Zepotonengo surfForecast / Oaxaca / Mexico

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Monday 20 Apr 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
28.9° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Monday (Apr 20) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 7s 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 1.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 21) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Friday (Apr 24) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Mon 20th Apr)2.5ft (0.8m) 18s
Best Surf 9PM (Tue 21st Apr)4.5ft (1.4m) 16s
Most Powerful 3PM (Tue 21st Apr)4.5ft (1.4m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 30°C on Mon morning, min 27°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 30°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
3
3
2
3
3
0
2
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
SSW
1
S
1
S
1
S
1.4
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.1
SSW
1
SSW
1
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.7
S
0.7
SSW
0.6
S
0.8
SSW
Period(s) (?)141418171616151414131313131212121212181716
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)5143836325821029871784763605458367367265192248195192137322220341
Wind
(km/h)
5
W
15
SSW
15
WNW
5
ESE
10
SSW
10
NW
5
SSE
20
WSW
15
WNW
15
W
25
WSW
20
WNW
20
W
25
WSW
20
W
20
W
20
WSW
15
WNW
15
W
20
WSW
20
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscross-
on
cross-
off
glassoncross-
off
glasscross-
on
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:02PM
1.32
5:20AM
0.92
5:53PM
1.31
6:11AM
0.94
6:43PM
1.26
7:04AM
0.94
7:34PM
1.19
8:00AM
0.94
8:26PM
1.10
8:58AM
0.94
9:20PM
1.02
10:00AM
0.95
10:18PM
0.93
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:26AM
-0.03
11:33PM
0.03
11:18AM
-0.05
12:21AM
0.03
12:10PM
-0.03
1:10AM
0.05
1:04PM
0.02
1:59AM
0.08
2:01PM
0.09
2:50AM
0.12
3:02PM
0.17
3:43AM
0.16
4:09PM
0.24
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Sunrise6:09--6:07--6:07--6:07--6:07--6:05--6:05--
Sunset-6:42--6:43--6:43--6:43--6:43--6:43--6:44-
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
--1--3-12-12---------
Temp. °C303028303028303028303028303027292927292927
Feels °C (?)313231323231313031303030292927292929292928
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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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