Tilapa surfForecast / Pacific Coast / Guatemala

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Thursday 28 May 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
30.7° C
(Which is 1.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Tilapa surf forecast from 28 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 31 May, 12AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 21s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 1 Jun, 12PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 18s period, SSW swell with 2,138 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 28 May, 9PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 13s period with SW 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 Thursday (May 28) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tilapa in the next 16 days are 1.9m 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 01) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Thu 28th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 13s
Best Surf12AM (Sun 31st May)2.5ft (0.8m) 21s
Most Powerful12PM (Mon 1st Jun)6ft (1.9m) 18s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 30°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
2
2
0
2
2
1
4
4
2
3
4
2
4
4
2
4
3
2
4
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
15
0.7
SW
13
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
1
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
21
0.9
SSW
20
1.2
SW
19
1.4
SW
19
1.8
SSW
18
1.9
SSW
17
1.7
SSW
17
1.5
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
19
1.5
SSW
17
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
384
377
175
332
352
357
323
390
578
670
1100
1296
2024
2113
1754
1155
1141
921
770
617
1367
Wind (km/h)
10
WNW
20
W
10
NNW
5
WNW
15
WSW
5
ENE
15
SE
15
S
5
SE
5
E
15
SSW
10
SE
0
N
15
WSW
5
NNE
5
SSE
10
SW
10
E
10
SE
15
SSW
0
NE
cross
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross-on
glassy
glassy
on
cross
glassy
on
cross-off
glassy
on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
12:39PM1.56m
1:07AM1.25m
1:23PM1.59m
1:53AM1.27m
2:06PM1.61m
2:36AM1.29m
2:47PM1.62m
3:17AM1.31m
3:28PM1.63m
3:58AM1.32m
4:08PM1.62m
4:39AM1.33m
4:47PM1.59m
Low Tide
7:15PM0.33m
7:02AM0.37m
7:59PM0.28m
7:46AM0.34m
8:41PM0.24m
8:28AM0.32m
9:20PM0.21m
9:08AM0.30m
9:59PM0.19m
9:48AM0.30m
10:37PM0.19m
10:28AM0.32m
11:14PM0.21m
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clear
thunderstorm
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thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
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part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:39
5:37
5:37
5:37
5:37
5:37
5:37
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6:32
6:32
6:32
6:34
6:34
6:34
6:35
4
1
5
1
8
11
1
1
5
5
6
2
3
Temp °C
30
30
29
30
30
30
29
29
28
29
29
29
29
29
28
29
29
28
29
29
28
32
32
34
32
32
35
32
31
31
32
31
33
32
31
33
32
32
32
31
31
33
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
15
0.7
SW
13
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
20
1.2
SSW
14
1.4
SW
19
1.8
SSW
18
1.9
SSW
17
1.7
SSW
17
1.5
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
15
1
SSW
14
1.5
SSW
17
Energy kJ
384
377
175
332
352
357
323
390
313
670
585
1296
2024
2113
1754
1155
1141
921
770
425
1367
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSE
7
0.4
SSW
7
0.5
SW
16
0.1
SW
21
0.2
SSW
20
0.4
SSW
7
0.6
SSW
18
0.5
SSW
7
0.8
SSW
21
0.9
SSW
13
1.2
SW
19
1.2
SSW
14
0.4
S
6
0.2
SSW
22
0.4
SW
21
0.5
SW
20
0.7
SW
19
0.9
SSW
19
0.6
SW
21
Energy kJ
16
20
121
17
37
15
209
29
578
265
1100
602
12
45
115
188
384
617
351
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
8
0.4
SW
7
0.4
SSW
7
0.1
SW
26
0.2
SSW
19
0.4
SSW
6
0.5
SW
22
0.7
SSW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.5
S
7
0.4
SSE
7
0.4
SW
21
0.5
S
10
0.3
SW
5
0.4
SW
21
Energy kJ
13
13
15
26
36
14
231
229
258
22
16
111
53
4
117
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
3
4
Distance (km)
127
293
0
0
273
0
26
82
0
0
311
26
0
788
0
0
467
0
56
372
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Guatemala - Pacific Coast
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Guatemala
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
5
5
5
5
7
7
6
6
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
4
5
8
7
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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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