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Rio Papagayo surfForecast / Guerrero / Mexico

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Tuesday 13 Jan 2026 CST
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Rio Papagayo surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Rio Papagayo sea temperature is
28.9° C
 (Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Rio Papagayo this week:

The surf forecast for Rio Papagayo over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 15) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Rio Papagayo in the next 12 days are 0.6m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jan 21) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Jan 15) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Thu 15th Jan)1ft (0.3m) 16s
Best Surf 3AM (Wed 21st Jan)2ft (0.6m) 16s
Most Powerful 6AM (Wed 21st Jan)2ft (0.6m) 16s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 23°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tue
20
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
SE
0.3
W
0.2
SSW
0.2
SSW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.5
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.5
SSW
0.5
SSW
0.5
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.3
WNW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
Period(s) (?)6413151613141414131313121212151515111818
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)103162164441188112111611390838155515959349380
Wind
(km/h)
10
NNW
5
N
20
W
5
N
10
ENE
15
S
5
W
5
NNE
10
SSW
5
NE
5
NNE
10
SSW
5
N
5
NNW
15
SW
5
NNW
5
NNW
15
WSW
5
NNW
5
NE
10
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
on		glassglassoncross-
off		offonglassglassoncross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
on		glasscross-
off		cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:40PM
0.78
9:36AM
0.48
11:22PM
0.76
9:59AM
0.44
12:08AM
0.75
10:22AM
0.42
12:58AM
0.73
10:51AM
0.39
1:54AM
0.72
11:50AM
0.37
2:52AM
0.71
1:52PM
0.36
3:48AM
0.71
3:55PM
0.40
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:05AM
0.35
3:49PM
0.08
5:58AM
0.37
4:21PM
0.09
7:05AM
0.38
4:57PM
0.11
8:33AM
0.38
5:40PM
0.14
10:06AM
0.36
6:34PM
0.18
10:48AM
0.34
7:46PM
0.23
11:14AM
0.31
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tue
20
Sunrise-7:09--7:09--7:09--7:09--7:09--7:09--7:09-
Sunset--6:23--6:24--6:24--6:25--6:25--6:27--6:28
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
------8--6-----------
Temp. °C262827262928272828262828262828262828262828
Feels °C (?)283028283129313130303030293029283029283130
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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 12 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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