Surf Forecasts:
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 Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Sat 6th Jun) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (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 ForecastHeavy 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 SummaryHeavy 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 | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 21 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1517 | 1257 | 851 | 606 | 395 | 2598 | 3424 | 4042 | 3032 | 2929 | 2598 | 1654 | 1411 | 1376 | 800 | 687 | 886 | 421 | 482 | 612 | 590 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | 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 | ||||||||
6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | |
— | 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) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SSE 8 | SSW 21 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SW 9 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 |
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) | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 7 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SSW 9 | — | SSW 18 | W 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | SW 7 | ESE 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
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) | SSW 6 | SW 6 | S 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | — | — | — | S 8 | W 8 | ESE 13 | ESE 10 | S 22 | S 7 | SE 11 | ESE 10 | WSW 5 | SSW 18 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
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) | ESE 7 | E 6 | — | ESE 4 | ESE 5 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | SE 8 | — | — | — | W 7 | W 6 | W 5 | W 5 | — | — | — | SSW 6 | SW 6 | W 6 |
15 | 7 | — | 26 | 56 | 189 | 216 | 1025 | — | — | — | 69 | 73 | 70 | 34 | — | — | — | 75 | 197 | 103 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
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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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.










