Rio Tapextla Surf Break

Lat Long: 16.12° N 98.00° W

Rio Tapextla Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 am 21 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rio Tapextla sea temperature is
31.1° C
1.4° 

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 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 21 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 11s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 18s period, SW swell with 1,351 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 11s period with S 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 Friday (Aug 21) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 14s. 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 1.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Fri 21st Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 11s
Best Surf 9PM (Fri 21st Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 11s
Most Powerful 6PM (Fri 28th Aug)5ft (1.5m) 18s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 51mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 32°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 31°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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(10 max)
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
14
1
S
10
0.9
SSW
17
0.8
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
1
SSW
14
0.9
SW
18
0.7
SW
18
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.7
SW
18
0.7
SW
18
0.9
SW
16
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
211
218
448
232
316
290
330
352
465
312
469
475
211
258
255
196
178
171
316
316
376
Wind (km/h)
5
N
20
WSW
5
NNW
10
NW
20
WSW
10
W
10
NNW
5
W
5
NNW
5
NNE
15
WSW
10
N
5
NE
15
WSW
5
NW
5
ENE
15
WSW
10
NNE
5
NE
15
SW
5
NE
Wind State
glassy
on
glassy
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cross-on
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cross-off
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High Tide
9:01AM0.93m
8:50PM0.64m
9:43AM0.90m
9:29PM0.60m
10:28AM0.87m
10:11PM0.57m
11:15AM0.84m
11:02PM0.56m
12:06PM0.82m
00:04AM0.56m
1:01PM0.80m
1:13AM0.59m
1:55PM0.79m
2:21AM0.64m
Low Tide
3:23PM0.24m
2:48AM0.09m
4:07PM0.28m
3:25AM0.12m
4:55PM0.31m
4:06AM0.16m
5:49PM0.33m
4:55AM0.19m
6:46PM0.33m
5:55AM0.23m
7:41PM0.32m
7:06AM0.26m
8:30PM0.29m
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6:52
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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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