Rio Tapextla surfForecast / Oaxaca / Mexico

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Sunday 21 Dec 2025 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
28.8° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


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 Monday (Dec 22) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s 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 12 days are 0.6m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Dec 23) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Dec 27) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Mon 22nd Dec)1.5ft (0.4m) 14s
Best Surf 9PM (Mon 22nd Dec)1.5ft (0.5m) 16s
Most Powerful12PM (Tue 23rd Dec)2ft (0.6m) 14s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sun
28
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
0
2
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.5
SW
0.4
SW
0.5
SW
0.5
SW
0.5
SW
0.5
SW
0.4
SW
0.5
SW
0.5
SW
0.4
SW
0.3
SW
0.3
SW
0.3
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.5
SW
0.4
SW
Period(s) (?)141416161414141313131818171616161515151514
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)100661181221021035487854449494791919060757510473
Wind
(km/h)
5
NNW
10
NNW
20
WSW
10
N
5
N
15
SW
5
NNW
5
NNW
15
WSW
5
N
5
N
15
SW
10
N
5
NNE
15
SSW
5
NNE
5
ENE
10
SSW
5
ENE
0
N
10
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
oncross-
off
cross-
off
onglasscross-
off
oncross-
off
cross-
off
oncross-
off
glassonglassglassonglassglasson
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:10AM
0.94
4:36PM
0.58
4:50AM
0.94
5:21PM
0.62
5:28AM
0.92
6:03PM
0.67
6:02AM
0.89
6:44PM
0.73
6:37AM
0.85
7:24PM
0.80
7:12AM
0.80
8:07PM
0.87
7:50AM
0.75
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:16PM
0.18
10:59AM
0.18
10:04PM
0.19
11:33AM
0.17
10:51PM
0.21
12:04PM
0.16
11:38PM
0.23
12:33PM
0.15
12:25AM
0.25
1:02PM
0.13
1:16AM
0.26
1:32PM
0.10
2:09AM
0.27
2:06PM
0.07
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sun
28
Sunrise-6:54--6:54--6:56--6:56--6:56--6:56--6:58-
Sunset--6:05--6:06--6:06--6:07--6:07--6:07--6:07
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
--------------1102----
Temp. °C263029263029263029262929262929262728262728
Feels °C (?)293129303230303230303130303130303030292929
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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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