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Rio Papagayo surfForecast / Guerrero / Mexico
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Wednesday 02 Jul 2025 CST
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 Thursday (Jul 03) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Rio Papagayo in the next 12 days are 1.6m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 06) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 09) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Thu 3rd Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Thu 3rd Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Sun 6th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rio Papagayo over the next 12 days.
Thursday 03 | Friday 04 | Saturday 05 | Sunday 06 | Monday 07 | Tuesday 08 | Wednesday 09 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Mon 14 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 9 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
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| Energy (?) | 1127 | 976 | 1064 | 1066 | 879 | 752 | 1775 | 1211 | 1335 | 1037 | 1266 | 978 | 823 | 633 | 573 | 433 | 517 | 494 | 499 | 488 | 460 | 415 | 359 | 697 | 682 | 756 | 673 | 623 | 612 | 676 | 852 | 810 | 717 | 713 | 819 | 672 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | glass | glass | glass | glass | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | glass | on | cross- off | glass | on | cross- off | glass | on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | off | glass | on | glass | glass | cross- on | off | glass | cross- on | glass | cross- off | cross- on | glass | cross- off | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 8:57AM 0.73 | 8:23PM 0.59 | 9:39AM 0.75 | 8:55PM 0.54 | 10:20AM 0.76 | 9:24PM 0.49 | 11:02AM 0.76 | 9:51PM 0.45 | 11:46AM 0.76 | 10:18PM 0.41 | 12:34PM 0.75 | 10:48PM 0.39 | 1:25PM 0.75 | 11:32PM 0.37 | 2:18PM 0.75 | 12:47AM 0.36 | 3:10PM 0.75 | 2:24AM 0.37 | 3:59PM 0.75 | 3:57AM 0.41 | 4:43PM 0.74 | 5:10AM 0.48 | 5:23PM 0.72 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 2:08AM 0.11 | 2:55PM 0.31 | 2:37AM 0.11 | 3:48PM 0.33 | 3:05AM 0.11 | 4:41PM 0.35 | 3:33AM 0.11 | 5:38PM 0.36 | 4:04AM 0.11 | 6:43PM 0.36 | 4:39AM 0.11 | 7:58PM 0.37 | 5:19AM 0.12 | 9:15PM 0.36 | 6:07AM 0.14 | 10:11PM 0.34 | 7:04AM 0.17 | 10:47PM 0.32 | 8:12AM 0.20 | 11:13PM 0.30 | 9:26AM 0.23 | 11:38PM 0.27 | 10:37AM 0.26 | |||||||||||||
Thursday 03 | Friday 04 | Saturday 05 | Sunday 06 | Monday 07 | Tuesday 08 | Wednesday 09 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Mon 14 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:13 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:15 |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7 | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | - | 1 | 8 | - | 1 | 7 | - | 1 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | 9 | 1 | - |
| Temp. °C | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
| Feels °C (?) | 33 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 31 |
Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 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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