Rio Papagayo Surf Break

Rio Papagayo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 16.69° N 99.61° W

Issued: 11 pm 12 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rio Papagayo sea temperature is
30.6° C

1.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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 13 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 13 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 16 Jun, 12PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 19s period, SW swell with 1,782 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 13 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 16s period with SSW 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 Saturday (Jun 13) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Rio Papagayo in the next 16 days are 1.6m 19s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 16) 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 0.2m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 18) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Sat 13th Jun)5ft (1.5m) 16s
Best Surf 9AM (Sat 13th Jun)5ft (1.5m) 16s
Most Powerful12PM (Tue 16th Jun)5ft (1.6m) 19s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sun afternoon, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 30°C on Tue morning, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Fri
19
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
4
1
3
3
1
4
3
2
4
4
2
4
4
2
4
4
2
4
3
1
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)
1.1
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
14
1.1
SW
21
0.9
SW
21
1.3
SW
19
1.6
SW
19
1.2
SW
19
1.3
SW
18
1.5
SW
18
1.2
SW
17
1.2
SW
16
1.3
SW
16
1.3
SW
16
1
SW
17
1.4
SW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
590
1121
856
706
508
602
679
602
1005
756
1322
1782
984
1099
1327
802
728
823
886
594
891
Wind (km/h)
0
N
0
S
10
SW
5
N
5
NNW
15
WSW
10
NW
5
NW
15
WSW
10
WNW
5
E
15
WSW
5
NNE
5
N
15
SW
5
NE
5
NE
10
S
10
ENE
20
E
30
ESE
Wind State
glassy
glassy
on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
High Tide
9:57PM0.47m
12:21PM0.87m
11:01PM0.45m
1:24PM0.90m
00:18AM0.43m
2:27PM0.91m
1:43AM0.45m
3:27PM0.91m
3:07AM0.49m
4:24PM0.90m
4:25AM0.54m
5:16PM0.88m
5:37AM0.61m
Low Tide
4:36AM0.02m
7:19PM0.36m
5:37AM-0.00m
8:29PM0.33m
6:46AM-0.00m
9:28PM0.29m
8:00AM0.01m
10:20PM0.25m
9:14AM0.03m
11:08PM0.20m
10:23AM0.07m
11:53PM0.15m
11:29AM0.11m
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:05
6:05
6:05
6:05
6:05
6:05
6:05
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:10
7:12
7:12
7:12
7:12
7:13
7:13
 mm
3
8
6
2
3
Temp °C
28
29
29
28
29
30
28
29
30
28
30
30
29
29
29
27
29
29
28
29
27
Feels °C
32
31
30
31
30
31
30
32
32
30
33
32
34
31
31
31
32
31
31
30
26
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
14
1.3
SW
19
1.6
SW
19
1.2
SW
19
1.3
SW
18
1.5
SW
18
1.2
SW
17
1.2
SW
16
1.3
SW
16
1.3
SW
16
1
SW
17
1.4
SW
15
Energy kJ
590
1121
856
706
508
602
679
602
557
415
1322
1782
984
1099
1327
802
728
823
886
594
891
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SSW
13
0.1
SW
24
0.6
S
8
0.7
S
8
0.6
S
7
0.6
SW
24
0.6
SW
20
1.1
SW
21
0.9
SW
21
1.1
SSW
13
1
SSW
13
1
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
12
0.7
SSW
12
0.7
SSW
11
0.7
S
16
0.8
S
15
1
SW
14
0.8
S
14
Energy kJ
396
22
45
57
39
444
306
1005
756
396
331
317
213
258
147
130
242
279
404
257
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
16
0.1
W
16
0.3
S
18
0.5
S
18
0.3
SW
21
0.6
S
7
0.6
S
7
0.5
S
8
0.6
S
8
0.5
S
7
0.5
S
7
0.4
S
7
0.3
S
7
0.2
S
19
0.4
S
18
0.6
S
16
0.6
SSW
11
0.5
S
11
0.8
S
14
0.3
SSW
10
Energy kJ
5
5
60
156
72
37
35
33
42
27
25
17
8
29
98
185
97
59
253
21
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SE
6
1.6
SE
6
Energy kJ
60
201
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
3
3
3
1
4
3
2
4
4
4
4
4
2
4
4
3
4
4
3
Distance (km)
0
0
424
0
0
764
0
0
768
0
0
756
0
0
768
0
0
1469
0
96
285
Best forecast wave conditions in Guerrero
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Mexico
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
2
4
4
2
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
5
4
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
5
7
5
9
5
5
5
5
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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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