Rio Tapextla surfForecast / Oaxaca / Mexico

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Thursday 23 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 Tuesday (Apr 28) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Rio Tapextla in the next 16 days are 0.9m 15s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 27) at 9PM. 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 (Tue 28th Apr)2.5ft (0.8m) 14s
Best Surf 6AM (Tue 28th Apr)2.5ft (0.8m) 14s
Most Powerful 9PM (Mon 27th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 15s

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 Thu morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
2
0
1
1
0
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SSW
13
1
SSW
13
1
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
12
0.7
S
12
0.6
SSW
18
0.6
S
18
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
16
0.7
S
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
S
16
0.6
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
458
372
361
260
195
195
198
192
137
243
222
341
256
212
371
152
141
198
242
163
327
Wind (km/h)
10
WNW
20
WSW
10
NW
10
WNW
20
WSW
15
WNW
15
WNW
20
WSW
15
WNW
15
W
20
WSW
10
WNW
5
W
15
SW
5
NW
5
W
15
SW
10
NW
5
WNW
20
SW
10
NW
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
on
cross
glassy
on
cross
cross-on
on
cross
High Tide
7:35PM1.06m
7:54AM0.80m
8:23PM0.98m
8:49AM0.80m
9:12PM0.90m
9:48AM0.81m
10:03PM0.81m
10:49AM0.81m
10:58PM0.73m
11:52AM0.83m
11:59PM0.67m
12:52PM0.86m
1:03AM0.62m
Low Tide
1:00PM-0.02m
2:00AM0.07m
1:53PM0.05m
2:46AM0.10m
2:50PM0.13m
3:34AM0.13m
3:52PM0.21m
4:23AM0.17m
5:03PM0.27m
5:14AM0.20m
6:21PM0.29m
6:08AM0.21m
7:35PM0.28m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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6:11
6:11
6:11
6:09
6:09
6:09
6:07
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6:47
6:49
6:49
6:49
6:49
6:49
6:50
Temp °C
30
30
28
30
30
28
30
30
27
30
30
27
30
29
27
30
29
28
31
30
28
31
31
31
31
30
30
30
30
29
31
31
29
32
30
30
32
30
32
32
30
31
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SSW
13
1
SSW
13
1
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
12
0.7
S
12
0.7
S
11
0.7
S
11
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
16
0.7
S
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
13
0.6
S
9
0.8
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
Energy kJ
458
372
361
260
195
195
198
192
137
127
121
341
256
212
371
152
141
61
242
163
327
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
15
0.1
SW
18
0.1
W
15
0.5
W
5
0.3
S
15
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
S
20
0.3
SSW
19
0.6
SSW
18
0.6
S
18
0.6
S
11
0.6
S
11
0.5
S
11
0.5
S
10
0.6
S
10
0.6
S
10
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
S
10
0.6
S
10
0.3
W
3
Energy kJ
4
12
4
10
38
25
25
30
74
243
222
89
86
59
56
66
64
198
64
64
2
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
15
0.1
W
14
0.1
SW
18
0.1
W
14
0.1
W
13
0.1
W
13
0.1
W
13
0.1
W
12
0.3
SSW
15
0.4
W
4
0.3
SW
16
0.5
W
4
0.4
W
4
0.3
SW
15
0.4
W
4
0.4
S
18
0.5
S
16
0.5
S
13
0.3
SSW
12
0.4
SSW
12
0.2
W
13
Energy kJ
4
4
12
4
4
3
3
3
42
6
40
9
6
33
6
96
135
89
27
47
14
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WNW
4
0.6
W
4
0.6
W
4
0.7
W
4
0.5
W
4
0.5
W
5
0.5
W
4
0.5
W
4
0.6
W
4
0.6
W
4
0.5
W
5
0.3
WSW
2
0.4
SW
3
Energy kJ
6
10
14
13
9
10
10
8
13
13
11
1
2
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
Distance (km)
53
1385
30
427
940
53
53
950
53
197
940
53
217
939
30
0
1329
30
76
944
30
Best forecast wave conditions in Oaxaca
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Mexico
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
6
6
8
5
6
6
4
6
9
5
8
5
6
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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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