Zepotonengo surfForecast / Oaxaca / Mexico

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Friday 13 Mar 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
28.7° C
(Which is 1.0°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 Saturday (Mar 14) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 22s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s 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 2.1m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 15) 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 1.8m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Mar 18) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Sat 14th Mar)2.5ft (0.7m) 22s
Best Surf 6AM (Sat 14th Mar)2.5ft (0.8m) 21s
Most Powerful 9PM (Sun 15th Mar)7ft (2.1m) 17s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Fri
20
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
0
4
3
2
4
3
2
4
4
0
3
3
1
2
1
1
2
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.8
SSW
2
SSW
1.9
SSW
2
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.1
SSW
1
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.6
SW
0.9
SW
0.7
SW
Period(s) (?)132120191818171616161515141414141416161515
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)37865665917121814205323511896203314741010983742501407312321447206322217
Wind
(km/h)
10
NW
5
WSW
15
SW
15
WNW
15
W
20
WSW
15
WNW
20
WNW
20
WSW
5
N
5
SE
15
SSW
5
N
0
SE
15
SW
10
NW
10
ESE
15
SSW
10
NNW
10
SE
10
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
glasscross-
on
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
crossoffglasscross-
on
offglasscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
oncross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:03PM
0.95
10:10AM
0.69
10:54PM
0.93
11:09AM
0.71
11:49PM
0.91
12:12PM
0.75
12:45AM
0.90
1:14PM
0.83
1:40AM
0.90
2:10PM
0.93
2:32AM
0.90
3:02PM
1.04
3:21AM
0.91
3:51PM
1.14
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:31AM
0.33
3:59PM
0.26
5:24AM
0.35
5:01PM
0.29
6:17AM
0.34
6:11PM
0.30
7:07AM
0.31
7:22PM
0.28
7:54AM
0.26
8:27PM
0.24
8:39AM
0.20
9:24PM
0.19
9:23AM
0.13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Fri
20
Sunrise-6:35--6:35--6:33--6:33--6:31--6:31--6:31-
Sunset--6:37--6:37--6:37--6:37--6:37--6:37--6:37
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
------------------1-2
Temp. °C262929262929262828262828262828262828252727
Feels °C (?)293030282828272728292929282930282930272829
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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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