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 Sunday (Apr 26) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 18s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m 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 0.9m 15s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 27) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 26) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Sun 26th Apr)2.5ft (0.8m) 12s
Best Surf 6AM (Sun 26th Apr)2.5ft (0.8m) 12s
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

Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
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
1
1
0
1
1
0
2
1
0
2
1
0
2
1
0
2
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
12
0.7
S
12
0.7
SSW
18
0.6
S
17
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
S
16
0.7
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
13
0.5
SSW
13
0.8
S
12
0.6
S
10
0.5
SSW
13
0.6
S
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
195
192
137
322
220
341
246
284
371
161
206
181
218
163
213
135
98
190
86
90
71
Wind (km/h)
20
W
25
WSW
15
WNW
15
W
25
WSW
20
WNW
15
W
15
WSW
10
W
5
SW
15
WSW
10
W
10
WSW
15
WSW
15
W
10
WSW
20
WSW
15
WNW
15
W
20
WSW
20
WNW
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
High Tide
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
2:37PM1.09m
Low Tide
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
8:04AM0.21m
9:19PM0.19m
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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6:05
6:05
6:05
6:03
6:03
6:03
6:03
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6:43
6:44
6:44
6:44
6:44
6:45
6:45
Temp °C
30
30
27
29
29
27
29
29
27
29
29
27
29
29
27
29
29
27
30
30
27
30
30
28
30
29
28
30
30
29
30
30
29
32
30
29
30
29
29
31
30
29
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
12
0.7
S
12
0.8
SSW
11
0.7
S
11
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
13
0.6
S
9
0.7
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
13
0.5
SSW
13
0.8
S
12
0.6
S
10
0.6
S
10
0.6
S
10
Energy kJ
195
192
137
167
121
341
246
284
371
161
141
58
218
163
213
135
98
190
71
70
71
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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
0.6
S
9
0.6
S
9
0.6
S
9
0.6
S
8
0.5
S
8
0.1
W
13
0.5
SSW
12
0.5
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
12
Energy kJ
26
29
43
322
220
89
88
85
80
66
62
135
59
57
57
52
33
3
86
90
27
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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
SW
18
0.2
W
16
0.2
WNW
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
SW
15
0.3
S
10
0.1
SW
20
0.2
S
15
0.3
SW
18
0.3
S
13
Energy kJ
3
3
73
3
39
13
12
20
25
151
206
181
46
47
14
33
18
15
17
49
31
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
W
4
0.8
W
4
0.7
W
4
0.7
W
4
0.7
W
4
0.8
W
4
0.6
W
4
0.5
W
4
0.5
W
4
0.3
W
4
0.4
WNW
3
0.3
W
3
0.4
W
3
0.5
W
4
0.5
W
4
0.5
W
4
0.4
W
4
0.6
W
4
0.7
W
4
0.7
W
4
Energy kJ
18
23
19
17
15
23
13
9
8
4
2
2
3
6
7
6
4
11
15
15
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
Distance (km)
86
1084
86
86
1074
86
298
1246
0
13
1081
0
67
1191
0
115
1290
0
352
1074
86
Best forecast wave conditions in Oaxaca
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
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
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
7
8
5
6
5
5
5
9
6
9
7
5
5
6
6
5
5
4
4
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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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