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Zipolite surfForecast / Oaxaca / Mexico
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Saturday 02 May 2026 CSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Zipolite surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Zipolite sea temperature is
29.4° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Zipolite this week:
The surf forecast for Zipolite over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 03) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Zipolite in the next 16 days are 1.7m 18s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 10) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Monday (May 04) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Sun 3rd May) | 2ft (0.6m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Sat 9th May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 20s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Sun 10th May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Zipolite over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 32°C on Mon afternoon, min 27°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Tue afternoon, min 27°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sat 2 | Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | S 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 19 | |
125 | 109 | 217 | 138 | 147 | 183 | 206 | 496 | 314 | 305 | 424 | 471 | 344 | 288 | 293 | 293 | 264 | 214 | 229 | 696 | 1055 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | |
High Tide | 3:27PM1.01m | 3:54AM0.65m | 4:07PM1.02m | 4:34AM0.65m | 4:47PM1.01m | 5:12AM0.65m | 5:25PM0.98m | 5:50AM0.65m | 6:04PM0.95m | 6:28AM0.63m | 6:42PM0.91m | 7:08AM0.63m | 7:22PM0.86m | 7:51AM0.63m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:07PM0.00m | 9:35AM0.04m | 10:47PM-0.00m | 10:15AM0.04m | 11:24PM-0.00m | 10:54AM0.03m | 00:01AM-0.00m | 11:34AM0.03m | 00:38AM0.00m | 12:13PM0.03m | 1:15AM0.01m | 12:54PM0.04m | 1:53AM0.02m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 |
 | 6:44 | — | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | 6:45 |
— | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 6 | — | |
Temp °C | 30 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 32 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 29 |
31 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 33 | 34 | 32 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 31 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SW 15 | S 9 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | S 14 | S 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 19 |
 kJ | 72 | 74 | 217 | 87 | 147 | 183 | 140 | 496 | 314 | 305 | 424 | 471 | 344 | 288 | 293 | 293 | 264 | 179 | 229 | 696 | 1055 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SW 15 | SSE 9 | SSW 14 | S 11 | S 10 | SW 16 | SSE 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | SSE 9 | S 18 | S 17 | S 16 | S 15 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 18 | S 12 | S 12 |
| kJ | 48 | 109 | 68 | 138 | 84 | 54 | 206 | 56 | 48 | 46 | 43 | 27 | 99 | 197 | 248 | 221 | 180 | 134 | 216 | 153 | 146 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | ENE 7 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | S 16 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | S 13 | S 19 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SW 19 | SSW 18 | SW 13 | SSE 8 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 125 | 44 | 65 | 39 | 40 | 44 | 85 | 20 | 111 | 31 | 14 | 66 | 26 | 25 | 14 | 13 | 96 | 214 | 61 | 11 | 132 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 3 | W 4 | — | SW 3 | NW 3 | — | WSW 4 | W 4 | W 4 | W 4 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | W 4 | W 4 | W 4 | W 4 | — | SSE 6 | WNW 3 | — |
| kJ | 5 | 3 | — | 2 | 2 | — | 6 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 20 | 34 | 27 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 8 | — | 4 | 2 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1102 | 0 | 0 | 1165 | 0 | 0 | 151 | 0 | 25 | 1109 | 115 | 381 | 1109 | 115 | 271 | 1145 | 16 | 0 | 151 | 0 | 62 |
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Information about the Zipolite Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Zipolite provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Zipolite can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Zipolite 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 (Zipolite) 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 Zipolite 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 Zipolite, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Oaxaca, consider staying in Puerto Escondido which is 63 km (39 miles) away. Other places in and around Oaxaca where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Miahuatlan de Porfirio Diaz which is 77 km (48 miles) away and Nopala, 86 km (53 miles) away.
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