Rio Tapextla surfForecast / Oaxaca / Mexico

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Sunday 31 May 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
30.5° C
(Which is 1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Rio Tapextla surf forecast from 1 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 1 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 18s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 4 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 18s period, SSW swell with 2,519 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 1 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 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 Monday (Jun 01) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 14s. 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 2.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 04) 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+)12AM (Mon 1st Jun)6ft (1.9m) 18s
Best Surf12AM (Mon 1st Jun)6ft (1.9m) 18s
Most Powerful 9PM (Thu 4th Jun)6.5ft (2.0m) 18s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 32°C on Wed morning, min 27°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 32°C on Thu morning, min 27°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
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
4
4
1
4
4
1
3
3
1
3
3
1
3
4
1
4
4
2
3
4
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
19
1.9
SSW
18
1.9
SSW
17
1.9
SSW
17
1.7
SSW
16
1.7
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
15
1.8
SW
18
1.8
SW
18
1.9
SSW
18
1.9
SW
17
1.9
SSW
17
1.9
SW
17
1.8
SW
16
1.7
SSW
16
1.7
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1684
2187
2113
2089
1575
1339
1126
1098
1028
780
1952
2042
2237
2238
2065
2136
1672
1517
1339
1098
924
Wind (km/h)
15
S
5
ENE
5
N
15
SSW
5
NNW
5
WNW
15
SW
10
NW
10
WNW
20
WSW
5
NW
10
WNW
20
WSW
5
NW
5
WNW
15
SW
5
WNW
5
W
15
SSW
10
NW
10
E
cross-on
glassy
glassy
on
glassy
glassy
on
cross
cross
on
cross
cross
on
cross
glassy
on
glassy
glassy
on
cross
cross-off
High Tide
3:09AM0.55m
3:38PM0.94m
3:58AM0.57m
4:21PM0.95m
4:44AM0.59m
5:02PM0.94m
5:29AM0.61m
5:41PM0.93m
6:12AM0.64m
6:17PM0.90m
6:53AM0.67m
6:51PM0.86m
7:32AM0.70m
Low Tide
9:48PM0.20m
8:45AM0.17m
10:29PM0.18m
9:32AM0.16m
11:08PM0.16m
10:17AM0.17m
11:45PM0.16m
11:00AM0.18m
00:19AM0.16m
11:42AM0.21m
00:51AM0.16m
12:25PM0.24m
1:20AM0.17m
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
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
7:00
7:00
7:00
7:00
7:01
7:01
1
1
1
8
1
Temp °C
31
29
31
31
29
31
31
29
32
31
29
32
31
29
32
31
29
31
31
28
28
33
33
33
33
35
33
32
33
34
32
34
34
33
34
35
33
33
33
34
33
31
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
SSW
19
1.9
SSW
18
1.9
SSW
17
1.9
SSW
17
1.7
SSW
16
1.7
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
15
1.8
SW
18
1.8
SW
18
1.9
SSW
18
1.9
SW
17
1.9
SSW
17
1.9
SW
17
1.8
SW
16
1.7
SSW
16
1.7
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
15
Energy kJ
1684
2187
2113
2089
1575
1339
1126
1098
1028
780
1952
2042
2237
2238
2065
2136
1672
1517
1339
1098
924
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
S
16
1.2
S
14
1.1
S
14
1.1
S
14
0.9
S
13
0.8
S
13
0.8
S
12
0.7
S
12
0.6
S
12
0.9
SW
18
0.5
S
10
0.4
S
10
0.3
S
16
0.6
S
15
0.7
S
14
0.7
S
14
0.6
S
13
0.6
S
13
0.6
S
13
0.6
S
12
0.6
S
13
Energy kJ
482
590
496
472
276
212
181
132
95
481
53
29
43
157
195
175
125
117
117
98
114
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
14
0.4
S
7
0.3
SE
7
0.1
S
24
0.1
SW
22
0.3
SW
22
0.4
SSW
20
0.5
SW
20
0.1
W
13
0.4
SSW
22
0.1
SE
7
0.4
SSW
16
0.2
SSE
6
0.1
S
28
0.2
SSW
26
0.5
SSW
24
Energy kJ
330
15
9
11
19
73
163
188
3
181
2
84
4
16
66
317
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
10
0.5
SSW
9
Energy kJ
86
45
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
4
4
2
4
4
2
4
4
2
4
4
2
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Distance (km)
944
0
0
944
0
0
944
30
30
944
30
88
944
30
0
917
0
0
103
30
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Oaxaca
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Mexico
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
2
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
9
8
7
5
5
9
8
6
8
9
9
9
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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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