Rio Tapextla Surf Forecast

/ Oaxaca (25 surf breaks) /

Mexico (244 surf breaks)

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Rio Tapextla surfForecast / Oaxaca / Mexico

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Tuesday 18 Nov 2025 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 29.7° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Rio Tapextla this week:

The surf forecast for Rio Tapextla over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Nov 19) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Rio Tapextla in the next 12 days are 0.9m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Nov 21) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Nov 20) at 9AM.

Wave Type	Time (CST) & Date	Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)	3AM (Wed 19th Nov)	2.5ft (0.7m) 15s
Best Surf	12AM (Sun 23rd Nov)	3ft (0.9m) 14s
Most Powerful	12PM (Fri 21st Nov)	3ft (0.9m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rio Tapextla over the next 12 days.

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	Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.										Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 30°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.
		Wednesday 19			Thursday 20			Friday 21			Saturday 22			Sunday 23			Monday 24			Tue 25
	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	2	1	2	1	0	1	2	0	2	2	0	3	2	0	2	1	0	1	2	0
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SSW	SW	SW	SW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW
Period(s) (?)	15	14	14	14	13	13	16	15	15	14	13	13	14	12	13	13	12	12	12	12	12
Wave Graph (?)
kJ (?)	220	305	301	197	180	138	173	309	309	297	304	309	357	245	265	215	199	167	127	125	109
Wind (km/h)	NE	E	SW	NNW	NW	WSW	NW	NW	WSW	NNW	NE	SW	N	N	WSW	NNW	NW	WSW	N	NNE	SSW
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	glass	glass	on	glass	cross	cross- on	cross	cross- off	cross- on	cross- off	glass	on	glass	glass	on	cross- off	cross	cross- on	cross- off	glass	on
High Tide / height (m)	1:41AM 0.89		1:57PM 0.55	2:30AM 0.92		2:50PM 0.55		3:15AM 0.94	3:38PM 0.57		3:59AM 0.96	4:22PM 0.58		4:40AM 0.96	5:04PM 0.60		5:19AM 0.96	5:44PM 0.61		5:54AM 0.94
Low Tide / height (m)		8:42AM 0.25		7:34PM 0.22	9:28AM 0.21		8:23PM 0.19	10:09AM 0.18		9:10PM 0.17	10:48AM 0.16		9:53PM 0.16	11:25AM 0.14		10:34PM 0.16	11:59AM 0.14		11:14PM 0.17		12:32PM 0.15

		Wednesday 19			Thursday 20			Friday 21			Saturday 22			Sunday 23			Monday 24			Tue 25
Sunrise	-	6:35	-	-	6:37	-	-	6:37	-	-	6:37	-	-	6:39	-	-	6:39	-	-	6:39	-
Sunset	-	-	5:57	-	-	5:57	-	-	5:57	-	-	5:57	-	-	5:57	-	-	5:57	-	-	5:57

Rain (mm)	1	-	1	4	-	1	2	-	-	1	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Temp. °C	27	29	29	27	29	29	27	29	29	27	29	29	27	29	29	27	30	29	26	29	29
Feels °C (?)	32	32	32	32	31	30	30	31	30	30	32	31	32	31	30	31	32	30	30	32	32

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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 12 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.