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Tilapa surfForecast / Pacific Coast / Guatemala

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Monday 15 Sep 2025 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 1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 Monday (Sep 15) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tilapa in the next 12 days are 1.7m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 15) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 21) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Mon 15th Sep)5.5ft (1.7m) 16s
Best Surf 6PM (Mon 15th Sep)5.5ft (1.7m) 16s
Most Powerful 6PM (Mon 15th Sep)5.5ft (1.7m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tilapa over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
4
4
3
4
4
2
3
3
2
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
0
0
1
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.5
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.1
SSW
1
SSW
1
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.7
SW
Period(s) (?)181716161515151514141413131313121212121213
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)15981601162215981404104411761040828696625559479424335355265224207206288
Wind
(km/h)
10
E
15
SE
10
ENE
5
E
10
SSW
10
NNE
5
N
15
W
15
N
15
ESE
10
SW
15
E
5
NNE
15
WNW
15
ESE
15
ESE
20
SE
5
ENE
30
ESE
30
ESE
20
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		crosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
on		offglasscross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		oncross-
off		glasscrosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		glasscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:50PM
1.32
9:26AM
1.55
10:00PM
1.28
10:35AM
1.49
11:13PM
1.29
11:43AM
1.46
12:21AM
1.35
12:45PM
1.47
1:18AM
1.43
1:38PM
1.48
2:06AM
1.52
2:25PM
1.50
2:48AM
1.60
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:51PM
0.28
2:56AM
0.28
3:58PM
0.33
4:07AM
0.35
5:08PM
0.35
5:22AM
0.37
6:12PM
0.34
6:31AM
0.36
7:08PM
0.30
7:30AM
0.32
7:55PM
0.26
8:20AM
0.26
8:36PM
0.23
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Sunrise5:56--5:56--5:56--5:56--5:56--5:56--5:56--
Sunset-6:09--6:08--6:08--6:07--6:07--6:06--6:05-
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
cloud
light rain
rain showers
Rain (mm)
135-51--2-----3252-24
Temp. °C292827282826282926272826282828272725252424
Feels °C (?)313030313129303129313129313032292828242324
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Eyeball surf reportRecent Eyeball Surf Reports for Pacific Coast

  1. weather stationWind Update Continuing clean conditions at Tilapa (calm at Tapachula Airport 31 km from Tilapa). 1.2m 17s long period groundswell from the SSW with a 1.1m 13s groundswell, also from the SSW. 2 swells combining 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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