
NNE
10
SW
10
NNE
5
NNW
15
WSW
5
N
5
NNW
10
WSW
5
NE
5
E
10
S
10
E
10
ESE
15
SSE
5
ENE
5
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
onoffglassonoffoffoncross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
glassonglassglasscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
offglass
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:12PM
0.82
8:25AM
0.89
9:07PM
0.82
9:12AM
0.80
10:04PM
0.82
10:02AM
0.72
11:01PM
0.83
10:57AM
0.64
11:57PM
0.85
11:56AM
0.59
12:50AM
0.87
12:58PM
0.56
1:41AM
0.89
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:09AM
0.15
2:48PM
0.10
3:08AM
0.23
3:32PM
0.15
4:14AM
0.29
4:17PM
0.18
5:27AM
0.32
5:03PM
0.21
6:41AM
0.32
5:52PM
0.23
7:47AM
0.29
6:42PM
0.23
8:42AM
0.25
Wed
12
Thursday
13
Friday
14
Saturday
15
Sunday
16
Monday
17
Tuesday
18
Sunrise--6:33--6:33--6:33--6:35--6:35--6:35--6:35
Sunset5:58--5:58--5:58--5:57--5:57--5:57--5:57--
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
rain showers
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
----------5-13--3----
Temp. °C292628282529292628292628282628282629282629
Feels °C (?)302929302831313031313031303131312932302931
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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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