
Surf Forecasts:
Rio Tapextla surf forecast from 18 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 17s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 21s period, SW swell with 1,868 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 18 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 13s period with S 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 Saturday (Jul 18) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m 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 1.4m 21s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 18) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Sat 18th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 21s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rio Tapextla over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 31°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 32°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SSW 26 | SSW 13 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
303 | 229 | 300 | 240 | 192 | 663 | 580 | 648 | 653 | 710 | 581 | 558 | 416 | 352 | 264 | 238 | 159 | 134 | 263 | 113 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | on | glassy | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | on | glassy | cross-off | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:53PM0.99m | 5:33AM0.89m | 5:44PM0.94m | 6:29AM0.94m | 6:32PM0.88m | 7:22AM0.97m | 7:18PM0.82m | 8:10AM0.97m | 8:02PM0.76m | 8:56AM0.96m | 8:45PM0.69m | 9:41AM0.94m | 9:26PM0.64m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:20PM0.04m | 11:35AM0.12m | 00:06AM0.02m | 12:34PM0.15m | 00:50AM0.02m | 1:30PM0.19m | 1:32AM0.03m | 2:24PM0.22m | 2:11AM0.05m | 3:15PM0.25m | 2:49AM0.08m | 4:05PM0.27m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | |
7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:06 | — | |
mm | 1 | 6 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 31 | 25 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 32 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 32 | 31 | 29 |
Feels °C | 32 | 28 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 32 | 33 | 35 | 32 | 34 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | W 10 |
303 | 229 | 146 | 240 | 192 | 663 | 580 | 648 | 653 | 710 | 581 | 558 | 416 | 352 | 264 | 238 | 159 | 134 | 136 | 102 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 19 | SW 16 | S 11 | S 11 | S 13 | S 12 | S 13 | S 8 | S 7 | S 13 | W 5 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 9 | S 11 | SSW 13 |
106 | 150 | 300 | 181 | 167 | 116 | 114 | 272 | 187 | 334 | 86 | 52 | 112 | 15 | 136 | 69 | 90 | 38 | 85 | 113 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 21 | SSW 10 | S 10 | SW 16 | S 15 | S 14 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | W 9 | W 9 | S 13 | S 12 | S 8 | S 7 | W 5 | S 7 | WSW 10 | W 10 | SSW 26 | S 9 |
70 | 38 | 48 | 90 | 104 | 96 | 95 | 88 | 61 | 40 | 167 | 150 | 29 | 26 | 8 | 15 | 31 | 46 | 263 | 39 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 8 | — | — | W 5 | — | — | WSW 9 | — |
26 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 55 | — | — | 13 | — | — | 69 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 217 | 0 | 0 | 245 | 0 | 0 | 278 | 0 | 0 | 291 | 0 | 30 | 278 | 0 | 0 | 521 | 0 | 0 | 245 | 0 |
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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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