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Rio Tapextla surfForecast / Oaxaca / Mexico

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Saturday 31 Jan 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
28.9° C
 (Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Rio Tapextla this week:

The surf forecast for Rio Tapextla over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Feb 01) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Rio Tapextla in the next 12 days are 0.9m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 31) at 3PM. 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 (Sun 1st Feb)2.5ft (0.8m) 13s
Best Surf12AM (Sun 1st Feb)2.5ft (0.8m) 13s
Most Powerful 3PM (Sat 31st Jan)3ft (0.9m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rio Tapextla over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 22°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 23°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
2
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.6
S
0.6
SSW
0.5
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.5
S
0.5
S
0.5
SSW
0.3
WNW
0.5
S
0.3
WNW
0.3
WNW
0.4
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.3
SSW
0.3
SSW
0.3
SW
Period(s) (?)131313121213121212131312181216161212121114
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)20424919512311713011782115858681627250484546262333
Wind
(km/h)
10
E
15
S
5
W
10
ENE
15
S
5
E
10
ENE
15
SSW
5
NE
5
E
15
S
5
NNE
5
NE
15
SSW
5
NNW
10
ENE
15
SSW
5
NNE
10
ENE
15
S
5
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		cross-
on		glasscross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
off		offonglassglasscross-
on		glassglasscross-
on		glassoffoncross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:07PM
0.64
1:18AM
0.99
1:22PM
0.66
2:19AM
0.96
2:37PM
0.71
3:17AM
0.94
3:46PM
0.77
4:12AM
0.92
4:48PM
0.84
5:02AM
0.89
5:42PM
0.90
5:49AM
0.85
6:31PM
0.94
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:18PM
0.04
7:57AM
0.23
7:30PM
0.08
8:56AM
0.19
8:43PM
0.12
9:49AM
0.15
9:51PM
0.14
10:38AM
0.11
10:53PM
0.15
11:22AM
0.08
11:50PM
0.17
12:04PM
0.06
12:41AM
0.18
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Sunrise7:01--7:01--7:01--7:01--7:01--7:01--7:00--
Sunset-6:28--6:28--6:29--6:29--6:30--6:30--6:30-
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
part cloud
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
15111-4-----1--3-----1
Temp. °C282825282725272725272726282726282926282826
Feels °C (?)292928272628272829292830302931282930272730
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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 12 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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