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Rio Tapextla surfForecast / Oaxaca / Mexico

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Friday 16 Jan 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
28.2° 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 Saturday (Jan 17) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Rio Tapextla in the next 12 days are 0.8m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jan 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 0.4m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jan 21) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Sat 17th Jan)2ft (0.6m) 13s
Best Surf12AM (Wed 21st Jan)2ft (0.6m) 16s
Most Powerful12PM (Wed 21st Jan)2.5ft (0.8m) 16s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 23°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 23°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Fri
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
2
2
0
2
2
0
1
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.5
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.3
SW
0.4
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.3
S
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.6
SSW
0.6
SW
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.7
SW
0.8
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.7
SSW
Period(s) (?)141313131217121215151518181616161514141313
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)7411611392985655525958398180171208318246214264120154
Wind
(km/h)
10
S
5
N
5
NNE
15
SW
5
N
5
E
15
SW
5
NNE
5
NE
15
SW
10
N
5
ENE
10
SSW
10
NNW
5
NE
15
S
5
NNE
5
NNW
15
SW
5
NE
5
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		oncross-
off		cross-
off		onoffglassoncross-
off		cross-
off		oncross-
off		glasscross-
on		offglassonoffglass
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:12AM
0.88
1:04PM
0.50
2:04AM
0.88
2:08PM
0.52
2:54AM
0.89
3:10PM
0.56
3:40AM
0.89
4:07PM
0.62
4:23AM
0.88
4:56PM
0.69
5:03AM
0.87
5:42PM
0.77
5:41AM
0.84
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:51PM
0.17
8:11AM
0.30
6:47PM
0.18
9:02AM
0.28
7:47PM
0.20
9:46AM
0.25
8:47PM
0.21
10:23AM
0.22
9:45PM
0.22
10:57AM
0.19
10:40PM
0.23
11:29AM
0.16
11:33PM
0.23
Fri
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Sunrise--7:03--7:03--7:03--7:03--7:03--7:03--7:03
Sunset6:20--6:20--6:21--6:21--6:22--6:22--6:22--
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C282429292528282529282528282528282528282628
Feels °C (?)292730282828272728272928292828272729293130
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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.

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