Rio Tapextla Surf Break

Rio Tapextla Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 16.12° N 98.00° W

Issued: 11 pm 12 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Rio Tapextla sea temperature is
30.4° C

Slightly warmer than usual

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 13 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 13 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 16 Jun, 3PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 19s period, SW swell with 1,782 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 13 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 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 Saturday (Jun 13) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. 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 1.6m 19s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 16) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jun 19) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Sat 13th Jun)4.5ft (1.4m) 16s
Best Surf 9AM (Sat 13th Jun)4.5ft (1.4m) 16s
Most Powerful 3PM (Tue 16th Jun)5ft (1.6m) 19s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Mon afternoon, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 30°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Fri
19
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
1
3
2
1
4
2
1
4
4
2
4
4
2
4
3
2
3
1
3
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
15
1
SW
21
0.9
SW
21
1.3
SW
19
1.6
SW
19
1.2
SW
19
1.2
SW
18
1.4
SW
18
1.2
SW
17
1.2
SW
16
1.2
SW
16
1.3
SW
16
0.9
SW
18
1.3
SW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
493
991
904
610
508
602
806
706
881
756
1198
1782
1026
881
1213
841
737
728
813
449
788
Wind (km/h)
5
NW
5
NW
15
SW
5
NNW
10
NW
15
WSW
10
NNW
5
NW
15
W
5
NNW
0
NW
15
SW
5
E
0
WNW
15
SSW
10
E
5
NE
20
SSE
15
ESE
30
ESE
15
ESE
Wind State
glassy
glassy
on
cross-off
cross
on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
on
glassy
glassy
on
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
11:13PM0.59m
12:30PM1.06m
00:18AM0.59m
1:30PM1.10m
1:26AM0.61m
2:29PM1.12m
2:33AM0.65m
3:27PM1.12m
3:39AM0.71m
4:21PM1.11m
4:43AM0.77m
5:14PM1.07m
5:44AM0.83m
Low Tide
5:17AM0.03m
7:17PM0.24m
6:21AM0.00m
8:17PM0.20m
7:27AM-0.02m
9:13PM0.15m
8:34AM-0.03m
10:06PM0.10m
9:38AM-0.02m
10:56PM0.06m
10:41AM0.01m
11:44PM0.03m
11:42AM0.06m
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:58
5:58
6:00
6:00
6:00
6:00
6:00
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:04
7:04
7:04
7:05
7:05
7:05
7:05
 mm
1
4
1
7
4
3
Temp °C
28
30
30
27
30
30
27
30
31
28
30
30
28
30
30
28
30
30
28
26
27
Feels °C
32
32
32
30
31
30
30
32
32
31
33
32
32
33
32
31
32
31
30
26
30
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
13
1.3
SW
19
1.6
SW
19
1.2
SW
19
1.2
SW
18
1.4
SW
18
1.2
SW
17
1.2
SW
16
1.2
SW
16
1.3
SW
16
1
SW
15
1.3
SW
15
Energy kJ
493
991
904
610
508
602
806
706
594
440
1198
1782
1026
881
1213
841
737
728
813
415
788
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SSW
13
0.5
S
8
0.1
SW
24
0.7
S
8
0.6
S
8
0.6
S
7
0.6
SW
24
0.6
SSW
19
1
SW
21
0.9
SW
21
1.1
SSW
13
1.1
SSW
13
1
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
12
0.6
SSW
11
0.6
SSW
11
0.7
SE
6
1
SSE
7
0.7
S
14
Energy kJ
396
35
22
60
40
38
444
251
881
756
396
390
302
263
258
164
100
97
38
101
200
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
18
0.1
SW
24
0.2
S
19
0.6
SSW
17
0.4
SW
21
0.6
S
7
0.5
S
8
0.5
S
8
0.5
S
8
0.4
SSW
7
0.5
S
7
0.4
S
7
0.1
S
20
0.1
S
19
0.3
S
18
0.5
S
16
0.6
S
15
0.6
S
15
0.9
SW
18
0.5
SW
18
Energy kJ
6
22
30
237
117
36
33
31
29
18
27
17
8
7
55
129
163
157
449
154
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSE
7
1.3
SE
5
1.3
SE
6
1.3
SSE
7
Energy kJ
18
90
128
161
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
3
3
3
3
4
4
2
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
3
3
4
4
3
Distance (km)
0
0
245
0
30
938
0
30
944
0
0
575
0
0
669
0
0
1287
69
88
103
Best forecast wave conditions in Oaxaca
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
3
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Mexico
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
2
4
3
2
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
5
4
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
5
7
5
9
5
5
5
5
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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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