Papagayo surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 14 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 12s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 16 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, NW swell with 2,927 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 14 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 12s period with WSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Papagayo this week:
The surf forecast for Papagayo over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Papagayo in the next 16 days are 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 16) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 7.5m 12s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Tue 14th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Tue 14th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Thu 16th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Papagayo over the next 16 days.
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