Zepotonengo surfForecast / Oaxaca / Mexico

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Sunday 24 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
30.3° 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 (May 25) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s 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 1.9m 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 01) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Saturday (May 30) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Mon 25th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 16s
Best Surf 3AM (Mon 25th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 16s
Most Powerful12AM (Mon 1st Jun)6ft (1.9m) 18s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 32°C on Mon afternoon, min 27°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 31°C on Sat morning, min 27°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
3
3
0
3
2
1
3
2
2
2
2
0
2
2
0
3
3
1
4
3
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
15
1.3
SSW
16
1.1
SW
15
1.4
SW
15
1.3
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
15
1.4
SW
15
1.2
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
0.9
SSW
14
1
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
14
1
SSW
14
1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.8
S
17
0.9
SSW
21
1.5
SSW
19
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
581
832
543
905
720
730
773
606
437
424
424
431
328
373
347
425
413
304
372
770
1719
Wind (km/h)
15
SW
10
WNW
5
W
20
WSW
10
WNW
10
SE
15
SSW
5
WNW
5
ESE
10
WNW
5
N
5
WSW
15
SSW
10
WNW
0
NW
20
WSW
15
WNW
15
W
20
WSW
10
W
10
WSW
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
glassy
glassy
on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
High Tide
8:58PM0.96m
9:49AM1.02m
9:53PM0.87m
10:45AM1.03m
10:50PM0.80m
11:39AM1.04m
11:47PM0.75m
12:30PM1.05m
00:43AM0.72m
1:18PM1.06m
1:36AM0.71m
2:04PM1.07m
2:26AM0.71m
Low Tide
3:17AM0.12m
4:03PM0.28m
4:06AM0.16m
5:11PM0.30m
4:56AM0.20m
6:16PM0.30m
5:45AM0.22m
7:15PM0.28m
6:34AM0.23m
8:06PM0.25m
7:22AM0.22m
8:52PM0.22m
8:09AM0.20m
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:54
5:54
5:54
5:54
5:54
5:54
5:54
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:52
6:52
6:52
6:52
6:52
6:52
6:53
6:53
1
1
3
9
1
4
Temp °C
31
29
31
32
29
31
31
29
30
30
29
30
30
29
30
30
29
31
31
29
30
33
33
33
34
32
34
34
33
33
32
32
32
32
33
33
31
32
33
32
32
33
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
15
1.3
SSW
16
1.1
SW
15
1.4
SW
15
1.3
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
15
1.4
SW
15
1.2
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
0.9
SSW
14
1
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
14
1
SSW
14
1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
21
1.5
SSW
19
Energy kJ
581
832
543
905
720
730
773
606
437
424
424
431
328
373
347
425
413
304
295
770
1719
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSE
7
0.6
S
9
0.9
SSW
18
0.6
S
8
0.5
SSE
8
0.5
S
8
0.6
S
8
0.5
S
8
0.5
S
8
0.5
S
8
0.5
S
8
0.5
S
9
0.5
S
8
0.6
S
7
0.7
S
7
0.6
S
7
0.5
S
8
0.6
S
18
0.8
S
17
0.9
SSW
13
1.1
S
16
Energy kJ
18
59
534
50
37
35
48
33
30
29
28
37
32
39
45
33
33
216
371
253
570
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSE
10
0.3
SW
9
0.6
S
8
0.3
SW
10
0.2
SSW
10
0.5
W
4
0.2
ESE
7
0.4
SE
8
0.4
ESE
7
0.4
SE
7
0.2
ESE
6
0.4
SE
7
0.4
SW
16
0.2
ESE
6
0.2
SSW
20
0.3
SSW
20
0.4
S
16
0.6
S
8
0.6
SW
22
0.9
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
7
Energy kJ
31
13
52
15
9
8
5
17
21
12
4
18
91
4
38
75
85
42
372
402
43
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WSW
9
0.6
W
4
0.2
WNW
6
0.2
W
6
0.2
W
5
0.3
WNW
3
0.5
W
4
0.4
WNW
4
0.6
W
4
0.5
W
4
0.5
WSW
7
Energy kJ
8
9
3
2
2
1
6
5
9
8
25
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
4
1
3
3
1
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
1
4
4
Distance (km)
1081
0
24
1081
0
33
1074
0
0
0
0
0
1585
0
0
972
0
0
1081
0
32
Best forecast wave conditions in Oaxaca
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Mexico
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
9
9
7
6
7
7
7
9
9
6
5
5
5
7
7
5
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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