Papanoa surf break

Papanoa surfForecast / Guerrero / Mexico

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Monday 09 Feb 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
28.0° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Papanoa this week:

The surf forecast for Papanoa over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Feb 10) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Papanoa in the next 12 days are 1.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Feb 12) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 13s period and expected on Saturday (Feb 14) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Tue 10th Feb)2.5ft (0.7m) 14s
Best Surf 9PM (Tue 10th Feb)3ft (0.9m) 14s
Most Powerful 3PM (Thu 12th Feb)3.5ft (1.0m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Papanoa over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 23°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 22°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
2
2
1
2
3
0
2
3
0
3
2
0
2
2
0
1
1
0
2
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
WNW
0.8
WNW
0.7
SW
0.9
SW
0.8
SW
0.7
SW
0.8
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.9
SW
1
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.7
SW
0.7
SW
0.7
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.5
SW
0.6
SSW
0.4
SSW
Period(s) (?)151414141418181616161514141313131312141414
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)322236203305248319399232376525372367362222175175145969513379
Wind
(km/h)
15
SW
10
NNW
0
NNW
15
SW
10
NNW
5
NW
15
WSW
10
NNW
0
NE
15
SW
10
NW
5
WNW
15
WSW
10
NW
5
NW
20
WSW
5
NNW
0
ENE
15
SSW
5
NNE
5
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
off
glassoncross-
off
glasscross-
on
cross-
off
glasscross-
on
cross-
off
glasscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
glassonoffglass
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:01PM
0.77
8:17AM
0.52
9:31PM
0.77
8:33AM
0.50
10:00PM
0.75
8:43AM
0.49
10:29PM
0.73
8:48AM
0.49
10:58PM
0.70
8:53AM
0.50
11:28PM
0.67
8:59AM
0.50
12:01AM
0.62
9:06AM
0.50
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:14AM
0.29
2:22PM
0.06
3:41AM
0.31
2:44PM
0.04
4:04AM
0.34
3:06PM
0.03
4:26AM
0.37
3:28PM
0.04
4:49AM
0.40
3:51PM
0.06
5:13AM
0.44
4:14PM
0.11
5:42AM
0.46
Mon
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Sunrise--7:11--7:11--7:09--7:09--7:09--7:09--7:09
Sunset6:42--6:42--6:43--6:43--6:44--6:44--6:44--
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
---------------------
Temp. °C282528282428282429292529292428282427272428
Feels °C (?)292829282629282630292730302528272628272728
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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 12 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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