Zepotonengo surfForecast / Oaxaca / Mexico

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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
29.6° C
(Which is 1.1°C warmer than 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 Monday (Apr 27) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 5s 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 0.9m 15s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 27) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 25) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Mon 27th Apr)2.5ft (0.8m) 16s
Best Surf 6AM (Mon 27th Apr)2.5ft (0.8m) 16s
Most Powerful 9PM (Mon 27th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
2
2
0
2
1
0
1
0
0
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
S
13
0.8
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
12
0.7
S
12
0.7
SSW
18
0.6
S
17
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
S
16
0.8
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
13
0.5
SSW
13
0.8
S
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
324
192
248
195
192
137
322
220
341
316
284
371
161
206
181
239
163
213
135
98
187
Wind (km/h)
15
W
25
WSW
20
W
20
W
25
WSW
15
W
20
W
20
WSW
20
WNW
10
W
15
SW
10
WNW
5
SW
15
SW
10
WNW
10
WSW
15
SW
15
WNW
15
W
20
WSW
15
WNW
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
8:26PM1.10m
8:58AM0.94m
9:20PM1.02m
10:00AM0.95m
10:18PM0.93m
11:03AM0.96m
11:18PM0.86m
12:04PM0.99m
00:19AM0.81m
1:00PM1.02m
1:18AM0.79m
1:51PM1.06m
2:12AM0.78m
Low Tide
2:01PM0.09m
2:50AM0.12m
3:02PM0.17m
3:43AM0.16m
4:09PM0.24m
4:38AM0.19m
5:21PM0.28m
5:32AM0.22m
6:33PM0.29m
6:26AM0.23m
7:37PM0.26m
7:17AM0.23m
8:31PM0.23m
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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6:07
6:05
6:05
6:05
6:03
6:03
6:03
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6:43
6:43
6:44
6:44
6:44
6:44
6:45
1
Temp °C
30
30
28
30
30
28
30
29
28
29
29
27
29
29
27
30
30
27
30
30
28
31
30
30
29
29
29
30
29
29
30
30
29
31
31
29
31
31
28
31
31
30
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
S
13
0.8
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
12
0.7
S
12
0.8
SSW
11
0.7
S
11
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
13
0.7
S
9
0.8
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
13
0.6
S
10
0.8
S
12
Energy kJ
324
192
248
195
192
137
167
121
341
316
284
371
161
141
83
239
163
213
135
70
187
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
15
0.4
S
14
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
S
19
0.3
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
18
0.6
S
17
0.6
S
11
0.6
S
11
0.6
S
11
0.6
S
10
0.6
S
10
0.6
S
9
0.6
SSW
13
0.7
S
9
0.6
S
9
0.6
S
9
0.5
S
8
0.5
SSW
13
0.1
W
13
Energy kJ
8
64
25
26
29
43
322
220
89
88
85
80
66
61
137
87
59
60
34
98
3
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
6
0.1
SE
7
0.2
ESE
6
0.1
W
13
0.1
W
13
0.3
SSW
19
0.1
W
12
0.3
SW
16
0.2
W
13
0.1
W
13
0.2
W
16
0.2
W
16
0.5
S
17
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
S
16
0.4
SSW
12
0.4
SSW
12
0.2
W
13
0.3
S
10
0.2
WNW
14
0.1
SW
19
Energy kJ
1
2
4
3
3
73
3
39
13
3
20
20
151
206
181
47
47
14
18
20
15
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
W
4
0.6
W
4
0.8
W
4
0.9
W
5
0.9
W
5
0.8
W
5
0.7
W
4
0.7
W
4
0.9
W
5
0.6
W
5
0.5
W
5
0.4
W
5
0.3
W
5
0.3
WNW
5
0.3
W
3
0.3
W
3
0.5
W
3
0.5
W
4
0.5
W
4
0.6
W
4
Energy kJ
8
9
23
36
34
27
19
15
34
15
10
7
4
5
2
1
5
7
6
10
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
Distance (km)
261
1074
86
86
1332
86
86
1074
86
58
1073
0
0
1074
0
58
1201
59
115
1201
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Oaxaca
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Mexico
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
4
5
5
8
6
6
5
6
7
9
5
6
5
5
9
7
7
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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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