Papanoa Surf Break
Lat Long: 17.17° N 100.76° W

Papanoa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Weather Forecast for Papanoa

Issued: 11 pm 08 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Papanoa sea temperature is
31.2° C

2.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year

Papanoa surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Papanoa surf forecast from 9 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 9 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 17s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 9 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 17s period, SSW swell with 3,480 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 9 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 17s period with SSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Papanoa this week:

The surf forecast for Papanoa over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 09) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Papanoa in the next 16 days are 2.4m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 09) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 4s period and expected on Monday (Jun 15) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Tue 9th Jun)8ft (2.4m) 17s
Best Surf 6AM (Tue 9th Jun)8ft (2.4m) 17s
Most Powerful 6AM (Tue 9th Jun)8ft (2.4m) 17s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 48mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sat morning, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
9
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Mon
15
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
3
4
4
2
2
2
0
2
2
1
3
4
1
3
3
1
4
3
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
SSW
18
2.4
SSW
17
2.2
SSW
17
1.9
SSW
16
1.8
SSW
16
1.7
SSW
15
1.4
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
13
1.2
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
14
1.1
SW
21
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
3328
3440
2629
1740
1591
1358
800
687
687
497
482
722
590
1107
784
706
594
594
653
508
1005
Wind (km/h)
0
E
10
ESE
10
ESE
5
NW
5
WNW
15
WSW
5
WNW
5
WNW
15
WSW
10
WNW
10
WNW
15
WSW
5
NW
5
NW
15
WSW
5
NW
5
WNW
10
WSW
10
NW
5
NW
20
WSW
Wind State
glassy
cross
cross
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
High Tide
8:47AM0.59m
7:36PM0.57m
9:26AM0.66m
7:48PM0.54m
10:14AM0.72m
8:07PM0.51m
11:08AM0.76m
8:32PM0.49m
12:10PM0.79m
9:03PM0.46m
1:16PM0.81m
9:52PM0.44m
2:23PM0.82m
Low Tide
2:04AM0.21m
2:17PM0.37m
2:19AM0.16m
3:11PM0.40m
2:43AM0.10m
4:14PM0.43m
3:17AM0.04m
5:33PM0.45m
4:02AM0.00m
7:16PM0.46m
4:56AM-0.01m
9:17PM0.44m
6:02AM-0.00m
thunderstorm
heavy rain
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:07
6:07
6:07
6:07
6:07
6:07
6:09
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:15
7:15
7:15
7:16
7:16
7:16
7:17
 mm
13
24
11
Temp °C
27
25
27
26
29
29
27
29
29
27
29
29
27
30
30
28
30
29
27
28
30
Feels °C
32
28
32
30
32
31
30
31
30
30
31
30
30
32
32
31
31
31
30
32
31
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
SSW
18
2.4
SSW
17
2.2
SSW
17
1.9
SSW
16
1.8
SSW
16
1.7
SSW
15
1.4
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
13
1.2
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
14
Energy kJ
3328
3440
2629
1740
1591
1358
800
687
687
497
482
722
590
1107
784
706
594
594
653
508
465
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
W
7
0.9
W
7
0.9
S
8
0.7
W
6
0.5
W
6
0.5
SW
7
0.6
S
7
0.6
SSW
7
0.5
S
7
0.8
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
18
1
SSW
13
1
SSW
13
0.1
W
16
0.6
S
8
0.7
S
8
0.7
S
8
0.7
S
8
0.7
S
7
0.7
SW
20
1.1
SW
21
Energy kJ
77
73
93
36
15
23
38
36
23
364
360
331
331
5
49
63
58
55
51
392
1005
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SE
7
0.4
ESE
6
0.8
W
6
0.7
SW
7
0.5
SW
7
0.1
S
22
0.1
E
8
0.3
SSW
20
0.3
SSW
20
0.2
ESE
10
0.4
SSW
6
0.4
SSW
6
0.4
SE
10
0.1
S
24
0.1
SW
24
0.1
SW
24
0.4
SSW
18
0.3
SW
21
0.6
SW
24
0.6
S
7
0.6
S
7
Energy kJ
24
16
52
50
26
9
1
75
75
10
12
12
24
11
22
22
104
72
444
37
36
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
W
5
0.4
W
5
0.3
WSW
6
0.3
W
6
0.2
E
9
Energy kJ
14
8
7
6
6
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
3
3
3
1
4
3
4
Distance (km)
0
103
12
0
0
506
6
38
419
60
60
556
0
0
484
0
0
638
0
0
144
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Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
4
4
3
3
4
4
4
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Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
3
3
4
4
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
6
5
5
7
9
6
6
5
7
5
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
5
4
4
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Information about the Papanoa Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Papanoa provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Papanoa can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Papanoa 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 (Papanoa) 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 Papanoa 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.

Papanoa is 35 km (22 miles) from Atoyac de Alvarez. If you plan a holiday in Guerrero, look for hotels and other accommodation in Atoyac de Alvarez. Atoyac de Alvarez has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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