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Tilapa surfForecast / Pacific Coast / Guatemala
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Saturday 16 May 2026 CSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
30.7° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)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 Sunday (May 17) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. 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 1.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Sun 17th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Sun 17th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Wed 20th May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tilapa over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Mon afternoon, min 28°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Tue night, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Sat 23 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 17 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 18 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | |
309 | 352 | 362 | 347 | 253 | 331 | 202 | 175 | 172 | 330 | 481 | 532 | 362 | 146 | 318 | 169 | 150 | 220 | 211 | 214 | 255 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | |
High Tide | 2:30AM1.46m | 2:53PM1.94m | 3:22AM1.51m | 3:44PM1.96m | 4:14AM1.56m | 4:36PM1.93m | 5:07AM1.58m | 5:28PM1.86m | 6:01AM1.58m | 6:21PM1.76m | 6:58AM1.56m | 7:16PM1.64m | 7:58AM1.54m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:27AM0.06m | 9:24PM-0.01m | 9:20AM0.01m | 10:13PM-0.05m | 10:13AM-0.00m | 11:03PM-0.05m | 11:08AM0.03m | 11:54PM-0.02m | 12:04PM0.10m | 00:46AM0.04m | 1:03PM0.20m | 1:39AM0.12m | 2:06PM0.30m | ||||||||
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 | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — |
 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 |
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Temp °C | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 30 |
31 | 33 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 32 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 12 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 |
 kJ | 309 | 352 | 362 | 347 | 253 | 331 | 172 | 175 | 172 | 330 | 481 | 532 | 362 | 109 | 318 | 169 | 138 | 220 | 211 | 214 | 255 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | S 9 | SW 18 | SSW 8 | SW 26 | SSW 17 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 12 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SSW 15 | S 7 | SW 17 | S 11 | S 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | S 8 |
| kJ | 27 | 27 | 14 | 82 | 13 | 26 | 202 | 123 | 152 | 125 | 71 | 18 | 183 | 146 | 8 | 148 | 58 | 53 | 31 | 30 | 36 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 20 | SW 20 | SSW 9 | SW 18 | SW 26 | S 8 | W 4 | SW 24 | SW 21 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | WNW 4 | SW 19 | SSE 7 | S 11 | SW 18 | SW 24 | SSE 6 | SSW 21 | SSW 21 |
| kJ | 50 | 37 | 15 | 15 | 84 | 26 | 5 | 2 | 22 | 72 | 17 | 16 | 3 | 94 | 9 | 58 | 150 | 22 | 4 | 45 | 44 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 9 | — | WNW 3 | — | — | W 3 | WNW 5 | — | W 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 3 | W 4 | — | WNW 4 | W 4 | — | — | W 4 | — | — | W 5 |
| kJ | 32 | — | 3 | — | — | 1 | 4 | — | 2 | 4 | 4 | 6 | — | 3 | 3 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 2 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 173 | 127 | 643 | 0 | 0 | 657 | 0 | 0 | 643 | 137 | 100 | 668 | 26 | 82 | 671 | 0 | 0 | 671 | 0 | 0 | 668 |
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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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