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Lat Long: 16.69° N 99.61° W

Rio Papagayo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 09 Nov 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rio Papagayo sea temperature is
29.7°C
0.2° 

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


Rio Papagayo surf forecast from 10 Nov 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 13 Nov, 12AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 22 Nov, 12PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s period, SSW swell with 969 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 10 Nov, 6AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 14s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Rio Papagayo this week:

The surf forecast for Rio Papagayo over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Nov 10) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Rio Papagayo in the next 16 days are 1.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Nov 22) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Nov 22) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Tue 10th Nov)2ft (0.6m) 14s
Best Surf12AM (Fri 13th Nov)4ft (1.2m) 16s
Most Powerful12PM (Sun 22nd Nov)4.5ft (1.4m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
14
Sunday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
15
0.6
SW
14
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SW
14
0.8
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
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0.6
SSW
18
0.7
SW
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0.8
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16
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SSW
16
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SSW
16
1.1
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
15
1.3
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15
1.3
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
14
1
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
272
167
200
245
211
206
204
309
330
674
499
530
683
683
683
602
494
494
352
Wind (km/h)
5
N
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N
10
WSW
10
NW
5
N
15
W
10
NW
5
N
15
W
10
NW
5
NNE
10
WSW
5
NNW
5
NNE
10
WSW
10
NW
5
NNW
10
WSW
5
N
Wind State
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glassy
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cross-off
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High Tide
3:20AM0.78m
3:26PM0.39m
4:10AM0.80m
4:23PM0.41m
4:54AM0.82m
5:09PM0.44m
5:33AM0.82m
5:49PM0.47m
6:10AM0.82m
6:28PM0.50m
6:44AM0.80m
7:04PM0.52m
Low Tide
10:46AM0.25m
8:49PM0.20m
11:22AM0.21m
9:44PM0.17m
11:54AM0.19m
10:32PM0.16m
12:25PM0.17m
11:14PM0.15m
12:54PM0.17m
11:53PM0.16m
1:21PM0.17m
00:29AM0.18m
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Temp °C
27
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26
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Feels °C
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29
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Information about the Rio Papagayo Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Rio Papagayo provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Rio Papagayo can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Rio Papagayo 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 (Rio Papagayo) 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 Rio Papagayo 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.

Rio Papagayo is 36 km (22 miles) from the city of Acapulco. If you plan a holiday in Guerrero, look for hotels and other accommodation in Acapulco. Acapulco has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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