Papanoa Surf Break

Papanoa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 17.17° N 100.76° W

Issued: 5 pm 19 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Papanoa sea temperature is
30.9° C

1.7°C warmer than normal for this time of year

Papanoa surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Papanoa surf forecast from 20 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 20 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 24 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 17s period, SSW swell with 1,673 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 20 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period with SW swell.

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 Saturday (Jun 20) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Papanoa in the next 16 days are 1.7m 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 24) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Sat 20th Jun)5ft (1.6m) 16s
Best Surf12AM (Sat 20th Jun)5ft (1.6m) 16s
Most Powerful12AM (Wed 24th Jun)5.5ft (1.7m) 17s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 30°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Fri
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
3
4
4
2
3
4
2
4
4
2
4
4
2
4
4
2
4
4
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
SW
15
1.6
SW
16
1.6
SW
16
1.4
SW
15
1.4
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1
SW
18
1
SW
13
1.1
SW
16
1.4
SW
16
1.1
SSW
19
1
SSW
18
1.7
SSW
17
1.7
SSW
17
1.6
SSW
16
1.6
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
15
1.4
SSW
15
1.4
SSW
15
1.4
SSW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
903
1194
1164
868
763
676
614
352
595
1044
904
659
1644
1673
1273
1257
1112
1042
863
840
874
Wind (km/h)
10
S
5
NE
10
ENE
10
W
5
NNW
0
E
10
SW
5
NNE
5
ENE
10
SSW
5
NNW
0
NE
15
SW
5
NNE
5
W
15
WSW
10
NNE
0
N
10
SW
10
NNW
0
NNW
Wind State
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
glassy
on
glassy
glassy
on
glassy
glassy
on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
off
glassy
on
cross-off
glassy
High Tide
6:04PM0.76m
6:38AM0.58m
6:46PM0.72m
7:41AM0.64m
7:24PM0.67m
8:36AM0.69m
7:59PM0.62m
9:25AM0.71m
8:29PM0.56m
10:10AM0.72m
8:53PM0.51m
10:53AM0.72m
9:09PM0.46m
11:37AM0.71m
Low Tide
00:41AM0.19m
12:20PM0.22m
1:18AM0.14m
1:23PM0.27m
1:53AM0.12m
2:22PM0.31m
2:25AM0.10m
3:19PM0.35m
2:54AM0.10m
4:16PM0.38m
3:20AM0.10m
5:17PM0.40m
3:46AM0.10m
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
rain showers
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:09
6:09
6:09
6:09
6:09
6:11
6:11
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:19
7:19
7:19
7:19
7:19
7:20
7:20
7:20
 mm
5
16
3
1
1
2
2
Temp °C
28
27
26
27
26
30
30
28
30
30
28
30
30
27
30
31
28
31
31
28
31
Feels °C
31
32
31
31
30
33
33
33
33
33
33
33
33
32
34
34
32
33
34
32
34
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
SW
15
1.6
SW
16
1.6
SW
16
1.4
SW
15
1.4
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1
SW
13
1.1
SW
16
1.4
SW
16
1.1
SSW
19
1.1
SW
14
1.7
SSW
17
1.7
SSW
17
1.6
SSW
16
1.6
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
15
1.4
SSW
15
1.4
SSW
15
1.4
SSW
15
Energy kJ
903
1194
1164
868
763
676
514
352
595
1044
904
536
1644
1673
1273
1257
1112
1042
863
840
874
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
S
14
0.8
S
13
0.9
S
13
0.9
S
13
0.8
S
12
0.9
SSW
18
1
SW
18
0.7
SW
17
1
SW
13
0.6
S
11
0.9
SW
14
1
SSW
18
0.5
S
10
0.5
S
10
0.6
S
9
0.6
S
9
0.7
S
9
0.6
SSE
8
0.7
SSW
19
0.7
SSW
19
0.6
SW
18
Energy kJ
373
229
280
272
187
547
614
288
347
85
305
659
48
47
57
56
74
48
329
315
258
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSE
6
0.4
SSE
6
0.4
SSE
6
0.7
SW
19
0.5
SW
19
0.8
S
12
0.7
S
12
0.6
S
11
0.6
S
11
0.5
SSW
20
0.6
SW
12
0.5
S
10
0.1
S
20
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
17
0.6
SSE
8
0.5
SSE
8
0.5
SSE
8
Energy kJ
14
16
15
384
184
180
137
88
86
225
114
50
7
7
6
5
48
35
39
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
W
8
0.3
W
3
Energy kJ
5
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
4
4
4
4
4
2
3
4
2
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
Distance (km)
634
0
0
41
0
0
344
0
0
638
0
0
611
0
0
586
0
0
586
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Guerrero
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Mexico
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
2
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
8
9
6
8
8
6
6
5
5
7
9
7
8
5
4
9
9
9
9
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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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