Tilapa Surf Break

Tilapa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 14.52° N 92.22° W

Issued: 11 am 23 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tilapa sea temperature is
30.5° C

1.0°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 24 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 24 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 17s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 23 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 17s period, SW swell with 1,221 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 24 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 17s 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 Wednesday (Jun 24) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tilapa in the next 16 days are 1.4m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 23) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Wed 24th Jun)4.5ft (1.4m) 17s
Best Surf12AM (Wed 24th Jun)4.5ft (1.4m) 17s
Most Powerful 9PM (Tue 23rd Jun)4.5ft (1.4m) 17s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 30°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 30°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
4
4
2
3
3
1
3
4
2
4
4
1
4
3
2
3
3
1
3
Swell
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
19
1.1
SW
18
1.4
SW
17
1.4
SW
16
1.5
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
17
1
SSW
15
1.4
SSW
17
1.4
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
15
1.2
SW
15
0.8
SSW
18
1
SSW
16
1.1
SW
16
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
604
711
1179
1084
1067
859
870
759
666
1133
455
1094
1005
904
730
657
390
519
573
387
367
Wind (km/h)
10
NW
15
W
5
NNE
0
E
15
WSW
0
SSW
5
N
15
SW
5
WNW
5
ENE
10
W
10
N
5
NNW
10
WSW
15
NNW
5
E
10
SW
10
NE
5
N
15
WSW
10
N
Wind State
cross
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
on
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
9:26AM1.57m
9:41PM1.28m
10:19AM1.53m
10:39PM1.21m
11:11AM1.51m
11:36PM1.17m
12:02PM1.51m
00:30AM1.17m
12:51PM1.52m
1:21AM1.18m
1:37PM1.54m
2:08AM1.22m
2:22PM1.57m
2:53AM1.26m
Low Tide
3:51PM0.40m
3:47AM0.34m
4:52PM0.42m
4:40AM0.39m
5:50PM0.41m
5:32AM0.41m
6:43PM0.38m
6:23AM0.41m
7:31PM0.35m
7:12AM0.39m
8:15PM0.30m
7:58AM0.36m
8:56PM0.26m
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part cloud
rain showers
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part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
clear
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:41
5:41
5:41
5:41
5:41
5:41
5:41
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:39
6:39
6:40
6:40
6:40
6:40
6:40
 mm
4
7
6
1
4
2
Temp °C
30
30
29
29
30
29
29
30
29
29
29
29
29
30
27
29
30
29
29
30
29
Feels °C
32
33
33
33
33
34
32
33
33
33
32
33
33
33
30
31
33
34
32
33
33
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
19
1.1
SW
18
1.4
SW
17
1.4
SW
16
1.5
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
17
1
SSW
15
1.4
SSW
17
1.4
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
15
1.2
SW
15
0.9
SSW
14
1
SSW
16
1.1
SW
16
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
Energy kJ
604
711
1179
1084
1067
859
870
759
666
1133
455
1094
1005
904
730
657
367
519
573
387
367
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
12
0.6
SW
13
0.6
S
8
0.5
S
7
0.6
SSE
8
0.3
WNW
6
0.3
WNW
6
0.3
WNW
6
0.4
SSE
8
0.6
SE
7
0.8
SSW
18
0.5
S
8
0.7
SSE
11
0.1
SW
21
0.4
SSW
20
0.6
S
10
0.8
SSW
18
0.6
S
10
0.6
S
10
0.5
S
10
0.6
SSW
19
Energy kJ
103
134
41
25
49
6
8
7
21
29
408
31
121
18
149
68
390
71
73
49
251
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
15
0.5
SSW
8
0.5
SE
8
0.5
S
8
0.5
S
8
0.4
WNW
6
0.4
NW
6
0.2
WNW
5
0.4
SSE
8
0.2
WNW
6
0.4
SE
8
0.1
SW
21
0.4
SSW
20
0.1
SW
24
0.6
S
10
0.3
SW
21
0.4
SW
21
0.5
SW
19
0.5
S
9
Energy kJ
104
36
31
33
32
15
9
3
19
3
20
18
149
22
73
72
115
184
44
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
4
3
4
4
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
Distance (km)
56
253
0
0
406
0
0
406
0
0
406
0
0
380
0
0
380
0
0
380
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Guatemala - Pacific Coast
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Guatemala
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
9
8
5
5
5
5
6
6
5
6
5
5
7
7
9
5
5
5
6
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.

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