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Papanoa Surf Forecast / Guerrero / Mexico

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 (Jul 05) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 1.3m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Papanoa in the next 12 days are 1.1m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 07) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
Wave Type | Time (CDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
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Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Tue 5th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
Best Surf | 7AM (Thu 7th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 16s |
Most Powerful | 1PM (Thu 7th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Papanoa over the next 12 days.
Tuesday 05 | Wednesday 06 | Thursday 07 | Friday 08 | Saturday 09 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Sat 16 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Period(s) (?) | 10 | 8 | 8 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
Wave (?)Graph ![]() | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Energy (?) | 1477 | 392 | 78 | 184 | 443 | 230 | 463 | 632 | 413 | 605 | 459 | 429 | 331 | 184 | 492 | 488 | 389 | 281 | 278 | 407 | 407 | 268 | 552 | 384 | 460 | 711 | 594 | 508 | 1055 | 1162 | 1124 | 1221 | 1061 | 776 | 748 | 739 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross | cross- on | off | glass | on | glass | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | glass | on | off | glass | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross- off | glass | on | glass | cross | cross- on | cross- off | glass | on | cross | glass | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 8:38AM 0.48 | 8:04PM 0.62 | 9:10AM 0.53 | 8:19PM 0.58 | 9:39AM 0.60 | 8:30PM 0.54 | 10:13AM 0.66 | 8:44PM 0.52 | 10:52AM 0.72 | 9:04PM 0.51 | 11:37AM 0.77 | 9:32PM 0.50 | 12:29PM 0.80 | 10:07PM 0.50 | 1:27PM 0.81 | 10:54PM 0.48 | 2:30PM 0.81 | 12:01AM 0.46 | 3:36PM 0.79 | 1:48AM 0.44 | 4:40PM 0.77 | 3:57AM 0.44 | 5:39PM 0.75 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 2:44AM 0.24 | 1:45PM 0.33 | 2:50AM 0.22 | 2:34PM 0.34 | 2:56AM 0.19 | 3:22PM 0.36 | 3:07AM 0.15 | 4:10PM 0.38 | 3:27AM 0.09 | 5:00PM 0.41 | 3:58AM 0.03 | 5:54PM 0.43 | 4:38AM -0.01 | 6:56PM 0.45 | 5:27AM -0.03 | 8:08PM 0.45 | 6:23AM -0.02 | 9:28PM 0.44 | 7:29AM 0.02 | 10:43PM 0.40 | 8:46AM 0.08 | 11:40PM 0.34 | 10:12AM 0.14 | |||||||||||||
Note: the tide data above is for Costa Sol which is 10 km away. Surf properties and timing are calculated for Papanoa.New forecast is published every 6 hours at www.surf-forecast.com. See detailed tide info and graph | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 05 | Wednesday 06 | Thursday 07 | Friday 08 | Saturday 09 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Sat 16 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Summary | risk thund- der | risk thund- der | some clouds | risk thund- der | some clouds | risk thund- der | rain shwrs | risk thund- der | risk thund- der | risk thund- der | some clouds | some clouds | risk thund- der | some clouds | some clouds | risk thund- der | clear | some clouds | risk thund- der | risk thund- der | risk thund- der | risk thund- der | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | clear | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | risk thund- der | some clouds | clear | risk thund- der | risk thund- der | some clouds | risk thund- der |
Rain (mm) | 3 | 1 | - | 2 | - | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | - | - | 2 | - | - | 1 | - | - | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | - | - | 1 | 18 | - | 4 |
Temp. °C | 26 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 28 | 26 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 28 | 29 |
Low °C | 25 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 27 | 29 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 25 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 29 | 25 | 26 | 28 |
Chill °C (?) | 26 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 28 | 26 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 28 | 29 |
Sunrise | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:16 | - |
Sunset | - | - | 8:21 | - | - | 8:21 | - | - | 8:21 | - | - | 8:21 | - | - | 8:21 | - | - | 8:21 | - | - | 8:21 | - | - | 8:21 | - | - | 8:20 | - | - | 8:20 | - | - | 8:20 | - | - | 8:20 |
Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 30°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 31°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 30°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 30°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. |
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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.