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Tilapa surfForecast / Pacific Coast / Guatemala

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Monday 12 Jan 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
28.3° C
 (Which is 1.1°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 Tuesday (Jan 13) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tilapa in the next 12 days are 1.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jan 19) at 3AM. 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 (Tue 13th Jan)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Best Surf 3AM (Fri 16th Jan)3ft (0.9m) 9s
Most Powerful 3AM (Mon 19th Jan)3.5ft (1.0m) 9s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 23°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
W
0.9
W
0.6
W
0.4
WNW
0.2
SSE
0.5
W
0.4
WNW
0.2
SSW
0.2
SSW
0.2
SSW
0.8
W
0.7
W
0.4
SW
0.6
SSW
0.5
SW
0.5
SW
0.4
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.8
W
0.8
W
Period(s) (?)9887976101616991413131312121299
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)961134615726121024251067451116838058575610194
Wind
(km/h)
15
SW
10
ESE
5
NE
15
W
5
N
10
ESE
15
SW
10
N
5
ESE
15
SW
10
NE
5
E
15
WSW
10
N
5
N
15
W
10
N
5
ESE
15
SW
5
NE
0
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
off		glasscross-
on		glasscross-
off		oncross-
off		cross-
off		onoffglassoncross-
off		glasscross-
on		cross-
off		glassonglassglass
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:57PM
1.46
10:16AM
1.13
10:51PM
1.44
11:16AM
1.10
11:46PM
1.44
12:15PM
1.10
12:39AM
1.47
1:11PM
1.13
1:29AM
1.51
2:01PM
1.19
2:15AM
1.55
2:47PM
1.26
2:57AM
1.59
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:20PM
0.40
4:32AM
0.48
4:12PM
0.44
5:32AM
0.48
5:07PM
0.46
6:30AM
0.45
6:04PM
0.45
7:21AM
0.40
6:58PM
0.42
8:07AM
0.34
7:48PM
0.39
8:48AM
0.28
8:35PM
0.35
9:26AM
0.23
Mon
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Sunrise--6:37--6:37--6:37--6:37--6:37--6:37--6:37
Sunset5:57--5:57--5:58--5:59--5:59--6:00--6:00--
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C272626272627272627272626272627282627272727
Feels °C (?)272927272928282829283027282928292828283028
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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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