Rio Tapextla Surf Break

Rio Tapextla Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 16.12° N 98.00° W

Issued: 5 pm 01 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rio Tapextla sea temperature is
31.0° C

1.6°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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 2 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 5 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 17s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 18s period, SSW swell with 2,094 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 2 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s 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 Thursday (Jul 02) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. 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 1.8m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Thu 2nd Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 16s
Best Surf 9AM (Sun 5th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 17s
Most Powerful 9AM (Tue 7th Jul)6ft (1.8m) 18s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 32°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 32°C on Mon afternoon, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
3
1
3
3
1
3
3
0
2
4
1
3
4
1
4
4
2
4
4
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
15
1
SSW
14
1
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
15
0.7
SW
18
0.9
SSW
18
1.3
SSW
17
1.4
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1
SSW
20
1.4
SSW
18
1.8
SSW
18
1.8
SSW
18
1.9
SSW
17
1.7
SSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
961
926
778
721
805
437
431
610
559
323
491
1032
969
904
749
790
1295
2094
2047
2048
1393
Wind (km/h)
20
WSW
5
N
5
NNE
15
SW
10
NNW
5
NE
15
SW
5
NNW
5
NNW
20
WSW
5
WNW
10
NNW
15
WSW
10
WNW
5
WNW
15
WSW
5
ENE
5
E
10
SSW
15
ENE
5
NNW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
on
cross-off
glassy
on
glassy
glassy
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross
glassy
on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
High Tide
3:51PM0.91m
4:17AM0.59m
4:34PM0.91m
5:06AM0.63m
5:14PM0.89m
5:52AM0.68m
5:50PM0.86m
6:33AM0.73m
6:25PM0.82m
7:12AM0.79m
6:59PM0.77m
7:52AM0.85m
7:33PM0.73m
8:33AM0.92m
Low Tide
10:39PM0.20m
9:49AM0.21m
11:15PM0.18m
10:39AM0.23m
11:49PM0.17m
11:28AM0.25m
00:19AM0.16m
12:16PM0.26m
00:47AM0.15m
1:04PM0.27m
1:15AM0.13m
1:54PM0.28m
1:46AM0.10m
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rain showers
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clear
thunderstorm
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part cloud
thunderstorm
part cloud
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thunderstorm
thunderstorm
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thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
thunderstorm
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:03
6:03
6:03
6:03
6:05
6:05
6:05
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:07
7:07
7:07
7:07
7:07
7:07
7:07
7:07
 mm
2
5
5
6
2
5
1
1
3
5
3
Temp °C
32
29
31
32
29
31
30
29
31
31
29
31
31
29
31
32
28
30
29
26
29
Feels °C
33
35
33
35
35
34
32
35
34
32
34
34
33
33
33
34
33
33
32
29
32
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
15
1
SSW
14
1
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
17
1.4
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
15
1.4
SSW
18
1.8
SSW
18
1.8
SSW
18
1.9
SSW
17
1.7
SSW
16
Energy kJ
961
926
778
721
805
437
431
610
559
225
325
1032
969
904
749
683
1295
2094
2047
2048
1393
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
8
0.5
S
9
0.5
S
9
0.5
S
10
0.6
S
10
0.6
S
11
0.6
S
11
0.6
S
10
0.6
S
10
0.7
SW
18
0.9
SSW
18
0.7
S
9
0.8
S
8
0.7
S
8
0.9
SSW
20
1
SSW
20
1
SSW
14
0.5
S
9
0.5
S
9
0.2
S
13
0.9
SSE
7
Energy kJ
2
42
44
47
70
79
79
69
70
323
491
74
88
61
670
790
431
39
39
14
76
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
15
0.4
W
4
0.3
W
4
0.4
SSW
20
0.1
SE
9
0.5
S
18
0.6
S
17
0.4
SSW
20
0.4
SSW
20
0.6
S
10
0.7
S
9
0.4
SW
24
0.4
SSW
22
0.7
SW
21
0.6
S
8
0.6
S
8
0.6
S
8
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
15
0.2
SSE
13
0.2
SSE
14
Energy kJ
4
5
3
127
3
162
220
149
149
66
78
141
188
467
49
43
42
4
4
17
18
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSW
9
0.4
WSW
4
0.4
WNW
4
0.2
WNW
10
0.2
WNW
9
0.7
SSE
9
0.6
SE
5
Energy kJ
73
7
5
10
8
70
19
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
1
3
4
1
4
4
2
4
4
4
4
4
Distance (km)
278
0
0
278
0
0
278
0
0
944
30
0
944
33
0
944
0
0
1313
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Oaxaca
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Mexico
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
7
9
9
5
5
5
7
5
5
9
7
7
7
9
9
7
7
9
9
6
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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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