Zepotonengo surfForecast / Oaxaca / Mexico

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Thursday 21 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
30.2° 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 Friday (May 22) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 11s. 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 1.4m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 25) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be 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 Friday (May 22) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Fri 22nd May)2ft (0.6m) 14s
Best Surf 6AM (Mon 25th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 17s
Most Powerful 6AM (Mon 25th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 17s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 32°C on Thu morning, min 28°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
1
0
2
2
1
2
3
0
3
4
0
3
2
0
3
1
0
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SW
15
0.6
SW
17
0.7
SW
14
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
16
1
SW
16
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SW
15
1.1
SW
15
1.3
SSW
16
1.1
SW
15
1.4
SW
15
1.3
SSW
15
1.4
SW
15
1.4
SW
15
1.2
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
314
318
243
208
309
305
358
496
421
368
581
832
543
905
720
795
773
606
437
424
424
Wind (km/h)
10
W
20
WSW
15
WNW
10
W
15
SW
10
WNW
5
SSE
15
SSW
5
WNW
5
SW
15
SW
10
NW
5
SE
15
SW
10
NW
5
WSW
15
SW
10
WNW
10
W
20
WSW
15
WNW
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
6:24PM1.23m
6:55AM1.00m
7:15PM1.15m
7:53AM1.01m
8:06PM1.06m
8:51AM1.02m
8:58PM0.96m
9:49AM1.02m
9:53PM0.87m
10:45AM1.03m
10:50PM0.80m
11:39AM1.04m
11:47PM0.75m
Low Tide
11:57AM0.01m
00:51AM0.01m
12:55PM0.07m
1:39AM0.04m
1:55PM0.15m
2:28AM0.08m
2:57PM0.22m
3:17AM0.12m
4:03PM0.28m
4:06AM0.16m
5:11PM0.30m
4:56AM0.20m
6:16PM0.30m
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
rain showers
part cloud
clear
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
clear
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
clear
thunderstorm
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:56
5:56
5:54
5:54
5:54
5:54
5:54
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:51
6:51
6:51
6:52
6:52
6:52
6:52
1
3
1
3
1
1
8
1
4
Temp °C
32
32
29
31
31
29
31
31
29
31
30
29
31
31
28
30
30
29
31
31
29
34
34
32
33
33
32
33
34
34
33
32
33
33
33
31
32
31
33
33
32
32
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SW
15
0.6
SW
17
0.7
SW
14
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
16
1
SW
16
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SW
15
1.1
SW
15
1.3
SSW
16
1.1
SW
15
1.4
SW
15
1.3
SSW
15
1.4
SW
15
1.4
SW
15
1.2
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
Energy kJ
314
318
243
208
309
305
358
496
421
309
581
832
543
905
720
795
773
606
437
424
424
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSW
12
0.7
SSW
11
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
SW
18
0.5
S
10
0.4
SSE
7
0.4
SSE
8
0.5
S
8
0.5
S
8
0.7
SW
19
0.6
S
10
0.7
S
9
0.9
SSW
18
0.6
S
8
0.6
S
8
0.5
S
8
0.6
S
8
0.6
S
8
0.5
S
8
0.6
SSW
8
0.4
SSE
7
Energy kJ
121
113
136
152
56
16
22
33
30
368
65
78
534
50
47
33
48
45
30
45
18
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ESE
7
0.4
SE
7
0.6
S
11
0.4
SSW
11
0.4
W
4
0.3
SSW
10
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SW
10
0.3
W
4
0.4
SSE
8
0.2
ESE
7
0.2
ESE
6
0.6
SSE
8
0.3
SW
10
0.2
WNW
7
0.1
SE
7
0.2
E
6
0.2
ESE
7
0.2
ESE
7
0.2
ESE
6
Energy kJ
20
12
85
44
5
19
14
24
3
19
5
4
55
15
4
2
3
5
5
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
W
3
0.6
W
4
0.7
W
4
0.6
W
4
0.4
WSW
4
0.4
W
4
0.3
W
4
0.3
WNW
4
0.2
WSW
9
0.3
WSW
9
0.5
W
4
0.3
WSW
10
0.3
WSW
10
0.5
W
4
0.3
WNW
6
0.4
W
4
Energy kJ
3
10
16
12
6
5
3
3
8
16
7
19
19
7
7
5
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
3
1
3
4
4
3
3
1
3
2
1
2
Distance (km)
86
1078
13
24
1074
0
0
1081
0
0
1081
0
0
818
0
24
1078
0
24
1078
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Oaxaca
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
4
3
3
3
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Mexico
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
1
3
4
3
3
3
1
3
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
7
6
5
6
8
5
5
6
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
9
8
9
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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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