
Surf Forecasts:
Rio Tapextla surf forecast from 24 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 23 Oct, 9PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 14s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 24 Oct, 12PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 12s period, SSW swell with 1,170 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 23 Oct, 9PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 14s 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 Friday (Oct 23) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.5m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Rio Tapextla in the next 16 days are 2.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 24) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Oct 25) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Fri 23rd Oct) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Fri 23rd Oct) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Sat 24th Oct) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rio Tapextla over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 30°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Sun afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wednesday 28 | Thursday 29 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 10 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
582 | 515 | 679 | 859 | 581 | 384 | 201 | 225 | 250 | 217 | 434 | 600 | 560 | 602 | 739 | 628 | 748 | 757 | 720 | 684 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 00:09AM0.79m | 12:17PM0.61m | 1:09AM0.87m | 1:19PM0.59m | 2:06AM0.95m | 2:18PM0.60m | 3:00AM1.02m | 3:12PM0.62m | 3:51AM1.08m | 4:03PM0.66m | 4:40AM1.12m | 4:52PM0.70m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:20PM0.27m | 6:40AM0.32m | 6:13PM0.24m | 7:53AM0.28m | 7:09PM0.19m | 8:54AM0.22m | 8:05PM0.13m | 9:45AM0.17m | 9:00PM0.07m | 10:32AM0.12m | 9:53PM0.01m | 11:17AM0.08m | 10:45PM-0.03m | |||||||
— | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | |
6:06 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 30 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 27 |
Feels °C | 33 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 10 | SSW 14 | S 8 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
582 | 370 | 679 | 859 | 581 | 384 | 116 | 225 | 250 | 217 | 434 | 600 | 560 | 602 | 739 | 628 | 748 | 757 | 720 | 684 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 9 | SSW 13 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 7 | S 9 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | WSW 8 |
411 | 515 | 305 | 353 | 239 | 99 | 201 | 79 | 59 | 55 | 50 | 43 | 59 | 91 | 108 | 104 | 78 | 59 | 59 | 51 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | S 18 | SSW 16 | ESE 8 | E 8 | SW 9 | WSW 10 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | WSW 9 | S 4 | S 9 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | S 8 | S 9 |
110 | 160 | 201 | 22 | 4 | 43 | 40 | 15 | 9 | 35 | 6 | 44 | 54 | 80 | 46 | 26 | 41 | 31 | 1 | 40 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SE 5 | — | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | — | — | — | SSW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 7 | — |
— | — | — | — | 30 | — | 38 | 45 | 35 | — | — | — | 42 | — | — | — | — | — | 42 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 204 | 53 | 0 | 76 | 76 | 0 | 103 | 0 | 0 | 245 | 0 | 30 | 245 | 0 | 0 | 214 | 0 | 0 | 183 |
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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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