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
29.2° 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 Sunday (May 03) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Zepotonengo in the next 16 days are 1.7m 18s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 10) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (May 05) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Sun 3rd May)2.5ft (0.7m) 15s
Best Surf12AM (Sat 9th May)4ft (1.2m) 18s
Most Powerful12AM (Sun 10th May)5.5ft (1.7m) 18s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 31°C on Tue afternoon, min 27°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Sat
9
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
0
2
2
0
3
2
0
1
1
0
2
1
1
2
2
0
4
4
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
15
0.7
SW
15
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
SW
18
0.7
SW
13
0.6
SW
16
1
SW
16
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SW
14
1
SW
15
1
SW
16
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.8
S
14
0.8
S
14
0.6
SSW
18
1.2
SSW
18
1.1
SSW
19
1.2
SSW
18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
109
217
138
152
183
206
496
309
305
424
471
280
288
293
293
264
232
229
903
904
877
Wind (km/h)
10
NW
5
SSW
15
SW
10
NW
5
S
15
WSW
15
WNW
5
WSW
20
WSW
20
W
15
W
25
WSW
20
WNW
20
W
20
WSW
15
W
5
WSW
10
SW
10
WNW
5
SSW
15
SSW
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
on
High Tide
3:46AM0.78m
4:03PM1.12m
4:28AM0.79m
4:45PM1.12m
5:09AM0.79m
5:25PM1.10m
5:49AM0.79m
6:03PM1.08m
6:29AM0.78m
6:41PM1.04m
7:09AM0.78m
7:18PM1.00m
7:49AM0.78m
Low Tide
10:01PM0.16m
9:31AM0.17m
10:41PM0.14m
10:12AM0.16m
11:20PM0.13m
10:52AM0.16m
11:58PM0.14m
11:31AM0.17m
00:35AM0.16m
12:09PM0.20m
1:11AM0.18m
12:47PM0.24m
1:46AM0.21m
1:29PM0.28m
clear
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
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6:01
6:01
6:01
6:01
6:00
6:00
5:58
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6:45
6:45
6:45
6:45
6:45
6:46
6:46
1
Temp °C
28
30
29
28
30
30
28
30
31
28
31
31
28
30
30
28
29
29
27
30
30
31
31
30
31
32
32
31
32
32
31
32
32
31
30
31
31
30
30
30
31
31
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSE
10
0.7
SSE
9
0.7
SSE
11
0.8
S
11
0.7
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
1
SW
16
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SW
14
1
SW
15
1
SW
16
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.8
S
14
0.8
S
14
0.8
SSW
13
1.2
SSW
18
1.1
SSW
19
1.2
SSW
18
Energy kJ
96
90
117
146
183
140
496
309
305
424
471
280
288
293
293
264
232
229
903
904
877
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
15
0.7
SW
15
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SSE
10
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SSE
10
0.5
S
10
0.5
S
10
0.5
S
9
0.4
SSE
9
0.4
S
18
0.6
S
17
0.7
S
16
0.7
S
15
0.7
SW
13
0.6
SSW
18
0.6
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
12
0.7
SW
13
Energy kJ
109
217
138
147
78
206
77
48
46
43
27
99
195
248
221
180
214
216
162
210
172
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
S
12
0.4
S
12
0.4
SW
18
0.5
SW
18
0.4
SW
19
0.6
SSE
10
0.2
S
16
0.5
SW
18
0.2
SSW
18
0.2
S
14
0.3
S
19
0.4
SSE
9
0.4
SSE
9
0.3
SSE
8
0.3
SSE
8
0.4
SW
19
0.6
SW
13
0.5
S
8
0.5
S
8
0.7
SW
13
0.5
S
9
Energy kJ
42
43
109
152
91
77
20
152
31
14
66
26
25
14
13
96
134
36
34
161
38
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
W
4
0.3
WNW
9
0.4
WNW
4
0.3
W
4
0.4
W
4
0.6
W
4
0.5
W
4
0.7
W
4
0.9
W
4
0.8
W
4
0.7
W
4
0.7
W
4
0.7
W
4
0.5
W
4
0.3
WNW
6
0.4
SSW
8
0.5
W
4
0.6
SSW
9
Energy kJ
1
15
4
2
5
13
9
19
32
22
17
17
15
8
7
26
7
61
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
1
3
3
1
3
2
1
2
3
1
4
4
1
Distance (km)
0
0
151
0
0
184
0
53
1081
86
417
1081
86
298
1081
86
53
1081
0
0
1074
Best forecast wave conditions in Oaxaca
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
3
3
2
2
3
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Mexico
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
3
3
1
3
3
1
2
3
1
4
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
5
4
5
5
5
8
7
8
5
4
4
6
5
5
5
6
5
5
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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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