Rio Tapextla Surf Break

Rio Tapextla Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 16.12° N 98.00° W

Issued: 11 pm 10 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Rio Tapextla sea temperature is
30.5° C

1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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 11 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 13 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 16 Jun, 3PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 19s period, SW swell with 1,614 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 11 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 14s 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 Thursday (Jun 11) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s 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 1.5m 19s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 16) at 3PM. 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+) 6AM (Thu 11th Jun)4.5ft (1.3m) 14s
Best Surf 3AM (Sat 13th Jun)4.5ft (1.4m) 16s
Most Powerful 3PM (Tue 16th Jun)5ft (1.5m) 19s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Fri afternoon, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 30°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wed
17
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
3
2
2
3
3
1
3
2
0
4
4
2
3
3
1
3
3
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
13
1.1
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
15
1
SW
21
0.9
SW
21
1.3
SW
19
1.5
SW
19
1.2
SW
19
1.2
SW
18
1.4
SW
18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
789
834
687
427
514
619
493
991
904
610
508
602
697
610
881
756
1198
1614
1026
881
1213
Wind (km/h)
10
NW
10
NW
10
WSW
5
NNW
10
NW
15
SW
5
NNW
5
NW
15
WSW
5
NNW
5
NW
15
WSW
10
NNW
5
WNW
15
WSW
10
NW
10
WNW
20
WSW
10
NW
5
NW
15
SW
Wind State
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
on
glassy
cross
on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
on
High Tide
9:19PM0.66m
10:33AM0.95m
10:12PM0.62m
11:30AM1.01m
11:13PM0.59m
12:30PM1.06m
00:18AM0.59m
1:30PM1.10m
1:26AM0.61m
2:29PM1.12m
2:33AM0.65m
3:27PM1.12m
3:39AM0.71m
4:21PM1.11m
Low Tide
3:31AM0.10m
5:03PM0.30m
4:20AM0.07m
6:11PM0.28m
5:17AM0.03m
7:17PM0.24m
6:21AM0.00m
8:17PM0.20m
7:27AM-0.02m
9:13PM0.15m
8:34AM-0.03m
10:06PM0.10m
9:38AM-0.02m
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part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
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5:58
5:58
5:58
5:58
6:00
6:00
6:00
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:02
7:04
7:04
7:04
7:04
7:05
7:05
 mm
1
3
Temp °C
27
29
29
27
29
30
28
29
29
27
30
29
27
30
29
28
30
30
28
30
30
Feels °C
30
32
32
30
32
32
31
31
30
30
31
30
30
32
31
32
32
31
32
32
32
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
13
1.1
SSW
13
1.1
SSW
13
1.4
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
13
1.3
SW
19
1.5
SW
19
1.2
SW
19
1.2
SW
18
1.4
SW
18
Energy kJ
789
834
687
427
514
396
396
991
904
610
508
602
697
610
594
408
1198
1614
1026
881
1213
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
7
0.3
SSW
20
0.6
SSW
6
0.8
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
18
1.1
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
0.4
S
8
0.1
SW
24
0.6
S
8
0.6
SSW
17
0.6
SSW
7
0.6
S
7
0.6
SSW
19
1
SW
21
0.9
SW
21
1.1
SSW
13
1
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
12
Energy kJ
54
75
26
360
360
619
493
20
22
49
237
43
35
251
881
756
396
326
280
213
258
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WNW
6
0.1
E
7
0.4
SW
20
0.4
SSW
6
0.3
S
7
0.1
W
18
0.1
W
18
0.1
W
16
0.3
S
19
0.6
S
8
0.4
SW
21
0.6
SW
24
0.5
SW
23
0.5
S
8
0.4
SSE
8
0.4
S
7
0.5
S
7
0.4
SSW
7
0.3
S
7
Energy kJ
10
1
98
12
8
6
6
5
62
44
117
444
268
31
19
17
27
18
9
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WNW
5
0.3
S
7
0.4
SW
6
0.4
SSW
7
Energy kJ
9
8
10
21
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
1
3
3
3
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
Distance (km)
30
30
278
0
30
575
0
53
940
0
53
917
0
0
917
30
123
575
53
55
796
Best forecast wave conditions in Oaxaca
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
4
3
3
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Mexico
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
4
1
3
3
2
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
6
6
9
8
5
5
5
5
5
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
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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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