Rio Tapextla Surf Break

Rio Tapextla Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 16.12° N 98.00° W

Issued: 5 am 06 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rio Tapextla sea temperature is
31.3° C

2.0°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 6 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 6 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 19s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 18s period, SSW swell with 1,966 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 6 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 19s 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 (Jul 06) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 15s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s 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 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Mon 6th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 19s
Best Surf 9PM (Mon 6th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 19s
Most Powerful12PM (Tue 7th Jul)6ft (1.8m) 18s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 31°C on Mon morning, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 32°C on Sat morning, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
4
1
4
4
1
4
3
0
4
3
0
3
2
0
4
3
1
3
3
0
3
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
16
1
SSW
20
1.3
SSW
18
1.7
SSW
18
1.7
SSW
18
1.8
SSW
17
1.7
SSW
16
1.7
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
749
790
1208
1795
1755
1961
1393
1375
1067
815
683
665
665
644
746
726
806
553
594
334
487
Wind (km/h)
5
NE
15
SSW
5
ENE
5
N
15
SW
10
N
10
NW
20
W
10
N
5
NNW
15
WSW
5
N
10
NW
15
WSW
5
N
0
N
15
WSW
5
NE
5
E
20
S
5
ENE
Wind State
off
on
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross
on
cross-off
glassy
on
off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
6:59PM0.77m
7:52AM0.85m
7:33PM0.73m
8:33AM0.92m
8:11PM0.69m
9:19AM0.97m
8:55PM0.65m
10:10AM1.01m
9:45PM0.63m
11:06AM1.04m
10:43PM0.61m
12:04PM1.06m
11:48PM0.62m
Low Tide
1:04PM0.27m
1:15AM0.13m
1:54PM0.28m
1:46AM0.10m
2:46PM0.28m
2:23AM0.06m
3:41PM0.28m
3:05AM0.02m
4:39PM0.28m
3:56AM-0.01m
5:41PM0.27m
4:53AM-0.02m
6:44PM0.25m
thunderstorm
rain showers
thunderstorm
clear
clear
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:05
6:05
6:05
6:05
6:05
6:05
6:05
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:07
7:07
7:07
7:07
7:07
7:07
7:07
 mm
1
1
9
6
1
9
2
18
Temp °C
31
31
28
31
31
29
31
31
28
31
31
29
31
31
29
32
31
29
32
31
28
Feels °C
35
33
32
34
33
34
33
31
32
33
32
33
34
33
35
34
33
35
35
33
33
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
18
1.7
SSW
18
1.7
SSW
18
1.8
SSW
17
1.7
SSW
16
1.7
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
14
Energy kJ
749
683
1208
1795
1755
1961
1393
1375
1067
815
683
665
665
644
746
726
806
553
594
334
487
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
20
1
SSW
20
1
SSW
14
0.5
SSE
8
0.5
S
9
0.2
S
13
0.3
SE
8
0.2
S
12
0.6
S
12
0.6
S
12
0.7
S
11
0.6
S
11
0.6
S
11
0.7
S
10
0.7
S
10
0.7
S
10
0.7
S
9
0.6
S
9
0.5
S
9
0.7
SSW
12
0.4
SSE
8
Energy kJ
670
790
431
35
39
14
10
11
103
101
116
85
82
96
94
89
78
59
39
129
19
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
9
0.6
S
8
0.5
S
10
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
15
0.2
SSE
13
0.2
SSE
14
0.2
S
14
0.3
SSE
12
0.4
ESE
8
0.1
S
21
0.1
SE
7
0.3
SSW
20
0.2
SSW
20
0.6
S
18
0.1
S
21
0.1
SE
7
0.3
W
5
0.3
W
5
0.5
S
9
0.4
SW
21
Energy kJ
39
50
48
4
4
17
18
16
29
28
9
2
75
37
227
9
2
4
5
39
117
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WSW
5
Energy kJ
11
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
2
3
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
Distance (km)
0
575
0
0
278
0
30
278
0
0
291
0
30
278
0
0
278
0
0
138
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Oaxaca
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Mexico
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
7
5
5
9
8
9
9
5
6
6
5
8
6
5
5
5
9
9
7
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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