Rio Tapextla Surf Break

Rio Tapextla Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 16.12° N 98.00° W

Issued: 5 am 15 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rio Tapextla sea temperature is
30.3° C

Slightly warmer than usual

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 15 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 16 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 21s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 16 Jun, 3PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 19s period, SW swell with 1,782 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 16 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 21s 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 Tuesday (Jun 16) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 21s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s 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 1.6m 19s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 16) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Tue 16th Jun)3ft (0.9m) 21s
Best Surf 3AM (Tue 16th Jun)3ft (0.9m) 21s
Most Powerful 3PM (Tue 16th Jun)5ft (1.6m) 19s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 32°C on Tue afternoon, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 31°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
3
4
1
4
3
1
4
3
0
4
3
1
4
4
2
4
4
2
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SSW
15
1
SW
21
0.9
SW
21
1.3
SW
19
1.6
SW
19
1.2
SW
19
1.3
SW
18
1.4
SW
18
1.2
SW
17
1.2
SW
16
1.2
SW
16
1.3
SW
16
0.9
SW
18
1.3
SW
15
1.6
SW
16
1.6
SW
16
1.4
SW
15
1.3
SW
14
0.9
SW
18
1.1
SW
18
1
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
706
881
756
1198
1782
1026
996
1213
841
737
728
897
449
788
1179
1179
879
676
529
719
357
Wind (km/h)
5
NW
20
W
5
NW
5
NW
15
WSW
5
NW
10
WNW
15
SW
5
NNW
0
SSW
15
SW
5
NW
5
ESE
15
SSW
5
NE
5
NNW
15
SSW
5
NNE
0
NE
10
WSW
10
WNW
Wind State
cross
cross-on
cross
glassy
on
glassy
cross-on
on
cross-off
glassy
on
glassy
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
off
glassy
on
cross-on
High Tide
2:29PM1.12m
2:33AM0.65m
3:27PM1.12m
3:39AM0.71m
4:21PM1.11m
4:43AM0.77m
5:14PM1.07m
5:44AM0.83m
6:04PM1.02m
6:43AM0.88m
6:53PM0.95m
7:40AM0.91m
7:40PM0.87m
Low Tide
9:13PM0.15m
8:34AM-0.03m
10:06PM0.10m
9:38AM-0.02m
10:56PM0.06m
10:41AM0.01m
11:44PM0.03m
11:42AM0.06m
00:31AM0.02m
12:42PM0.12m
1:16AM0.02m
1:42PM0.18m
2:00AM0.04m
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
thunderstorm
part cloud
rain showers
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:00
6:00
6:00
6:00
6:00
6:00
6:01
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:04
7:05
7:05
7:05
7:05
7:06
7:06
 mm
2
10
1
4
1
10
2
1
18
Temp °C
31
31
28
31
32
29
31
31
29
31
31
28
30
30
27
30
30
26
29
29
27
Feels °C
33
32
31
34
34
33
33
33
33
34
33
32
33
32
32
33
32
30
32
32
30
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
13
1.3
SW
19
1.6
SW
19
1.2
SW
19
1.3
SW
18
1.4
SW
18
1.2
SW
17
1.2
SW
16
1.2
SW
16
1.3
SW
16
1
SW
15
1.3
SW
15
1.6
SW
16
1.6
SW
16
1.4
SW
15
1.3
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1
SW
14
Energy kJ
706
594
553
1198
1782
1026
996
1213
841
737
728
897
415
788
1179
1179
879
676
529
514
357
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
19
1
SW
21
0.9
SW
21
1.1
SSW
13
1.1
SSW
13
1
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
12
0.7
SSW
11
0.6
SSW
11
0.7
S
15
0.9
SW
18
0.7
S
14
0.7
S
13
0.8
S
13
0.8
S
13
0.7
S
12
0.9
SW
18
1.1
SW
18
0.7
SW
18
Energy kJ
251
881
756
427
390
302
263
258
164
133
97
213
449
200
171
215
202
141
449
719
316
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
8
0.4
SSE
7
0.4
SSW
7
0.5
S
7
0.4
SSW
7
0.1
S
20
0.1
S
19
0.3
S
18
0.4
S
16
0.6
S
7
0.5
SSW
11
0.7
S
11
0.5
SW
18
0.5
S
6
0.3
S
6
0.7
SW
19
0.5
SW
20
0.7
S
12
0.7
S
11
0.6
S
11
Energy kJ
31
18
18
27
18
8
7
54
82
39
68
112
154
20
7
384
186
137
121
86
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
8
0.5
W
4
0.4
SW
7
0.2
W
8
0.3
WNW
8
Energy kJ
41
7
11
5
12
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
4
4
4
4
4
2
4
3
3
4
3
2
4
4
3
4
4
4
3
Distance (km)
30
940
30
0
575
0
53
944
0
0
575
0
0
940
0
0
698
0
0
53
53
Best forecast wave conditions in Oaxaca
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Mexico
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
3
3
4
4
3
4
4
2
4
4
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
8
7
6
5
6
6
4
9
8
9
9
8
6
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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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