Papagayo - Playa Blanca surf forecast from 5 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, N swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period, N swell with 341 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period with N swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Papagayo - Playa Blanca this week:
The surf forecast for Papagayo - Playa Blanca over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 1.3m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Papagayo - Playa Blanca in the next 16 days are 1.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Papagayo - Playa Blanca over the next 16 days.
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