Rio Tapextla Surf Break

Lat Long: 16.12° N 98.00° W

Rio Tapextla Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 20 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rio Tapextla sea temperature is
31.2°C
2.0° 

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 21 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 23 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 23 Sep, 3PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, SW swell with 4,269 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 21 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 17s 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 Monday (Sep 21) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m 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 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 23) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 27) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Mon 21st Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 17s
Best Surf12AM (Wed 23rd Sep)10ft (3.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 3PM (Wed 23rd Sep)11ft (3.5m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 31°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 31°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
21
Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
17
1.3
SW
17
1.1
SW
17
1.1
SW
16
1.9
WSW
12
2
WSW
12
3
SW
12
3
SW
12
3.5
SW
14
3.5
SW
13
3
SW
13
2.2
WSW
12
2.2
WSW
12
1.9
WSW
11
1.9
WSW
12
2
WSW
12
1.9
WSW
12
2
WSW
12
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WSW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
772
974
737
661
1018
1100
2789
3054
4269
3612
2673
1332
1435
868
915
1087
1089
1216
1108
Wind (km/h)
15
NNW
5
WNW
20
WSW
5
NE
10
ESE
25
SSE
15
ESE
25
SE
20
SE
10
ESE
10
ESE
15
S
5
NE
5
NNW
15
SW
5
N
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N
10
SSW
10
NNE
Wind State
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High Tide
9:41AM0.84m
9:40PM0.61m
10:26AM0.80m
10:32PM0.61m
11:16AM0.76m
11:34PM0.63m
12:11PM0.72m
00:42AM0.68m
1:11PM0.70m
1:47AM0.75m
2:08PM0.68m
2:44AM0.83m
Low Tide
2:48AM0.16m
4:03PM0.29m
3:31AM0.20m
4:48PM0.31m
4:24AM0.25m
5:38PM0.32m
5:32AM0.29m
6:31PM0.32m
6:53AM0.30m
7:22PM0.29m
8:09AM0.28m
8:11PM0.25m
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 mm
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4
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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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