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Rio Tapextla surfForecast / Oaxaca / Mexico
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Thursday 21 May 2026 CSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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 1.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year)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 22) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 11s. 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 1.4m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 25) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 6s period and expected on Monday (May 25) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Fri 22nd May) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Mon 25th May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Mon 25th May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rio Tapextla over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 32°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Warm (max 32°C on Wed morning, min 27°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | Thu 28 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SW 18 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 16 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | |
246 | 208 | 309 | 309 | 362 | 496 | 489 | 368 | 675 | 832 | 687 | 905 | 720 | 730 | 711 | 597 | 437 | 424 | 424 | 431 | 390 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross-off | on | cross | cross-off | on | glassy | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross | cross | on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | |
High Tide | 6:53AM0.83m | 7:14PM1.01m | 7:49AM0.85m | 8:02PM0.93m | 8:46AM0.87m | 8:50PM0.84m | 9:43AM0.88m | 9:39PM0.75m | 10:38AM0.88m | 10:31PM0.67m | 11:33AM0.89m | 11:27PM0.61m | 12:26PM0.90m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 00:53AM0.03m | 12:50PM0.05m | 1:39AM0.04m | 1:47PM0.13m | 2:25AM0.06m | 2:48PM0.20m | 3:10AM0.09m | 3:52PM0.26m | 3:54AM0.13m | 5:01PM0.30m | 4:40AM0.16m | 6:11PM0.30m | 5:27AM0.18m | ||||||||
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 | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — |
 | — | — | 6:57 | — | — | 6:57 | — | — | 6:57 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:59 |
5 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | — | 5 | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 29 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 30 | 32 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 31 |
33 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 34 | 35 | 33 | 32 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 32 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 16 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 |
 kJ | 246 | 208 | 309 | 309 | 362 | 496 | 489 | 309 | 675 | 832 | 687 | 905 | 720 | 730 | 711 | 597 | 437 | 424 | 424 | 431 | 390 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SW 19 | WSW 9 | S 8 | SW 14 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 |
| kJ | 134 | 57 | 57 | 48 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 368 | 8 | 42 | 407 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 37 | 34 | 31 | 33 | 22 | 25 | 25 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | SW 18 | SE 7 | W 4 | SW 10 | SSW 10 | W 3 | S 8 | SSE 9 | WSW 9 | S 9 | SSW 10 | SW 10 | WSW 9 | SSW 9 | — | WNW 6 | E 8 | E 7 | E 6 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 85 | 152 | 2 | 2 | 34 | 19 | 2 | 29 | 17 | 8 | 39 | 9 | 15 | 8 | 8 | — | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 65 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 4 | WNW 4 | WSW 3 | WNW 4 | — | WSW 3 | — | — | S 8 | — | ESE 6 | — | WSW 10 | WNW 4 | SSW 8 | WNW 6 | WNW 4 | W 3 | W 4 | W 4 | W 3 |
| kJ | 8 | 7 | 5 | 6 | — | 5 | — | — | 43 | — | 4 | — | 19 | 4 | 55 | 12 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 6 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 53 | 0 | 940 | 30 | 0 | 947 | 0 | 0 | 947 | 114 | 0 | 1313 | 53 | 30 | 944 | 53 | 30 | 944 | 53 | 53 | 947 |
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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).
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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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