Rio Papagayo Surf Break
Lat Long: 16.69° N 99.61° W

Rio Papagayo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Weather Forecast for Rio Papagayo

Issued: 5 am 06 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rio Papagayo sea temperature is
31.0° C

1.8°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 6 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 9 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 18s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 9 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 17s period, SSW swell with 4,043 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 6 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 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 06) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 12s. 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 2.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 09) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 6s period and expected on Monday (Jun 08) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Sat 6th Jun)5.5ft (1.7m) 16s
Best Surf12AM (Tue 9th Jun)7ft (2.2m) 18s
Most Powerful 6AM (Tue 9th Jun)8ft (2.5m) 17s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 151mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, near gales from the SW by Mon morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 36mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
6
Sunday
7
Monday
8
Tuesday
9
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
3
2
2
0
5
5
5
2
3
3
0
2
3
1
1
3
2
3
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
SSW
16
1.6
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
15
1.2
SW
14
1
SW
14
1.7
SSW
21
2.2
SSW
19
2.4
SSW
19
2.2
SSW
18
2.2
SSW
17
2.2
SSW
17
1.8
SSW
16
1.7
SSW
16
1.7
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
14
1.5
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
13
1.1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1517
1257
851
606
395
2598
3424
4042
3032
2929
2598
1654
1411
1376
800
687
886
421
482
612
590
Wind (km/h)
10
E
5
N
10
ENE
15
E
20
E
35
E
45
ESE
10
SW
15
E
5
ENE
15
WSW
10
WNW
15
WNW
25
W
10
W
5
WSW
15
WSW
10
WNW
5
W
20
W
10
S
Wind State
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross
on
High Tide
6:58PM0.73m
7:39AM0.54m
7:22PM0.69m
8:14AM0.60m
7:43PM0.64m
8:52AM0.66m
8:05PM0.60m
9:35AM0.72m
8:33PM0.55m
10:25AM0.78m
9:09PM0.51m
11:21AM0.83m
9:57PM0.47m
Low Tide
12:17PM0.25m
1:35AM0.20m
12:59PM0.28m
1:53AM0.20m
1:46PM0.31m
2:11AM0.18m
2:37PM0.33m
2:34AM0.14m
3:36PM0.36m
3:04AM0.09m
4:44PM0.37m
3:45AM0.05m
6:01PM0.37m
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thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
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thunderstorm
thunderstorm
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:03
6:03
6:03
6:03
6:03
6:03
6:03
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:08
7:09
7:09
7:09
7:09
7:10
7:10
 mm
3
2
1
3
10
21
82
22
7
2
1
2
1
11
5
9
5
8
4
79
Temp °C
26
27
27
27
27
27
26
26
26
28
29
28
29
29
28
29
28
28
28
29
27
Feels °C
29
32
31
30
29
28
23
30
28
32
32
31
31
30
30
32
31
30
31
30
28
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
SSW
16
1.6
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
15
1.2
SW
14
1.2
SSE
8
1.7
SSW
21
2.2
SSW
19
2.4
SSW
19
3
SW
9
2.2
SSW
17
2.2
SSW
17
1.8
SSW
16
1.7
SSW
16
1.7
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
14
1.5
SSW
14
1.4
ESE
12
1.3
ESE
11
1.3
ESE
12
1.2
ESE
11
Energy kJ
1517
1257
851
606
176
2598
3424
4042
1435
2929
2598
1654
1411
1376
800
687
886
527
366
429
372
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
12
0.5
S
11
0.6
S
11
0.8
SSW
7
1
SW
14
0.6
SW
15
1.1
SSW
9
2.2
SSW
18
1.3
W
8
1.1
SSW
8
0.9
SSW
8
0.8
SSW
8
0.5
ESE
11
0.7
ESE
11
0.8
SW
7
0.6
ESE
13
1.1
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
13
1.1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
Energy kJ
103
63
84
73
395
171
202
3032
235
155
110
66
68
107
55
120
421
482
612
590
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
6
0.4
SW
6
0.5
S
16
0.7
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
14
1.3
S
8
1
W
8
0.2
ESE
13
0.4
ESE
10
0.1
S
22
0.6
S
7
0.7
SE
11
0.6
ESE
10
0.8
WSW
5
0.8
SSW
18
1
SSW
13
1
SSW
13
Energy kJ
14
11
132
243
381
269
230
127
16
42
9
36
115
64
39
360
331
372
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ESE
7
0.3
E
6
0.9
ESE
4
1
ESE
5
1.7
SE
6
1.7
ESE
6
3
SE
8
0.9
W
7
1
W
6
1.1
W
5
0.8
W
5
1
SSW
6
1.7
SW
6
1.3
W
6
Energy kJ
15
7
26
56
189
216
1025
69
73
70
34
75
197
103
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
3
4
5
5
6
5
5
4
4
4
4
3
3
5
4
3
5
3
Distance (km)
0
0
0
0
29
96
194
96
0
0
254
14
34
1061
34
0
335
14
0
212
28
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Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
3
4
5
5
6
6
5
4
4
4
3
3
4
4
4
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Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
6
6
5
4
4
4
3
4
5
8
5
4
5
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
8
6
8
8
6
5
9
9
6
5
5
5
9
7
5
8
6
6
5
4
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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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