Papanoa surf break

Papanoa surfForecast / Guerrero / Mexico

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Friday 08 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
29.6° C
(Which is 1.4°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 Saturday (May 09) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 20s. 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.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Sat 9th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s
Best Surf 3AM (Sat 9th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 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

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 32°C on Sun afternoon, min 27°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 32°C on Tue morning, min 27°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Fri
15
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
1
4
4
2
4
2
0
3
2
0
3
3
0
2
3
1
3
3
0
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
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
1
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
559
885
751
1309
1094
1094
881
730
683
568
437
431
384
343
674
851
870
499
763
647
638
Wind (km/h)
5
NNW
5
W
15
WSW
0
N
5
SSW
15
SW
5
NNW
10
W
20
WSW
5
WNW
5
WNW
15
WSW
5
WSW
5
WSW
20
WSW
10
WNW
0
N
15
WSW
5
NW
5
SW
15
WSW
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
glassy
on
glassy
cross
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
High Tide
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
8:36PM0.50m
12:20PM0.71m
Low Tide
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
5:03PM0.45m
4:03AM0.11m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:13
6:13
6:11
6:11
6:11
6:11
6:11
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:05
7:05
7:06
7:06
7:06
7:07
7:07
1
2
Temp °C
28
31
31
28
31
32
28
32
31
28
32
32
29
31
31
28
29
31
28
31
31
32
32
32
32
32
34
32
34
33
31
34
33
33
33
32
31
33
33
32
33
32
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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
13
1.3
SSW
15
1.4
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
14
Energy kJ
559
885
751
1309
1094
1094
881
730
683
568
437
431
384
225
674
851
870
499
763
647
638
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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
0.6
S
12
0.6
S
12
0.7
S
11
0.7
S
11
0.6
S
10
0.6
S
10
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
S
10
0.7
S
10
0.7
S
10
0.9
SSW
13
0.7
S
10
0.6
SSE
10
0.6
S
10
Energy kJ
209
248
235
225
84
212
141
97
93
114
116
71
74
343
98
92
92
269
94
74
68
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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
0.2
SSW
10
0.1
W
11
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SSW
18
0.7
S
11
0.1
NW
13
0.1
SE
8
0.1
NW
12
0.7
S
10
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
10
Energy kJ
230
45
72
6
125
12
5
21
16
11
2
84
126
108
7
2
6
94
5
5
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WNW
7
0.3
WNW
7
0.2
WNW
7
0.2
WNW
7
0.2
WNW
11
0.6
W
4
0.3
WNW
5
0.3
WNW
2
0.2
WNW
10
Energy kJ
10
9
4
4
12
11
4
1
9
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
4
1
4
4
2
4
3
1
3
3
2
3
3
1
3
3
3
3
3
Distance (km)
641
0
144
634
0
24
611
0
100
638
41
100
556
0
0
638
21
0
586
41
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Guerrero
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Mexico
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
2
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
5
4
4
9
9
5
4
5
9
9
9
5
6
6
5
5
5
4
5
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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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