Rio Tapextla surfForecast / Oaxaca / Mexico

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Thursday 09 Apr 2026 CST
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Rio Tapextla surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Rio Tapextla sea temperature is
28.7° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Friday (Apr 10) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 12s. 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 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 16) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 6s period and expected on Friday (Apr 10) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Fri 10th Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 16s
Best Surf 3AM (Fri 10th Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 16s
Most Powerful12PM (Thu 16th Apr)5ft (1.5m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
3
4
0
2
3
0
2
3
0
2
2
0
2
3
0
3
2
0
3
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
SW
1.2
SW
1.2
SW
1.4
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.3
SSW
1
SSW
1
SSW
1
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.8
SSW
1.1
SSW
1
SSW
1
SSW
1.1
SSW
1
SSW
1.2
SSW
0.9
SSW
Period(s) (?)181817161616151515141414161316161515141518
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)711905805981853822693568665437431384240229612506468530437610510
Wind
(km/h)
0
WNW
20
WSW
10
NW
0
WSW
20
WSW
10
NW
5
SSE
20
WSW
10
NW
5
WNW
20
SW
10
NNW
10
WNW
20
WSW
10
NW
0
W
20
SW
10
NW
5
WNW
20
SW
10
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glassoncrossglassoncrossglassoncrossglassoncross-
off
crossoncrossglassoncross-
off
cross-
on
oncross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:58PM
0.91
8:07AM
0.63
8:34PM
0.87
8:44AM
0.63
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:15PM
0.13
2:23AM
0.20
1:49PM
0.16
2:58AM
0.23
2:28PM
0.20
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Sunrise6:20--6:20--6:20--6:18--6:18--6:16--6:16--
Sunset-6:45--6:45--6:45--6:45--6:45--6:45--6:46-
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C313127313127313128323128323127313127313127
Feels °C (?)323130333230323131323031323029313130313130
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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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