Rio Tapextla Surf Break

Lat Long: 16.12° N 98.00° W

Rio Tapextla Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 am 24 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rio Tapextla sea temperature is
31.2°C
1.5° 

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 24 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 17s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 16s period, SW swell with 1,631 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period with SSW 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 Monday (Aug 24) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m and 5s 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 1.8m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Mon 24th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 16s
Best Surf 9PM (Fri 28th Aug)5ft (1.5m) 17s
Most Powerful 6AM (Sat 29th Aug)6ft (1.8m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Tue afternoon, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 32°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
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Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
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Night
AM
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AM
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Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
3
2
0
2
2
0
2
3
0
3
3
1
4
4
1
3
3
0
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
18
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.7
SW
18
0.7
SW
18
0.9
SW
16
1.2
SW
16
1.5
SW
18
1.6
SW
16
1.6
SW
16
1.8
SW
16
1.4
SW
15
1.4
SW
14
1.4
SW
14
1.2
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
312
469
475
211
258
255
196
178
171
316
316
376
767
1351
1302
1333
1551
869
752
752
556
Wind (km/h)
10
NNW
20
WNW
10
NE
5
ENE
10
SW
5
N
5
NW
20
WSW
10
NNW
5
NNW
20
WSW
10
NNW
5
NNW
20
SW
5
N
5
NNW
20
SW
10
N
5
NNE
20
SW
15
NW
Wind State
cross-off
cross
off
glassy
on
glassy
glassy
on
cross-off
glassy
on
cross-off
cross-off
on
glassy
cross-off
on
cross-off
glassy
on
cross-off
High Tide
11:15AM0.84m
11:02PM0.56m
12:06PM0.82m
00:04AM0.56m
1:01PM0.80m
1:13AM0.59m
1:55PM0.79m
2:21AM0.64m
2:48PM0.78m
3:20AM0.72m
3:36PM0.77m
4:10AM0.80m
4:21PM0.75m
Low Tide
5:49PM0.33m
4:55AM0.19m
6:46PM0.33m
5:55AM0.23m
7:41PM0.32m
7:06AM0.26m
8:30PM0.29m
8:18AM0.27m
9:12PM0.26m
9:23AM0.26m
9:50PM0.22m
10:21AM0.23m
10:27PM0.17m
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6:16
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6:18
6:18
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6:18
6:18
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6:50
6:50
6:49
6:47
6:46
6:46
6:45
 mm
4
1
1
2
1
27
Temp °C
29
30
28
31
32
29
32
31
28
32
31
28
32
31
29
31
31
28
31
31
27
Feels °C
31
32
32
34
35
34
35
32
33
34
32
33
35
33
34
33
33
33
34
32
32
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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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