Tilapa surfForecast / Pacific Coast / Guatemala

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Tuesday 28 Apr 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
30.3° 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 Thursday (Apr 30) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 13s period. 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 0.9m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 06) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Thu 30th Apr)2.5ft (0.8m) 13s
Best Surf 3AM (Thu 30th Apr)2.5ft (0.8m) 13s
Most Powerful 6AM (Wed 6th May)3ft (0.9m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Fri afternoon, min 27°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 31°C on Mon afternoon, min 27°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tue
5
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
2
1
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
12
0.6
SSW
12
0.6
SSW
12
0.6
S
13
0.6
S
11
0.6
S
12
0.6
S
11
0.5
SW
15
0.5
SW
15
0.5
SW
14
0.5
SW
13
0.5
SW
13
0.7
SW
16
0.9
SW
16
0.7
SW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
178
268
236
257
225
181
119
117
117
121
94
102
93
106
104
93
88
102
261
381
217
Wind (km/h)
0
ENE
10
NW
20
WSW
10
NW
10
WNW
20
W
10
NW
15
WNW
20
W
10
NW
10
NW
20
W
20
NW
10
W
20
SSW
10
ESE
5
ESE
15
SW
5
NE
5
NW
15
SW
glassy
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
on
cross-off
glassy
on
glassy
cross
on
High Tide
00:48AM1.34m
1:13PM1.58m
1:38AM1.35m
1:56PM1.63m
2:23AM1.37m
2:37PM1.67m
3:04AM1.38m
3:16PM1.68m
3:43AM1.39m
3:54PM1.68m
4:22AM1.38m
4:33PM1.65m
5:01AM1.36m
5:11PM1.61m
Low Tide
6:53AM0.33m
7:41PM0.29m
7:38AM0.31m
8:26PM0.23m
8:20AM0.28m
9:06PM0.18m
9:00AM0.26m
9:45PM0.16m
9:38AM0.25m
10:22PM0.15m
10:15AM0.25m
10:59PM0.17m
10:53AM0.28m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
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5:47
5:47
5:46
5:46
5:45
5:45
5:43
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6:24
6:24
6:24
6:24
6:25
6:25
6:25
2
2
2
Temp °C
29
29
29
28
29
29
29
29
30
29
30
30
29
29
30
28
30
31
28
30
30
34
31
30
32
30
30
32
31
32
32
31
31
30
33
32
32
33
33
31
32
32
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
12
0.6
SSW
12
0.6
SSW
12
0.6
S
13
0.6
S
11
0.6
S
12
0.6
S
11
0.7
W
5
0.5
S
10
0.6
W
7
0.5
W
7
0.5
SW
13
0.7
SW
16
0.9
SW
16
0.7
SW
15
Energy kJ
178
268
236
257
225
181
119
117
117
121
94
98
93
24
56
37
26
87
261
381
217
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
9
0.5
SSW
9
0.4
SSE
8
0.1
W
13
0.5
S
10
0.1
SW
20
0.1
S
19
0.2
SSW
18
0.3
WNW
5
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.5
S
12
0.5
SW
15
0.5
S
10
0.5
SW
13
0.5
W
7
0.5
SW
13
0.4
WNW
6
0.4
W
6
Energy kJ
166
25
44
22
3
48
15
7
31
5
67
66
62
69
104
55
88
24
84
13
12
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
W
4
0.4
SSW
9
0.4
SSW
10
0.2
S
8
0.1
W
13
0.1
W
13
0.1
W
14
0.3
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
18
0.2
SSW
18
0.1
S
21
0.4
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
19
0.5
SW
15
0.2
SSW
18
0.5
SW
14
0.5
S
11
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
WNW
7
0.4
S
9
0.4
SSW
18
Energy kJ
1
28
31
5
3
3
4
41
31
30
9
102
37
106
31
93
57
102
15
27
121
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
W
5
0.2
WNW
6
0.4
NW
3
0.4
WNW
3
0.3
WNW
3
0.3
WNW
3
0.4
W
3
0.3
WNW
5
0.5
W
3
0.7
WNW
4
0.9
WNW
5
0.5
W
5
0.1
SW
6
Energy kJ
2
4
2
3
2
2
3
5
5
15
34
11
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
0
127
668
137
137
688
137
137
783
137
137
753
156
82
380
0
0
380
0
26
753
Best forecast wave conditions in Guatemala - Pacific Coast
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Guatemala
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
8
6
5
5
6
7
5
5
5
4
5
5
4
7
5
4
5
4
4
4
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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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