Tilapa Surf Break

Tilapa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 14.52° N 92.22° W

Issued: 5 pm 29 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tilapa sea temperature is
31.2° C

1.7°C warmer than normal for this time of year

Tilapa surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Tilapa surf forecast from 30 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 3 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 15s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 2 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period, SSW swell with 926 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 30 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tilapa this week:

The surf forecast for Tilapa over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 30) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 19s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tilapa in the next 16 days are 1.3m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 02) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Tue 30th Jun)3ft (0.9m) 14s
Best Surf 6AM (Fri 3rd Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 15s
Most Powerful 3AM (Thu 2nd Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 30°C on Thu afternoon, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
3
1
3
3
1
3
3
1
3
3
1
3
2
1
3
3
2
4
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)
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.7
SW
18
0.8
SSW
18
1
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
17
1
SSW
17
1.2
SW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
15
1
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
18
1.1
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
387
367
319
404
644
510
580
757
788
566
653
627
530
487
382
546
399
491
788
788
519
Wind (km/h)
10
WSW
10
NNW
5
NNW
15
W
5
NNE
0
ENE
10
WSW
10
N
5
E
10
SW
10
NNE
5
NNE
15
WSW
5
W
10
NW
15
WSW
5
NNE
5
SE
10
SW
15
E
5
ENE
Wind State
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
on
cross-off
glassy
on
glassy
cross
on
glassy
glassy
on
cross-off
glassy
High Tide
2:53AM1.26m
3:04PM1.59m
3:37AM1.30m
3:45PM1.60m
4:19AM1.34m
4:25PM1.58m
4:59AM1.38m
5:03PM1.55m
5:38AM1.41m
5:40PM1.51m
6:16AM1.45m
6:17PM1.45m
6:55AM1.48m
Low Tide
8:56PM0.26m
8:43AM0.34m
9:36PM0.23m
9:26AM0.33m
10:14PM0.21m
10:08AM0.34m
10:50PM0.21m
10:50AM0.35m
11:24PM0.21m
11:31AM0.37m
11:58PM0.23m
12:14PM0.39m
00:32AM0.25m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
rain showers
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
thunderstorm
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:43
5:43
5:43
5:43
5:43
5:43
5:43
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:40
6:40
6:40
6:42
6:42
6:42
6:42
6:42
 mm
1
1
6
6
3
Temp °C
30
29
30
30
29
30
31
29
30
30
29
30
30
30
29
30
29
29
30
29
28
Feels °C
33
32
33
32
34
33
34
33
33
33
33
33
32
35
32
33
34
32
32
33
30
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
18
1
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
17
1
SSW
17
1.2
SW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
15
1
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
16
1
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
Energy kJ
387
367
261
404
644
510
580
757
788
566
653
627
530
487
382
546
394
491
788
788
519
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
10
0.6
SSW
19
0.7
SW
18
0.8
SSW
14
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SSW
13
0.4
S
9
0.5
S
9
0.4
SSW
20
0.2
WNW
6
0.6
S
10
0.2
SSW
21
0.5
S
10
0.5
S
10
0.4
SSW
19
0.8
SSW
18
0.7
SW
18
0.4
SW
24
0.7
SW
21
0.7
SW
21
Energy kJ
49
251
319
257
138
142
116
25
42
149
3
74
44
48
45
143
399
323
141
467
437
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
19
0.5
S
10
0.5
S
10
0.5
S
9
0.4
S
9
0.4
S
9
0.4
S
9
0.2
SSW
21
0.4
SE
7
0.3
WNW
6
0.4
NW
6
0.4
SE
7
0.2
SSW
21
0.4
SE
8
0.5
SW
20
0.2
WNW
5
0.1
SW
26
0.4
SW
24
0.3
SSW
24
0.7
SSE
9
0.5
S
7
Energy kJ
184
47
45
41
25
25
25
45
12
7
8
17
45
24
186
3
26
141
108
77
27
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
3
4
3
Distance (km)
467
0
0
380
0
0
380
0
0
380
0
0
380
0
82
372
0
0
547
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Guatemala - Pacific Coast
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Guatemala
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
6
9
6
5
7
5
7
5
5
5
9
8
9
9
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Information about the Tilapa Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Tilapa provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Tilapa can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Tilapa 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 (Tilapa) 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 Tilapa 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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