Tilapa surfForecast / Pacific Coast / Guatemala

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Monday 04 May 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
30.2° C
(Which is 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 Tuesday (May 05) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tilapa in the next 16 days are 1.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 10) 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+) 9AM (Tue 5th May)3ft (0.9m) 16s
Best Surf 9PM (Sat 9th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 18s
Most Powerful 3AM (Sun 10th May)5ft (1.5m) 18s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Tue morning, min 27°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Fri morning, min 27°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Mon
11
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
0
2
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
2
3
1
4
4
2
2
2
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
16
0.9
SW
16
0.7
SW
15
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SSW
14
1
SSW
14
1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
21
0.9
SSW
19
1.3
SSW
19
1.4
SSW
18
1.4
SSW
17
1.3
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
261
376
217
309
393
425
358
367
431
362
273
219
294
650
1076
1172
1081
864
969
657
641
Wind (km/h)
5
NNW
5
W
20
W
5
WNW
10
WNW
20
W
10
NW
10
WNW
20
WSW
10
NW
10
WNW
20
WSW
15
NW
5
W
20
WSW
10
NNW
5
NW
15
SW
15
NW
5
W
15
WSW
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
5:01AM1.36m
5:11PM1.61m
5:40AM1.32m
5:50PM1.56m
6:21AM1.28m
6:30PM1.49m
7:04AM1.25m
7:11PM1.42m
7:50AM1.24m
7:56PM1.36m
8:40AM1.25m
8:47PM1.30m
9:34AM1.31m
Low Tide
10:59PM0.17m
10:53AM0.28m
11:37PM0.21m
11:30AM0.32m
00:16AM0.26m
12:09PM0.38m
00:55AM0.31m
12:51PM0.45m
1:36AM0.37m
1:39PM0.51m
2:19AM0.41m
2:35PM0.54m
3:06AM0.43m
3:40PM0.54m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
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5:43
5:43
5:43
5:43
5:43
5:41
5:41
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6:25
6:25
6:27
6:27
6:27
6:27
6:28
1
5
2
1
Temp °C
29
30
30
29
30
30
29
29
30
29
30
30
29
30
30
29
30
30
29
30
30
34
33
32
33
32
31
32
33
32
33
32
31
32
33
32
33
32
32
33
33
33
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
16
0.9
SW
16
0.7
SW
15
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SSW
14
1
SSW
14
1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
19
1.3
SSW
19
1.4
SSW
18
1.4
SSW
17
1.3
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
16
Energy kJ
261
376
217
309
393
425
358
367
431
362
273
219
249
650
1076
1172
1081
864
969
657
641
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
13
0.4
SSW
9
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
S
9
0.3
S
9
0.5
S
8
0.3
S
8
0.3
S
8
0.2
SSW
20
0.3
WNW
5
0.4
SW
19
0.5
SW
18
0.6
SSW
21
0.8
SSW
16
0.3
SSE
8
0.8
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
12
0.7
SSW
12
0.3
SSE
8
0.5
S
11
0.3
SE
5
Energy kJ
84
29
121
25
14
34
12
11
39
5
92
157
294
318
11
192
276
125
13
59
4
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
S
10
0.1
S
24
0.4
SSW
9
0.1
SW
21
0.2
SSW
20
0.1
S
10
0.3
SSE
8
0.1
SW
21
0.3
SSE
8
0.4
SW
20
0.3
WNW
5
0.3
S
8
0.5
SW
18
0.6
SSW
12
0.3
SSE
8
0.4
SSE
6
Energy kJ
29
11
28
18
37
2
13
18
13
97
5
12
152
93
13
12
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
9
0.3
W
3
0.2
W
5
0.4
W
3
0.4
W
5
0.3
WNW
5
0.3
W
5
Energy kJ
27
2
2
2
8
5
4
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
3
2
3
3
2
3
4
3
4
4
3
4
3
3
Distance (km)
0
0
688
0
137
802
137
137
688
137
127
802
137
127
671
0
0
643
137
137
643
Best forecast wave conditions in Guatemala - Pacific Coast
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Guatemala
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
9
6
8
5
5
5
7
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
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.

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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