Papanoa surf break

Papanoa surfForecast / Guerrero / Mexico

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Thursday 07 May 2026 CST
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Papanoa surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Papanoa sea temperature is
29.4° C
(Which is 1.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 Thursday (May 07) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Papanoa in the next 16 days are 1.6m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) at 9PM. 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 Thursday (May 14) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Thu 7th May)2.5ft (0.8m) 14s
Best Surf12AM (Sat 9th May)3.5ft (1.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 9PM (Sat 9th May)5ft (1.6m) 18s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Sat morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Mon morning, min 27°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
3
2
1
4
3
1
4
3
2
4
2
0
3
3
1
2
2
0
2
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
S
15
0.8
S
14
0.6
SSW
18
0.9
S
13
1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
19
1.1
SSW
18
1.5
SSW
18
1.5
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
15
1
SSW
14
1
SSW
14
1
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
15
1.4
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
215
268
229
280
559
885
751
1309
1094
1094
881
730
683
568
437
431
384
347
683
851
870
Wind (km/h)
15
SW
5
NW
10
WSW
15
SW
5
NW
10
W
20
WSW
5
NNW
10
WSW
15
SW
10
WNW
10
W
15
WSW
5
NNW
5
WSW
15
WSW
10
WNW
5
WSW
15
WSW
10
WNW
5
W
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
High Tide
7:13PM0.76m
7:16AM0.43m
7:37PM0.74m
7:37AM0.46m
7:54PM0.71m
7:58AM0.49m
8:05PM0.67m
8:25AM0.54m
8:13PM0.63m
9:02AM0.58m
8:21PM0.58m
9:53AM0.63m
8:30PM0.54m
10:59AM0.67m
Low Tide
1:59AM0.23m
12:33PM0.18m
2:13AM0.24m
1:01PM0.21m
2:23AM0.25m
1:30PM0.24m
2:31AM0.25m
2:03PM0.28m
2:41AM0.23m
2:45PM0.33m
2:58AM0.19m
3:39PM0.39m
3:24AM0.14m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
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6:13
6:13
6:13
6:11
6:11
6:11
6:11
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7:04
7:05
7:05
7:05
7:06
7:06
7:06
7:07
Temp °C
31
27
31
31
27
32
31
27
31
31
28
32
31
28
32
32
28
32
32
28
32
32
31
32
32
30
32
31
30
32
32
31
32
31
31
33
32
30
32
32
30
31
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
14
0.8
S
14
0.8
S
13
0.9
S
13
1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
19
1.1
SSW
18
1.5
SSW
18
1.5
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
15
1
SSW
14
1
SSW
14
1
SSW
14
0.9
SW
13
1.3
SSW
15
1.4
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
16
Energy kJ
203
268
229
280
559
885
751
1309
1094
1094
881
730
683
568
437
431
384
257
683
851
870
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
S
15
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SSW
13
0.8
S
13
0.9
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
13
0.8
S
13
0.6
S
11
0.8
S
13
0.7
S
12
0.7
S
12
0.7
SSW
12
0.6
S
11
0.6
S
10
0.6
S
10
0.7
S
10
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
S
10
0.7
S
10
0.7
S
10
Energy kJ
215
144
136
118
209
248
235
229
84
215
141
132
142
81
71
69
90
347
94
94
90
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSE
8
0.4
SW
19
0.6
SSW
18
0.6
SSW
18
0.5
SSW
20
0.3
S
16
0.5
S
12
0.1
NW
12
0.6
S
13
0.2
WNW
11
0.1
NW
11
0.2
SSE
15
0.2
S
14
0.1
NW
12
0.2
S
13
0.3
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
18
0.7
S
10
0.1
NW
13
0.2
ESE
8
0.1
NW
12
Energy kJ
24
95
211
218
230
45
72
6
125
12
5
21
16
5
13
64
126
92
7
6
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
W
6
0.4
WNW
8
0.4
WNW
8
0.4
WNW
7
0.3
WNW
6
0.3
WNW
6
0.5
W
3
0.5
W
4
0.4
WNW
4
0.4
WSW
4
0.3
WNW
6
0.5
WNW
3
0.4
WNW
3
Energy kJ
7
22
21
16
8
8
5
6
5
6
6
5
3
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
2
2
4
4
3
4
4
2
4
3
2
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
Distance (km)
633
0
144
1131
0
112
320
0
60
633
0
120
603
0
0
613
6
60
586
6
105
Best forecast wave conditions in Guerrero
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Mexico
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
3
3
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
7
5
5
4
5
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
9
6
9
8
6
5
5
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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