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Rio Papagayo surfForecast / Guerrero / Mexico
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Friday 29 May 2026 CSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
31.1° C
(Which is 1.9°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Rio Papagayo surf forecast from 30 May 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 30 May, 9PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 21s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 4 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 18s period, SW swell with 2,264 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 30 May, 6AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 18s 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 (May 30) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 18s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 7s 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 16 days are 1.9m 18s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 04) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Sat 30th May) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Sat 30th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 21s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Thu 4th Jun) | 6ft (1.9m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rio Papagayo over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 31°C on Sat afternoon, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 31°C on Tue morning, min 27°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | Thursday 4 | Fri 5 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 22 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | |
407 | 299 | 471 | 733 | 1242 | 1667 | 2187 | 2089 | 2065 | 1536 | 1126 | 1126 | 1098 | 663 | 1320 | 1880 | 2042 | 2212 | 2212 | 2041 | 1994 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | glassy | on | cross | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | on | off | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | |
High Tide | 00:20AM0.38m | 2:09PM0.75m | 1:36AM0.36m | 3:03PM0.77m | 2:50AM0.36m | 3:53PM0.78m | 3:55AM0.38m | 4:38PM0.79m | 4:50AM0.40m | 5:20PM0.79m | 5:39AM0.43m | 5:57PM0.78m | 6:23AM0.46m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:12AM0.19m | 9:55PM0.30m | 7:12AM0.19m | 10:39PM0.27m | 8:14AM0.19m | 11:16PM0.24m | 9:12AM0.18m | 11:49PM0.22m | 10:04AM0.19m | 00:21AM0.21m | 10:51AM0.20m | 00:49AM0.20m | 11:34AM0.22m | ||||||||
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 | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — |
 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:08 |
— | — | — | 8 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 29 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 31 |
33 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 34 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 |
 kJ | 407 | 299 | 290 | 733 | 1242 | 1667 | 2187 | 2089 | 2065 | 1536 | 1126 | 1126 | 1098 | 545 | 1320 | 1880 | 2042 | 2212 | 2212 | 2041 | 1994 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 16 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 17 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 |
| kJ | 29 | 192 | 249 | 502 | 534 | 560 | 581 | 489 | 472 | 335 | 272 | 216 | 132 | 663 | 72 | 48 | 45 | 41 | 109 | 192 | 173 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | S 8 | SW 22 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | WNW 16 | S 6 | SSE 7 | SW 22 | SW 21 | SSW 20 | SSW 20 | S 10 | SW 22 | NW 12 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 124 | 28 | 471 | 330 | 382 | 275 | 25 | 7 | 5 | 18 | 116 | 158 | 151 | 106 | 118 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | — | — | — | — | SSE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 9 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | — | — | — | — | 27 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 42 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 14 | 0 | 770 | 29 | 0 | 768 | 0 | 0 | 768 | 0 | 0 | 768 | 0 | 0 | 768 | 0 | 0 | 768 | 14 | 14 | 1605 |
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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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