Rio Tapextla surfForecast / Oaxaca / Mexico

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Thursday 28 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
30.6° C
(Which is 1.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Rio Tapextla surf forecast from 29 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 31 May, 12AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 21s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 4 Jun, 3PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 18s period, SSW swell with 2,287 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 29 May, 6AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 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 Friday (May 29) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m 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 1.9m 18s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 04) 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+) 6AM (Fri 29th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 14s
Best Surf12AM (Sun 31st May)3ft (0.9m) 21s
Most Powerful 3PM (Thu 4th Jun)6ft (1.9m) 18s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 31°C on Thu morning, min 27°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 31°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
1
3
1
2
3
2
4
4
2
4
4
1
4
4
1
4
4
3
3
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.7
SW
22
0.9
SSW
21
1.3
SSW
19
1.5
SSW
19
1.8
SW
18
1.9
SSW
17
1.9
SSW
17
1.7
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
15
1.7
SSW
18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
424
424
412
450
463
328
299
471
762
1255
1684
1996
2113
2089
1575
1126
1126
1112
1028
780
1859
Wind (km/h)
0
NNW
20
WSW
5
W
5
NNW
15
SW
5
NW
5
NW
15
SSW
5
ESE
5
NE
15
S
5
E
0
ENE
20
S
5
ESE
5
E
20
SSE
5
E
0
S
5
SE
10
NW
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross
High Tide
12:26PM0.90m
00:25AM0.57m
1:17PM0.91m
1:23AM0.55m
2:05PM0.92m
2:18AM0.54m
2:53PM0.93m
3:09AM0.55m
3:38PM0.94m
3:58AM0.57m
4:21PM0.95m
4:44AM0.59m
5:02PM0.94m
Low Tide
7:17PM0.29m
6:16AM0.19m
8:14PM0.26m
7:06AM0.19m
9:04PM0.23m
7:56AM0.18m
9:48PM0.20m
8:45AM0.17m
10:29PM0.18m
9:32AM0.16m
11:08PM0.16m
10:17AM0.17m
11:45PM0.16m
part cloud
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
thunderstorm
part cloud
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
heavy 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>
6:59
6:59
6:59
7:00
7:00
7:00
7:00
11
2
13
3
9
1
3
1
2
13
Temp °C
31
31
29
31
31
29
31
31
29
31
31
29
31
31
28
30
31
28
28
29
27
33
33
34
33
33
34
33
33
34
34
33
33
34
32
32
33
33
32
32
33
29
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
21
1.3
SSW
19
1.5
SSW
19
1.8
SW
18
1.9
SSW
17
1.9
SSW
17
1.7
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
15
1.7
SSW
18
Energy kJ
424
424
412
450
463
328
299
295
762
1255
1684
1996
2113
2089
1575
1126
1126
1112
1028
780
1859
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
9
0.4
SW
16
0.5
S
8
0.5
S
8
0.3
SSW
20
0.5
S
8
0.5
SSW
18
0.8
S
16
0.9
S
16
1.1
S
16
1
S
16
1.2
S
14
1
S
14
1.3
S
14
0.8
S
13
0.8
S
13
0.9
S
12
0.8
S
12
0.6
S
12
0.9
SW
18
0.5
SW
6
Energy kJ
37
65
28
33
75
29
178
325
412
577
482
590
407
659
219
212
232
172
95
481
15
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
6
0.4
SW
16
0.1
SW
21
0.2
SSW
20
0.1
SW
26
0.4
S
15
0.5
S
18
0.7
SW
22
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.4
S
7
0.5
S
7
0.1
S
24
0.7
S
7
0.6
S
6
0.4
SW
20
0.5
SW
20
0.3
SW
5
0.7
S
10
0.4
SSE
11
Energy kJ
1
65
18
37
26
72
152
471
330
257
268
14
26
11
44
28
106
188
4
108
37
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
8
0.3
WNW
4
0.3
WNW
4
0.6
SSW
8
0.2
WNW
4
0.4
NW
3
0.6
SSE
7
0.4
SE
7
Energy kJ
51
2
2
50
1
3
37
19
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
3
2
2
3
3
4
4
2
4
4
2
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
Distance (km)
0
938
103
0
917
0
0
575
0
0
944
0
0
944
0
0
1112
0
0
195
103
Best forecast wave conditions in Oaxaca
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Mexico
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
3
2
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
5
5
5
5
7
7
6
6
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
4
5
8
7
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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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