Rio Papagayo Surf Break
Lat Long: 16.69° N 99.61° W

Rio Papagayo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Weather Forecast for Rio Papagayo

Issued: 11 am 08 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rio Papagayo sea temperature is
31.0° C

1.8°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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


Rio Papagayo surf forecast from 9 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 8 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 18s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 8 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 18s period, SSW swell with 3,510 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 8 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 18s period with SSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Rio Papagayo this week:

The surf forecast for Rio Papagayo over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 08) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Rio Papagayo in the next 16 days are 2.4m 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 08) 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 0.4m 10s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 13) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Mon 8th Jun)8ft (2.4m) 18s
Best Surf 9PM (Mon 8th Jun)8ft (2.4m) 18s
Most Powerful 9PM (Mon 8th Jun)8ft (2.4m) 18s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 58mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 23°C on Tue afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
8
Tuesday
9
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
5
5
4
4
4
2
2
2
0
2
2
0
3
4
2
3
3
1
4
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
SSW
19
2.5
SSW
19
2.2
SSW
18
2.3
SSW
17
2.2
SSW
17
1.9
SSW
16
1.8
SSW
16
1.7
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
13
1.1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
1.6
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
3313
5186
3032
3179
2598
1803
1571
1376
800
687
687
497
482
619
590
1261
794
752
508
602
661
Wind (km/h)
15
NNW
15
N
10
NW
5
WNW
10
NNW
5
E
0
W
15
WSW
10
WNW
5
W
15
W
15
WNW
10
WNW
15
W
5
W
5
NE
10
WSW
5
NNE
10
N
15
W
10
NW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
7:43PM0.64m
8:52AM0.66m
8:05PM0.60m
9:35AM0.72m
8:33PM0.55m
10:25AM0.78m
9:09PM0.51m
11:21AM0.83m
9:57PM0.47m
12:21PM0.87m
11:01PM0.45m
1:24PM0.90m
00:18AM0.43m
Low Tide
1:46PM0.31m
2:11AM0.18m
2:37PM0.33m
2:34AM0.14m
3:36PM0.36m
3:04AM0.09m
4:44PM0.37m
3:45AM0.05m
6:01PM0.37m
4:36AM0.02m
7:19PM0.36m
5:37AM-0.00m
8:29PM0.33m
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mod rain
light rain
mod rain
heavy rain
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:03
6:03
6:03
6:03
6:03
6:05
6:05
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:09
7:09
7:09
7:10
7:10
7:10
7:12
 mm
10
8
5
9
17
2
4
3
2
3
5
3
Temp °C
24
24
25
26
24
26
28
28
27
29
29
27
28
28
28
28
29
27
28
29
27
Feels °C
26
26
28
30
27
30
31
30
30
32
31
28
31
30
31
32
32
31
29
30
29
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
SSW
19
2.5
SSW
19
2.2
SSW
18
2.3
SSW
17
2.2
SSW
17
1.9
SSW
16
1.8
SSW
16
1.7
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
13
1.1
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
13
1.6
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
15
Energy kJ
3313
5186
3032
3179
2598
1803
1571
1376
800
687
687
497
482
619
465
1261
794
752
508
602
661
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SE
7
1.3
SE
7
1.1
SE
7
0.7
SSW
8
0.8
SSW
8
0.7
W
6
0.5
SW
8
0.5
SW
7
0.6
S
7
0.7
SSW
7
0.6
S
6
0.8
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
18
1
SSW
13
1.1
SSW
16
0.2
ESE
9
0.7
S
8
0.8
S
8
0.7
S
7
0.7
S
7
0.7
S
7
Energy kJ
159
169
105
58
79
38
28
25
35
40
31
364
360
331
590
8
61
80
54
51
48
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
8
1.3
WSW
8
0.9
W
7
0.6
W
7
0.6
W
7
0.5
W
6
0.1
E
9
0.2
ESE
10
0.3
SSW
20
0.3
SSW
20
0.2
ESE
10
0.4
ESE
10
0.6
ESE
11
0.5
SE
10
0.1
SW
24
0.1
SW
24
0.5
S
18
0.3
SW
21
0.6
SW
24
Energy kJ
108
218
83
34
34
16
2
9
75
75
10
38
76
49
22
22
156
72
444
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
E
6
0.9
NNW
4
0.4
W
6
0.6
W
4
0.4
WNW
5
0.5
W
3
0.4
W
4
0.6
SW
6
0.6
W
4
Energy kJ
279
28
10
13
10
6
5
31
10
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
5
5
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
4
3
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
4
Distance (km)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
433
14
14
603
235
14
183
28
0
350
0
0
218
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Guerrero
Rating
(10 max)
5
7
5
5
4
4
4
3
3
3
4
4
3
3
3
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Mexico
Rating
(10 max)
5
7
5
5
5
4
4
4
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
9
6
5
5
9
9
6
6
5
5
7
8
6
5
4
9
5
4
4
4
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Information about the Rio Papagayo Surf forecast

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

Rio Papagayo is 36 km (22 miles) from the city of Acapulco. If you plan a holiday in Guerrero, look for hotels and other accommodation in Acapulco. Acapulco has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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