Zepotonengo surfForecast / Oaxaca / Mexico

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Wednesday 06 May 2026 CST
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Zepotonengo surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Zepotonengo sea temperature is
28.7° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Zepotonengo this week:

The surf forecast for Zepotonengo over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 07) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 16s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Zepotonengo in the next 16 days are 1.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Monday (May 11) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Thu 7th May)3ft (0.9m) 14s
Best Surf12AM (Sat 9th May)4ft (1.2m) 18s
Most Powerful 6PM (Sat 9th May)5ft (1.5m) 18s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wed
13
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
0
2
2
0
4
3
1
4
3
2
3
2
1
3
3
1
3
3
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.8
S
14
0.6
SSW
18
0.6
SSW
18
1.2
SSW
18
1.1
SSW
19
1.1
SSW
17
1.5
SSW
18
1.3
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
15
1
SSW
14
1.1
SW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.7
SW
17
1.2
SSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
288
336
288
264
229
232
883
904
742
1309
915
1094
778
649
608
568
437
476
332
281
674
Wind (km/h)
15
WNW
10
W
15
SW
10
WNW
10
W
15
WSW
15
WNW
10
W
20
SW
5
WNW
10
WSW
15
SW
15
W
5
SSE
15
SW
5
WNW
5
SSE
15
SW
15
WNW
5
WSW
15
SW
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
High Tide
6:29AM0.78m
6:41PM1.04m
7:09AM0.78m
7:18PM1.00m
7:49AM0.78m
7:55PM0.96m
8:32AM0.81m
8:35PM0.91m
9:19AM0.85m
9:21PM0.85m
10:11AM0.92m
10:13PM0.81m
11:06AM1.00m
Low Tide
00:35AM0.16m
12:09PM0.20m
1:11AM0.18m
12:47PM0.24m
1:46AM0.21m
1:29PM0.28m
2:21AM0.23m
2:17PM0.31m
2:57AM0.25m
3:14PM0.34m
3:36AM0.25m
4:21PM0.34m
4:21AM0.23m
5:32PM0.31m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
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6:00
6:00
5:58
5:58
5:58
5:58
5:58
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6:45
6:46
6:46
6:46
6:47
6:47
6:47
1
2
1
Temp °C
28
30
30
27
30
30
28
30
30
28
30
30
28
30
30
29
30
30
28
30
30
31
31
32
30
32
31
31
31
31
31
31
31
30
33
32
33
33
32
31
33
32
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.8
S
14
0.8
S
13
0.8
SSW
13
1.2
SSW
18
1.1
SSW
19
1.1
SSW
17
1.5
SSW
18
1.3
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
15
1
SSW
14
1.1
SW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SW
13
1.2
SSW
16
Energy kJ
288
336
288
264
229
232
883
904
742
1309
915
1094
778
649
608
568
437
476
332
261
674
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
17
0.7
S
16
0.7
S
15
0.8
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
13
0.9
S
13
0.9
S
13
0.8
S
12
0.7
S
12
0.8
S
12
0.7
S
12
0.7
S
10
0.7
S
10
0.7
S
10
0.6
S
10
0.7
SW
17
0.6
S
10
Energy kJ
195
248
218
212
134
216
162
195
215
289
276
180
137
171
134
102
102
96
67
281
70
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSE
9
0.1
SW
21
0.4
SW
20
0.4
SSW
8
0.6
SSW
18
0.5
SW
13
0.4
SSE
8
0.6
SW
13
0.5
S
12
0.4
SW
12
0.1
NW
12
0.4
SW
11
0.1
SE
6
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
12
0.3
E
7
0.4
E
7
0.4
SSW
18
0.6
S
10
0.4
SE
7
Energy kJ
25
18
97
21
214
83
22
132
75
51
6
31
1
5
6
8
15
127
70
11
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
W
3
0.5
SSW
8
0.5
S
8
0.5
S
8
0.4
W
3
0.4
W
3
0.6
W
7
0.5
SSW
9
0.5
W
4
0.4
WSW
4
0.4
WNW
3
0.3
WNW
3
Energy kJ
6
39
33
35
3
4
40
44
7
5
4
2
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
1
2
2
2
4
3
1
4
4
4
3
3
1
3
3
1
3
3
3
Distance (km)
0
214
1081
0
298
1172
0
298
1074
0
151
1001
0
86
1074
0
0
1078
0
0
151
Best forecast wave conditions in Oaxaca
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
2
4
3
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Mexico
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
1
3
3
3
4
4
2
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
7
5
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
8
5
5
9
9
7
5
5
6
8
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Information about the Zepotonengo Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Zepotonengo provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Zepotonengo can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Zepotonengo 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 (Zepotonengo) 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 Zepotonengo 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 Oaxaca? If you are looking for accommodation near Zepotonengo, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Oaxaca, consider staying in Puerto Escondido which is 34 km (21 miles) away. Other places in and around Oaxaca where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Nopala which is 60 km (37 miles) away and Miahuatlan de Porfirio Diaz, 71 km (44 miles) away.

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