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 03 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rio Tapextla sea temperature is
30.9° C

1.6°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 4 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 10 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, WSW swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 8 Jun, 12PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 19s period, SSW swell with 5,091 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 4 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 18s period with SW 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 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. 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 2.5m 19s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 08) at 12PM. 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+) 3AM (Thu 4th Jun)6ft (1.8m) 18s
Best Surf12AM (Wed 10th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Most Powerful12PM (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 16mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 32°C on Wed afternoon, min 27°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 37mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 31°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the NE by Tue morning).

Wed
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
Sunday
7
Monday
8
Tuesday
9
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
1
4
4
2
4
4
2
4
4
2
4
3
0
3
4
4
5
5
0
!
3
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SSW
15
1.8
SW
18
1.8
SW
18
2
SSW
18
1.9
SSW
17
1.9
SSW
17
1.9
SSW
17
1.7
SSW
16
1.7
SSW
16
1.6
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
15
1
SW
14
1.4
SSW
21
2.3
SSW
19
2.5
SSW
19
2.4
SSW
18
2.2
SSW
17
4
W
10
3
WSW
10
1.7
SSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
770
1952
2042
2444
2113
2065
2017
1575
1517
1257
1098
829
412
1726
3852
4700
3393
2929
2837
1845
1411
Wind (km/h)
15
SW
5
NNE
5
E
15
SSW
0
W
0
E
15
SW
5
NE
5
ESE
15
SSW
5
W
5
W
15
SW
10
WNW
15
NW
10
S
5
NE
10
NNE
70
E
15
S
5
NW
Wind State
on
off
glassy
on
glassy
glassy
on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
on
cross
cross
cross-on
off
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross
High Tide
5:02PM0.94m
5:29AM0.61m
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
Low Tide
11:45PM0.16m
11:00AM0.18m
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
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part cloud
thunderstorm
part cloud
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thunderstorm
clear
clear
thunderstorm
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thunderstorm
thunderstorm
heavy rain
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
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<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
7:01
7:01
7:01
7:02
7:02
 mm
4
6
6
7
4
4
11
11
49
31
Temp °C
32
29
32
32
29
31
31
28
31
31
28
31
31
28
31
28
28
26
26
25
26
Feels °C
34
35
34
34
33
33
33
33
34
33
32
34
33
33
34
32
31
30
18
26
29
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SSW
15
1.8
SW
18
1.8
SW
18
2
SSW
18
1.9
SSW
17
1.9
SSW
17
1.9
SSW
17
1.7
SSW
16
1.7
SSW
16
1.6
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
15
1
SW
14
1.4
SSW
21
2.3
SSW
19
2.5
SSW
19
2.4
SSW
18
2.2
SSW
17
2
SSW
17
3
WSW
10
1.7
SSW
16
Energy kJ
770
1952
2042
2444
2113
2065
2017
1575
1517
1257
1098
829
412
1726
3852
4700
3393
2929
2296
1845
1411
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
18
0.5
S
10
0.4
S
10
0.3
S
16
0.6
S
15
0.7
S
14
0.8
S
13
0.6
S
13
0.5
S
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.6
S
11
0.9
SSW
8
0.9
SSW
8
1.1
SSW
9
1.2
SSW
8
1
S
8
1.4
W
7
1.8
W
8
1.7
ESE
13
1.8
SSW
16
1.6
WSW
8
Energy kJ
481
50
28
43
157
191
229
127
80
238
87
87
105
189
202
142
192
391
943
1654
359
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
10
0.1
W
12
0.2
ESE
8
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SE
7
0.3
SE
7
0.4
SW
6
0.4
SW
6
0.5
SSW
24
0.9
SSW
15
1.1
SW
14
1.4
ESE
12
0.4
SE
8
0.7
S
8
Energy kJ
80
3
6
84
11
7
14
12
317
305
469
618
18
69
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
W
6
1.7
W
7
2.5
W
8
4
W
10
Energy kJ
64
271
776
2837
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
4
4
2
4
4
2
4
4
4
4
3
1
4
5
5
5
5
6
5
4
Distance (km)
940
0
0
944
0
0
944
0
0
1470
0
30
947
53
53
103
0
0
55
53
30
Best forecast wave conditions in Oaxaca
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
6
5
5
5
5
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Mexico
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
3
4
5
6
5
5
6
5
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
5
5
6
9
9
9
9
8
7
8
7
6
6
6
8
9
8
5
5
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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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