Rio Tapextla Surf Break
Lat Long: 16.12° N 98.00° W

Rio Tapextla Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Weather Forecast for Rio Tapextla

Issued: 5 pm 04 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rio Tapextla sea temperature is
31.1° C

1.8°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 5 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 9 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 9s period, W swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 8 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 19s period, SSW swell with 4,674 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 4 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 18s 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 04) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 15s. 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 2.5m 19s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 08) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 12s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 09) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Thu 4th Jun)6.5ft (2.0m) 18s
Best Surf 9PM (Tue 9th Jun)13ft (4.0m) 9s
Most Powerful 6PM (Mon 8th Jun)8ft (2.5m) 19s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 31°C on Thu afternoon, min 27°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 203mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 31°C on Sun afternoon, min 25°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the WNW by Tue night).

Thu
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
Sunday
7
Monday
8
Tuesday
9
Wednesday
10
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
4
2
4
4
2
4
3
1
4
4
0
3
4
0
!
0
0
3
3
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
SSW
18
1.9
SSW
17
1.9
SSW
17
1.9
SSW
17
1.8
SW
16
1.7
SSW
16
1.6
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
23
1.4
SSW
21
2.2
SSW
19
2.3
SSW
19
2.3
SSW
18
2.2
SSW
17
2.1
SSW
17
5
WSW
9
3
WSW
9
1.5
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2444
2113
2065
2017
1672
1517
1257
1098
829
607
1726
3424
3734
3328
2692
2380
3884
1261
1093
687
687
Wind (km/h)
15
SSW
5
NW
5
WNW
15
SW
5
NNW
5
SE
15
SW
5
E
5
E
20
SSE
0
NE
15
NW
25
W
25
NW
15
SE
30
WSW
30
WNW
35
WNW
35
SSW
0
NNE
10
NW
Wind State
on
cross
glassy
on
glassy
glassy
on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
on
glassy
cross-off
High Tide
5:41PM0.93m
6:12AM0.64m
6:17PM0.90m
6:53AM0.67m
6:51PM0.86m
7:32AM0.70m
7:23PM0.81m
8:11AM0.76m
7:57PM0.76m
8:54AM0.82m
8:35PM0.71m
9:41AM0.88m
9:19PM0.66m
10:33AM0.95m
Low Tide
00:19AM0.16m
11:42AM0.21m
00:51AM0.16m
12:25PM0.24m
1:20AM0.17m
1:10PM0.27m
1:48AM0.17m
1:59PM0.29m
2:17AM0.16m
2:54PM0.31m
2:50AM0.13m
3:56PM0.31m
3:31AM0.10m
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
mod rain
mod rain
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
heavy rain
heavy rain
light rain
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:58
5:58
5:58
5:58
5:58
5:58
5:58
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:00
7:00
7:01
7:01
7:01
7:02
7:02
7:02
 mm
2
7
1
22
1
9
6
6
37
122
47
29
3
Temp °C
31
29
31
31
28
31
31
29
31
31
27
30
30
29
27
27
27
26
24
24
23
Feels °C
33
33
33
33
33
34
33
34
33
33
30
32
31
31
28
27
27
26
22
27
25
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
SSW
18
1.9
SSW
17
1.9
SSW
17
1.9
SSW
17
1.8
SW
16
1.7
SSW
16
1.6
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
15
1
SW
14
1.6
S
9
2.2
SSW
19
2.3
SSW
19
2.3
SSW
18
2.2
SSW
17
2.1
SSW
17
0.2
E
11
3
WSW
9
1.8
WSW
8
1.3
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
14
Energy kJ
2444
2113
2065
2017
1672
1517
1257
1098
829
412
421
3424
3734
3328
2692
2380
9
1206
402
687
687
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
16
0.6
S
15
0.7
S
14
0.7
S
14
0.7
S
13
0.6
S
13
0.7
S
13
0.6
S
10
0.6
S
10
0.9
SSW
15
1.4
SSW
21
1.4
SSW
9
1.2
S
11
0.3
ESE
8
0.9
SSW
9
0.5
SSW
8
1.6
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
16
1.1
W
7
0.8
W
7
Energy kJ
43
157
191
179
167
116
163
76
71
305
1726
318
326
11
121
40
1261
1093
131
68
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SE
7
0.4
SSW
6
0.5
SW
6
0.4
SW
6
0.4
SW
6
0.6
SW
7
0.8
SSW
23
1
SW
14
0.4
SE
9
0.2
ESE
8
0.2
ESE
8
0.1
S
22
0.8
S
8
0.8
S
7
Energy kJ
84
11
14
18
11
8
30
607
401
20
6
6
9
78
69
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SSW
9
1.5
W
7
2.5
W
8
1.9
W
8
2.4
W
8
5
WSW
9
Energy kJ
422
214
899
464
742
3884
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
2
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
6
4
4
3
3
Distance (km)
921
30
0
944
0
0
1470
0
0
307
0
30
278
104
76
245
192
53
123
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Oaxaca
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
6
5
5
5
5
6
4
4
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Mexico
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
3
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
6
5
5
5
5
6
4
4
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
9
8
9
9
8
7
8
8
9
6
9
9
9
6
5
7
8
7
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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