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Tilapa surfForecast / Pacific Coast / Guatemala
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Saturday 19 Jul 2025 CST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tilapa this week:
The surf forecast for Tilapa over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 19) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tilapa in the next 12 days are 1.1m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 22) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Sat 19th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Tue 22nd Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Tue 22nd Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tilapa over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 30°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 13 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 341 | 370 | 285 | 295 | 268 | 315 | 361 | 580 | 656 | 577 | 418 | 407 | 361 | 357 | 328 | 267 | 220 | 250 | 143 | 158 | 293 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | glass | on | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross- off | glass | on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | glass | glass | on | glass | cross- off | cross | off | cross- off | cross- on | off |
High Tide / height (m) | 9:02AM 1.69 | 9:20PM 1.30 | 10:02AM 1.68 | 10:25PM 1.27 | 11:05AM 1.68 | 11:32PM 1.27 | 12:08PM 1.69 | 12:39AM 1.30 | 1:09PM 1.71 | 1:41AM 1.37 | 2:06PM 1.73 | 2:38AM 1.44 | 2:58PM 1.73 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 3:30PM 0.32 | 3:24AM 0.21 | 4:36PM 0.31 | 4:27AM 0.23 | 5:42PM 0.29 | 5:33AM 0.23 | 6:46PM 0.24 | 6:40AM 0.21 | 7:44PM 0.18 | 7:42AM 0.19 | 8:37PM 0.13 | 8:40AM 0.17 | 9:25PM 0.09 | ||||||||
Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 5:48 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:40 | - | - | 6:40 | - | - | 6:40 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:39 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 9 | - | - | 5 | - | - | 6 | 2 | 6 | 5 | - | 1 | 5 |
| Temp. °C | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 26 |
| Feels °C (?) | 33 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 34 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 29 |
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Pacific Coast
Wind reports 31 km away suggest it is still onshore at Tilapa (light winds from the WSW at Tapachula Airport). 0.9m 13s groundswell from the SSW with a 0.6m 7s swell from the WNW and a 0.5m 18s long period groundswell from the SW. Swells combining to make to make bigger set waves.
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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 12 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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