Tilapa surfForecast / Pacific Coast / Guatemala

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Wednesday 13 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
30.4° 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 Thursday (May 14) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tilapa in the next 16 days are 1.3m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 14) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Thu 14th May)4ft (1.2m) 16s
Best Surf12AM (Thu 14th May)4ft (1.2m) 16s
Most Powerful 3AM (Thu 14th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 28°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 30°C on Sat afternoon, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
3
3
0
2
2
0
1
1
0
2
1
0
2
1
0
2
1
0
0
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
17
1.2
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
15
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
17
0.8
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
281
688
632
702
584
482
476
419
323
313
309
352
362
312
222
273
202
175
172
330
525
Wind (km/h)
20
SW
5
WSW
0
SSW
20
WSW
5
WSW
5
SSE
20
SW
5
W
10
NW
20
W
10
NW
10
NW
25
W
10
NNE
15
NW
20
W
5
NNW
10
NW
20
W
25
NNW
15
NW
on
glassy
glassy
on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
High Tide
11:47PM1.28m
12:18PM1.64m
00:44AM1.32m
1:10PM1.77m
1:38AM1.39m
2:01PM1.87m
2:30AM1.46m
2:53PM1.94m
3:22AM1.51m
3:44PM1.96m
4:14AM1.56m
4:36PM1.93m
5:07AM1.58m
Low Tide
5:51PM0.39m
5:46AM0.32m
6:49PM0.28m
6:40AM0.24m
7:43PM0.16m
7:34AM0.14m
8:34PM0.06m
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
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
clear
clear
thunderstorm
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:41
5:41
5:41
5:39
5:39
5:39
5:39
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:28
6:28
6:29
6:29
6:29
6:30
6:30
6:30
3
1
2
1
1
5
Temp °C
30
29
30
30
29
30
30
29
30
30
29
30
30
29
30
30
29
30
31
29
30
31
33
33
32
33
32
32
33
32
31
32
32
31
34
31
31
33
32
33
33
32
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
13
1.2
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
15
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
Energy kJ
253
688
632
702
584
482
476
419
323
313
309
352
362
312
222
273
149
175
172
330
525
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
17
0.3
WNW
6
0.5
S
10
0.7
SSE
11
0.5
S
10
0.5
S
10
0.5
S
10
0.4
S
9
0.4
S
9
0.5
S
9
0.4
SSW
9
0.3
SSW
9
0.3
S
9
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.1
SW
26
0.6
SSW
17
0.5
SW
18
0.5
SW
18
0.6
SSW
12
0.3
W
5
Energy kJ
281
7
50
117
51
48
48
27
27
45
27
16
14
82
84
26
202
152
152
111
4
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WNW
7
0.4
WNW
6
0.3
WNW
6
0.3
WNW
6
0.3
WNW
6
0.3
WNW
5
0.3
WNW
6
0.2
SSW
18
0.3
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
20
0.1
SW
20
0.3
W
4
0.3
S
8
0.1
SE
7
0.3
WNW
5
0.3
WNW
5
0.1
SW
24
0.3
W
5
0.3
SW
21
Energy kJ
9
15
7
7
7
5
6
31
50
37
15
2
10
2
5
5
22
4
71
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
9
0.4
SSW
9
0.5
W
3
0.3
WNW
5
0.4
W
5
0.4
W
3
Energy kJ
41
32
5
4
7
3
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
Distance (km)
380
0
0
380
82
56
643
137
82
668
0
137
643
0
100
668
0
100
643
56
137
Best forecast wave conditions in Guatemala - Pacific Coast
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Guatemala
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
5
4
7
4
4
4
4
5
4
6
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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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