Rio Tapextla Surf Break

Lat Long: 16.12° N 98.00° W

Rio Tapextla Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 20 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rio Tapextla sea temperature is
30.8° C
1.2° 

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 21 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 24s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 18s period, SSW swell with 2,672 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 21 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 15s 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 (Jul 21) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m 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 2.1m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) 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+) 9AM (Tue 21st Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 15s
Best Surf 6AM (Fri 24th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 24s
Most Powerful 6AM (Tue 28th Jul)7ft (2.1m) 18s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 31°C on Tue morning, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 31°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Night
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PM
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PM
Night
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
0
2
2
0
2
2
0
2
3
0
4
4
1
4
4
1
3
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SW
15
1.1
SW
15
1.1
SW
14
1
SW
13
0.9
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
0.7
SW
12
0.6
SW
13
0.4
SSW
26
0.4
SSW
24
0.8
SSW
24
0.6
SSW
23
1.4
SW
21
1
SW
21
1.4
SW
19
1.7
SSW
19
1.4
SW
18
1.6
SW
18
1.7
SW
18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
648
558
416
352
264
238
159
134
263
222
704
362
1868
881
1535
2044
1321
1518
1777
Wind (km/h)
10
NW
10
NW
20
WSW
5
N
5
N
20
WSW
5
NNE
5
NE
20
SW
5
E
5
E
15
SW
5
ENE
5
N
15
WSW
10
NNW
5
NNW
20
WSW
10
WNW
Wind State
cross
cross-off
on
glassy
glassy
on
glassy
glassy
on
glassy
glassy
on
glassy
glassy
on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
8:10AM0.97m
8:02PM0.76m
8:56AM0.96m
8:45PM0.69m
9:41AM0.94m
9:26PM0.64m
10:25AM0.91m
10:08PM0.59m
11:11AM0.89m
10:53PM0.55m
12:00PM0.87m
11:44PM0.53m
Low Tide
1:32AM0.03m
2:24PM0.22m
2:11AM0.05m
3:15PM0.25m
2:49AM0.08m
4:05PM0.27m
3:26AM0.10m
4:57PM0.29m
4:05AM0.12m
5:50PM0.31m
4:47AM0.14m
6:47PM0.31m
thunderstorm
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:09
6:09
6:09
6:09
6:11
6:11
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:06
7:06
7:06
7:06
7:05
7:05
 mm
3
1
3
1
6
1
6
5
5
Temp °C
28
31
31
28
31
31
28
31
31
28
30
30
28
30
31
28
30
31
28
Feels °C
32
33
33
34
34
33
33
34
33
33
33
31
33
33
33
33
32
33
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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