Tilapa surfForecast / Pacific Coast / Guatemala

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Wednesday 22 Apr 2026 CST
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Tilapa surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Tilapa sea temperature is
30.5° C
(Which is 1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 Wednesday (Apr 22) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tilapa in the next 16 days are 1.1m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 22) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Wed 22nd Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 14s
Best Surf 9PM (Wed 22nd Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 14s
Most Powerful 9PM (Wed 22nd Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
0
3
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
2
2
0
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
14
1
SSW
14
1
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
12
0.7
SSW
12
0.7
SSW
12
0.4
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
17
0.8
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
636
515
501
352
362
299
246
175
169
127
127
87
273
258
291
362
334
268
273
223
178
Wind (km/h)
5
NNW
15
WSW
5
NNE
10
NW
15
WSW
10
NW
5
NW
20
WSW
10
NW
10
NW
20
W
15
NW
15
WNW
20
W
15
NW
15
NW
20
WSW
10
NNW
5
NNW
15
SW
5
NW
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
on
glassy
High Tide
6:36PM1.78m
7:07AM1.48m
7:31PM1.66m
8:08AM1.44m
8:31PM1.54m
9:14AM1.42m
9:37PM1.44m
10:22AM1.43m
10:44PM1.38m
11:26AM1.47m
11:49PM1.35m
12:23PM1.53m
00:48AM1.34m
Low Tide
12:14PM0.08m
1:02AM0.09m
1:11PM0.17m
1:57AM0.17m
2:14PM0.28m
2:57AM0.25m
3:24PM0.36m
4:01AM0.30m
4:38PM0.40m
5:03AM0.33m
5:48PM0.39m
6:01AM0.34m
6:49PM0.34m
part cloud
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
thunderstorm
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5:50
5:50
5:50
5:48
5:48
5:48
5:48
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6:22
6:23
6:23
6:23
6:23
6:23
6:23
6
3
2
2
3
Temp °C
29
29
27
29
29
29
29
29
28
29
29
28
29
29
28
29
29
28
29
29
29
32
31
29
31
30
31
31
30
30
30
30
30
31
30
30
31
30
32
32
31
34
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
14
1
SSW
14
1
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
12
0.7
SSW
12
0.7
SSW
12
0.5
SSW
12
0.7
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
17
0.8
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
13
Energy kJ
636
515
501
352
362
299
246
175
169
127
127
79
273
258
291
362
334
268
273
223
178
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WNW
5
0.3
SSE
7
0.1
SE
6
0.3
S
7
0.3
SE
6
0.2
SSE
6
0.1
SW
18
0.1
SW
18
0.3
W
5
0.3
W
5
0.2
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
15
0.5
SSW
11
0.5
SSW
11
0.5
SSW
11
0.5
S
11
0.5
S
11
0.5
S
11
0.3
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
16
Energy kJ
5
9
1
9
6
3
12
12
5
5
32
87
70
70
70
61
59
57
61
67
166
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSE
7
0.2
S
6
0.1
S
7
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
18
0.1
SW
19
0.2
SSW
16
0.1
SW
15
0.3
SSW
19
0.4
W
5
0.2
SSW
13
0.1
S
8
0.2
SSE
8
0.2
SSE
7
0.3
W
5
0.2
W
5
0.5
S
10
0.2
W
4
Energy kJ
4
3
1
6
6
15
26
8
74
8
17
1
6
5
4
2
48
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
7
0.2
WNW
4
0.4
W
4
0.4
WNW
5
0.4
W
5
0.4
W
5
0.4
WNW
5
0.5
W
5
0.4
W
5
0.5
W
4
0.5
W
5
0.3
W
5
Energy kJ
5
2
6
9
8
9
9
13
8
6
11
4
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
2
1
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
0
467
0
137
783
100
82
1187
82
82
841
137
137
841
137
137
773
0
0
671
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Guatemala - Pacific Coast
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Guatemala
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
5
5
4
5
5
4
5
4
4
6
7
9
5
5
6
6
8
8
5
5
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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.

Are you planning a holiday in Guatemala - Pacific Coast? If you are looking for accommodation near Tilapa, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Guatemala - Pacific Coast, consider staying in Puerto Madero which is 31 km (19 miles) away. Other places in and around Guatemala - Pacific Coast where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Champerico which is 42 km (26 miles) away, Tapachula, Coatepeque and Colomba.

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