Rio Papagayo surfForecast / Guerrero / Mexico

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Monday 08 Dec 2025 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
29.5° 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 Monday (Dec 08) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 12s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Rio Papagayo in the next 12 days are 0.9m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Dec 09) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Dec 13) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Mon 8th Dec)1.5ft (0.5m) 16s
Best Surf 9AM (Mon 8th Dec)1.5ft (0.5m) 16s
Most Powerful 9AM (Tue 9th Dec)3ft (0.9m) 14s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
08
Tuesday
09
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
2
2
0
2
2
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.5
S
0.5
S
0.6
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.5
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.6
S
0.6
S
0.5
S
0.5
S
0.7
S
0.6
S
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
Period(s) (?)161615141313131212121313121211111212151515
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)13213116730120413917611781113129581061046362139103757575
Wind
(km/h)
5
ENE
15
SW
5
NNW
5
N
10
SW
5
NNW
5
NE
10
SW
5
N
5
NE
10
SSW
5
N
5
NW
15
WSW
10
NW
5
NE
15
SW
10
NW
5
ENE
10
SW
10
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glassoncross-
off
glasscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
glassonoffglasscross-
on
cross-
off
glasscross-
on
cross-
off
glassoncross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:07PM
0.55
5:47AM
0.89
6:09PM
0.61
6:31AM
0.85
7:07PM
0.66
7:12AM
0.79
8:01PM
0.70
7:51AM
0.73
8:52PM
0.73
8:26AM
0.65
9:40PM
0.74
9:00AM
0.58
10:27PM
0.74
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:41AM
0.16
10:58PM
0.06
12:23PM
0.12
11:57PM
0.11
1:02PM
0.10
12:54AM
0.17
1:40PM
0.09
1:48AM
0.23
2:15PM
0.09
2:43AM
0.28
2:47PM
0.10
3:40AM
0.33
3:17PM
0.12
Monday
08
Tuesday
09
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Sunrise6:54--6:54--6:56--6:56--6:56--6:58--6:58--
Sunset-6:05--6:05--6:05--6:06--6:06--6:06--6:07-
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
-----3---------------
Temp. °C282827282827282826282826282927282826282826
Feels °C (?)313030313031323130313030313130313029313129
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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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