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Lat Long: 14.52° N 92.22° W

Tilapa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 pm 13 Nov 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tilapa sea temperature is
30.6°C
2.0° 

Tilapa surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Tilapa surf forecast from 14 Nov 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 24 Nov, 9PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 18s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 24 Nov, 12PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 19s period, SSW swell with 1,076 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 14 Nov, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 15s period with SSW 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 Saturday (Nov 14) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tilapa in the next 16 days are 1.3m 19s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Nov 24) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Nov 28) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Sat 14th Nov)3.5ft (1.1m) 15s
Best Surf 9PM (Tue 24th Nov)3.5ft (1.0m) 18s
Most Powerful12PM (Tue 24th Nov)4.5ft (1.3m) 19s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Fri afternoon, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Fri
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Wave
Height (m)
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SSW
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1.2
SSW
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SSW
14
0.9
SSW
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0.8
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14
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SSW
16
0.7
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SSW
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0.9
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15
0.9
SSW
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0.8
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
414
544
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568
425
352
337
277
273
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257
481
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250
188
334
312
250
Wind (km/h)
10
W
5
ENE
5
ENE
10
WSW
5
ENE
5
NNE
10
WSW
10
NNE
10
NW
15
WNW
10
N
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NNW
10
W
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ENE
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E
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WSW
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NNE
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NNE
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SW
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NNE
Wind State
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High Tide
5:24PM1.35m
5:33AM1.57m
6:05PM1.32m
6:13AM1.50m
6:49PM1.29m
6:55AM1.42m
7:36PM1.27m
7:39AM1.34m
8:25PM1.28m
8:29AM1.27m
9:18PM1.31m
9:26AM1.22m
10:11PM1.37m
Low Tide
11:16PM0.31m
11:59AM0.23m
11:56PM0.37m
12:38PM0.29m
00:39AM0.44m
1:18PM0.35m
1:26AM0.51m
2:01PM0.40m
2:21AM0.55m
2:46PM0.44m
3:24AM0.56m
3:35PM0.45m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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