Rio Tapextla Surf Break

Lat Long: 16.12° N 98.00° W

Rio Tapextla Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 am 01 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rio Tapextla sea temperature is
30.9° C
1.3° 

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 2 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 7 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 18s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, SSW swell with 627 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 14s 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 Sunday (Aug 02) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s is also forecast. 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 1.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Sun 2nd Aug)2ft (0.6m) 14s
Best Surf 6AM (Fri 7th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 18s
Most Powerful12AM (Sat 8th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 32°C on Sat morning, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 32°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

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Height (m)
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SSW
13
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13
0.8
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12
0.8
SSW
12
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
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0.9
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16
0.5
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16
0.6
SW
12
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12
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0.5
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15
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0.4
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20
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18
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18
0.9
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18
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16
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
257
249
190
158
145
111
387
130
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104
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104
102
164
142
214
214
486
566
627
Wind (km/h)
10
NW
20
WSW
5
WNW
10
NW
20
WSW
5
NNW
5
W
15
SW
10
N
5
N
20
SW
10
NE
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NE
15
SSW
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NNE
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NNW
20
WSW
10
N
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ENE
20
SW
5
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Wind State
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High Tide
4:48PM0.83m
5:27AM0.76m
5:26PM0.80m
6:08AM0.83m
6:03PM0.77m
6:48AM0.90m
6:38PM0.74m
7:28AM0.96m
7:14PM0.71m
8:11AM1.00m
7:53PM0.69m
8:57AM1.02m
8:36PM0.67m
Low Tide
10:28AM0.25m
11:11PM0.18m
11:20AM0.25m
11:42PM0.15m
12:09PM0.24m
00:13AM0.11m
12:57PM0.23m
00:46AM0.07m
1:43PM0.23m
1:21AM0.03m
2:30PM0.23m
2:01AM-0.00m
3:20PM0.24m
2:46AM-0.03m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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.

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