Tilapa surfForecast / Pacific Coast / Guatemala

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Monday 09 Feb 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
27.9° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


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 (Feb 10) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tilapa in the next 12 days are 0.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Feb 12) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Tue 10th Feb)2ft (0.6m) 16s
Best Surf12AM (Tue 10th Feb)2ft (0.6m) 16s
Most Powerful 6PM (Thu 12th Feb)3ft (0.9m) 16s

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 Tue afternoon, min 23°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

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

Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
2
1
0
2
1
0
1
1
0
2
1
0
2
2
0
1
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
SW
0.5
SW
0.6
SW
0.5
SW
0.5
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.7
SW
0.9
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.7
SW
0.7
SW
0.7
SW
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.4
SSW
Period(s) (?)151516141414141818161616141414131313121215
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)5510719889951691362092091732614302682682111781751141049885
Wind
(km/h)
5
N
15
SW
10
NW
5
ENE
20
WSW
5
NNW
10
NW
25
W
20
NNW
5
SE
20
SSW
5
E
10
SE
20
SW
5
NNW
5
E
20
WSW
10
NNW
5
NW
20
WSW
15
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glassoncross-
off
glassoncross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
crossonglasscrossoncross-
off
glassoncross-
off
glasscross-
on
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:19PM
1.50
8:33AM
1.20
9:08PM
1.43
9:26AM
1.12
10:03PM
1.39
10:27AM
1.07
11:03PM
1.38
11:33AM
1.07
12:02AM
1.39
12:36PM
1.11
12:57AM
1.44
1:31PM
1.20
1:47AM
1.49
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:49PM
0.32
2:42AM
0.43
2:31PM
0.39
3:37AM
0.48
3:20PM
0.45
4:40AM
0.51
4:18PM
0.49
5:45AM
0.50
5:22PM
0.49
6:44AM
0.46
6:25PM
0.47
7:33AM
0.40
7:22PM
0.42
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Sunrise6:35--6:33--6:33--6:33--6:33--6:33--6:31--
Sunset-6:10--6:10--6:10--6:12--6:12--6:12--6:13-
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C252625262726272726272826272726272726262726
Feels °C (?)262727272727262526282829282729282727272726
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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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