Rio Tapextla surfForecast / Oaxaca / Mexico

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Monday 04 May 2026 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
28.0° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

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 08) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 3s 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 1.6m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Fri 8th May)2.5ft (0.8m) 14s
Best Surf 3AM (Sat 9th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s
Most Powerful 9PM (Sat 9th May)5ft (1.6m) 18s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Tue morning, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

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

Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Mon
11
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
0
1
2
0
1
1
0
2
2
0
3
3
1
3
3
1
4
3
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SW
16
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SSW
14
1
SW
15
1
SW
16
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.8
S
16
0.8
S
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
S
14
1
SSW
13
1.2
SSW
19
1.1
SSW
19
1.1
SSW
18
1.5
SSW
18
1.3
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
496
309
367
429
471
280
288
336
287
350
232
372
923
904
751
1309
915
1094
892
749
600
Wind (km/h)
10
NW
10
WNW
20
WSW
10
WNW
10
WNW
20
WSW
10
WNW
10
W
20
WSW
10
NW
10
W
15
SW
10
NW
10
WNW
15
WSW
10
NW
5
W
15
SW
5
NNW
5
W
15
SW
cross
cross-on
on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
on
cross
cross-on
on
cross
cross
on
cross
cross-on
on
cross-off
glassy
on
High Tide
5:15AM0.63m
5:33PM0.96m
5:54AM0.63m
6:12PM0.95m
6:33AM0.64m
6:48PM0.93m
7:11AM0.64m
7:22PM0.89m
7:48AM0.65m
7:55PM0.85m
8:27AM0.68m
8:29PM0.80m
9:10AM0.72m
Low Tide
11:34PM0.14m
10:52AM0.13m
00:11AM0.13m
11:31AM0.14m
00:46AM0.14m
12:08PM0.16m
1:20AM0.16m
12:45PM0.19m
1:52AM0.18m
1:24PM0.22m
2:22AM0.20m
2:08PM0.26m
2:52AM0.21m
3:00PM0.29m
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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6:05
6:05
6:03
6:03
6:03
6:03
6:03
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6:51
6:52
6:52
6:52
6:52
6:52
6:52
Temp °C
28
32
31
28
31
31
28
31
30
27
30
31
27
31
31
27
31
31
28
31
31
31
33
32
32
32
32
31
32
31
31
31
32
30
31
32
30
32
31
32
31
32
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SW
16
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SSW
14
1
SW
15
1
SW
16
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
S
14
1
SSW
13
1.2
SSW
19
1.1
SSW
19
1.1
SSW
18
1.5
SSW
18
1.3
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
15
Energy kJ
496
309
367
429
471
280
288
336
241
350
232
372
923
904
751
1309
915
1094
892
749
600
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
10
0.5
S
10
0.4
SSE
10
0.4
SSE
9
0.4
W
4
0.4
S
18
0.6
S
17
0.8
S
16
0.8
S
15
0.8
SW
14
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
13
0.9
S
13
0.8
S
13
0.8
SSW
12
0.6
S
12
0.7
S
12
0.6
S
12
Energy kJ
50
48
31
28
6
98
195
326
287
221
104
216
218
267
215
289
219
192
98
134
101
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
W
4
0.4
SW
18
0.1
S
17
0.2
S
16
0.4
SSE
9
0.4
SSE
9
0.5
W
4
0.4
SSW
9
0.3
SSE
8
0.4
SW
19
0.6
SSW
18
0.4
SW
13
0.3
S
16
0.4
S
16
0.5
S
15
0.5
SW
12
0.2
WNW
12
0.4
SW
11
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
11
Energy kJ
2
80
6
20
27
26
8
29
14
96
214
61
45
76
104
71
14
33
5
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WNW
4
0.3
W
4
0.6
W
4
0.5
W
4
0.5
W
4
0.6
WSW
3
0.5
W
4
0.5
W
3
0.4
WNW
4
0.3
WNW
3
0.3
WNW
7
0.4
SSW
9
0.3
WNW
7
Energy kJ
5
3
9
8
9
9
10
6
5
2
11
30
10
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
2
2
3
1
3
3
1
3
3
1
4
4
3
4
4
2
4
3
Distance (km)
1310
53
190
1318
53
156
947
53
279
947
30
190
947
30
196
1450
0
0
939
0
190
Best forecast wave conditions in Oaxaca
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Mexico
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
2
2
3
1
3
3
1
3
3
3
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
9
5
5
6
5
7
5
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
8
5
8
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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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