Rio Tapextla Surf Break

Rio Tapextla Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 16.12° N 98.00° W

Issued: 5 pm 24 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rio Tapextla sea temperature is
30.6° C

1.1°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 25 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 25 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 26 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 17s period, SSW swell with 1,367 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 25 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 16s 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 25) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. 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 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 26) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Thu 25th Jun)5ft (1.5m) 16s
Best Surf 3AM (Thu 25th Jun)5ft (1.5m) 16s
Most Powerful 6AM (Fri 26th Jun)5ft (1.5m) 17s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 32°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 32°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
4
4
2
3
4
2
4
3
0
3
3
2
3
3
1
3
2
0
3
3
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)
1.5
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
15
1.4
SSW
15
1.1
SW
15
1.4
SSW
17
1.6
SSW
16
1.4
SW
16
1.4
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
15
1.4
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
16
1
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
18
1
SSW
17
0.8
SSW
18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1126
1112
1112
730
840
553
1120
1292
1057
933
760
740
1107
328
649
443
362
321
399
587
422
Wind (km/h)
20
WSW
15
NNW
10
NNW
15
SW
10
NNW
0
NNW
15
SW
5
N
5
NW
20
W
5
NNW
0
NNW
10
SSW
10
NNE
5
NNW
15
SW
10
N
5
NW
20
WSW
5
NNW
10
NNW
Wind State
on
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross-off
glassy
on
glassy
cross
cross-on
glassy
glassy
on
off
glassy
on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
High Tide
10:01PM0.64m
11:03AM0.92m
10:49PM0.59m
11:51AM0.91m
11:40PM0.55m
12:40PM0.90m
00:34AM0.53m
1:29PM0.90m
1:30AM0.52m
2:18PM0.90m
2:27AM0.53m
3:06PM0.91m
3:23AM0.55m
Low Tide
4:41PM0.29m
4:04AM0.13m
5:41PM0.30m
4:46AM0.15m
6:40PM0.30m
5:30AM0.16m
7:36PM0.29m
6:19AM0.17m
8:28PM0.27m
7:11AM0.17m
9:15PM0.25m
8:05AM0.18m
9:59PM0.22m
8:58AM0.19m
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
part cloud
rain showers
thunderstorm
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:01
6:01
6:01
6:01
6:03
6:03
6:03
<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
7:07
 mm
5
1
2
1
4
2
Temp °C
32
28
31
31
29
31
30
28
32
32
29
31
31
28
31
31
28
31
31
28
31
Feels °C
33
32
34
33
34
34
32
32
34
33
34
35
34
32
33
31
32
33
33
32
34
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
15
1.4
SSW
15
1.1
SW
15
1.4
SSW
17
1.6
SSW
16
1.4
SW
16
1.4
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
15
1.4
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
16
1
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
18
1
SSW
17
0.8
SSW
18
Energy kJ
1126
1112
1112
730
840
496
1120
1292
1057
933
760
740
1107
328
649
443
362
321
399
587
422
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
S
9
0.6
S
8
0.5
S
8
0.7
SSW
19
0.5
S
8
0.9
SSW
18
0.5
SSE
8
0.1
S
14
0.4
SSE
9
0.2
ESE
7
0.6
S
11
0.6
S
10
0.7
S
10
0.7
SSW
16
0.6
SSE
10
0.7
SSE
10
0.6
SSE
10
0.7
SW
18
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
13
0.6
SW
16
Energy kJ
73
45
31
329
34
553
33
4
26
5
86
75
102
229
85
106
77
319
236
149
208
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
20
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
18
0.5
S
8
0.2
ESE
8
0.5
SSE
8
0.1
S
15
0.2
S
14
0.2
ESE
8
0.1
S
13
0.4
SSW
19
0.1
SE
8
0.1
SE
8
0.6
SSE
10
0.4
SW
20
0.6
SSW
20
0.6
SSW
19
0.7
SSE
10
0.7
S
10
0.6
S
10
0.7
SSW
13
Energy kJ
8
6
6
32
6
35
4
16
6
3
148
3
2
86
100
253
243
83
90
65
154
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
11
Energy kJ
85
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
4
4
3
3
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Distance (km)
947
0
0
278
0
0
278
0
30
278
0
0
245
0
0
278
0
30
278
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Oaxaca
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
3
4
4
4
4
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Mexico
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
6
7
5
6
6
5
6
6
5
6
5
9
7
5
5
7
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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