Zepotonengo surfForecast / Oaxaca / Mexico

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Wednesday 27 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
31.0° C
(Which is 1.8°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Zepotonengo surf forecast from 28 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 31 May, 12AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 21s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 1 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 18s period, SSW swell with 2,212 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 28 May, 12AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 14s period with SW swell.

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 Thursday (May 28) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. 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 0.8m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 02) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Thu 28th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 14s
Best Surf12AM (Sun 31st May)3ft (0.9m) 21s
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

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 31°C on Wed afternoon, min 27°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 31°C on Sat afternoon, min 27°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
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
2
2
0
2
3
1
2
2
1
4
4
2
4
3
1
4
3
2
4
3
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1
SSW
14
1
SSW
13
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.8
S
17
0.9
SSW
21
1.5
SSW
19
1.5
SSW
19
1.9
SSW
18
1.9
SSW
17
1.9
SSW
17
1.8
SW
16
1.6
SW
16
1.6
SW
16
1.5
SSW
16
1.6
SW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
424
424
431
390
373
450
469
413
304
372
770
1719
1684
2212
2113
2089
1693
1224
1208
1098
1103
Wind (km/h)
20
WSW
5
WNW
10
WNW
15
WSW
10
WNW
5
WSW
15
SW
10
WNW
5
WSW
15
SW
5
NW
5
W
15
SW
10
W
10
WSW
20
SW
10
WNW
10
W
15
WSW
15
WNW
5
W
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
High Tide
11:47PM0.75m
12:30PM1.05m
00:43AM0.72m
1:18PM1.06m
1:36AM0.71m
2:04PM1.07m
2:26AM0.71m
2:49PM1.09m
3:13AM0.72m
3:33PM1.09m
3:58AM0.74m
4:15PM1.09m
4:42AM0.76m
Low Tide
6:16PM0.30m
5:45AM0.22m
7:15PM0.28m
6:34AM0.23m
8:06PM0.25m
7:22AM0.22m
8:52PM0.22m
8:09AM0.20m
9:35PM0.19m
8:54AM0.19m
10:15PM0.17m
9:38AM0.18m
10:54PM0.16m
10:21AM0.19m
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clear
thunderstorm
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clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
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thunderstorm
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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
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6:52
6:52
6:52
6:53
6:53
6:53
6:54
6:54
3
2
2
7
1
2
1
3
Temp °C
31
29
30
30
28
31
31
29
31
31
28
30
30
29
31
31
29
30
30
28
30
32
32
33
32
32
32
33
33
33
33
32
32
32
33
33
32
32
32
32
31
32
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1
SSW
14
1
SSW
13
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
21
1.5
SSW
19
1.5
SSW
19
1.9
SSW
18
1.9
SSW
17
1.9
SSW
17
1.8
SW
16
1.6
SW
16
1.6
SW
16
1.5
SSW
16
1.6
SW
15
Energy kJ
424
424
431
390
373
450
469
413
304
295
770
1719
1684
2212
2113
2089
1693
1224
1208
1098
1103
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
8
0.5
S
8
0.6
S
8
0.5
S
8
0.5
S
7
0.5
S
8
0.5
S
8
0.5
S
7
0.5
SSW
18
0.8
S
17
0.9
SSW
13
1.2
S
16
1
S
16
1.2
S
14
1.2
S
14
1.1
S
14
1
S
13
0.9
S
13
0.8
S
12
0.6
S
12
0.6
S
10
Energy kJ
29
28
43
31
26
28
29
26
176
358
281
705
488
594
573
465
340
272
184
101
72
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
ESE
7
0.2
ESE
6
0.2
ESE
7
0.4
SW
16
0.2
ESE
6
0.2
SSW
20
0.3
SSW
20
0.3
S
16
0.5
S
18
0.6
SW
22
0.9
SSW
16
0.5
S
7
0.9
SSW
15
0.4
SSE
7
0.1
W
16
0.1
S
24
0.1
SW
22
0.3
SW
22
0.4
SW
21
0.5
SW
20
0.1
W
13
Energy kJ
9
4
5
91
4
38
75
48
152
372
402
25
377
17
5
11
19
73
108
188
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WNW
6
0.3
WNW
3
0.4
W
4
0.3
WNW
4
0.3
WNW
2
0.6
WNW
4
0.6
W
4
0.5
W
4
Energy kJ
3
2
4
3
1
13
9
7
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
3
1
4
4
2
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
Distance (km)
1054
0
0
974
0
0
818
0
13
1081
0
0
1078
0
58
969
0
24
1338
0
24
Best forecast wave conditions in Oaxaca
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Mexico
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
3
3
3
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
9
9
6
5
5
5
5
7
7
5
5
5
4
4
4
5
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.

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