Rio Papagayo surfForecast / Guerrero / Mexico

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Friday 01 May 2026 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
30.0° C
(Which is 1.5°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 02) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 3s. 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 1.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 04) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Sat 2nd May)2ft (0.6m) 10s
Best Surf12AM (Sat 9th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 21s
Most Powerful 9PM (Mon 4th May)3.5ft (1.0m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Fri
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
2
0
2
2
0
1
1
0
2
1
0
2
3
0
2
3
0
3
3
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
10
0.6
S
10
0.5
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.6
SSW
15
0.7
SW
15
0.6
SSW
14
0.7
SW
13
0.6
SSW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SSW
14
1
SW
15
1
SW
16
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.8
S
16
0.8
S
15
0.9
S
14
0.6
SSW
18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
71
70
127
68
146
217
136
183
171
261
441
309
367
429
471
280
293
326
283
338
229
Wind (km/h)
20
WSW
10
WNW
0
WNW
15
SW
5
NNW
5
WNW
20
WSW
10
WNW
10
W
20
WSW
10
WNW
10
WNW
20
WSW
10
WNW
5
W
20
WSW
10
NW
5
W
20
WSW
5
NW
5
W
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
High Tide
2:49AM0.39m
3:45PM0.76m
3:58AM0.40m
4:33PM0.79m
4:49AM0.42m
5:16PM0.81m
5:31AM0.44m
5:54PM0.82m
6:08AM0.46m
6:30PM0.82m
6:43AM0.48m
7:02PM0.81m
7:15AM0.49m
Low Tide
10:24PM0.29m
8:15AM0.23m
11:08PM0.25m
9:16AM0.21m
11:43PM0.21m
10:07AM0.18m
00:14AM0.19m
10:52AM0.16m
00:45AM0.18m
11:31AM0.15m
1:14AM0.18m
12:06PM0.15m
1:40AM0.19m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
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6:11
6:11
6:11
6:11
6:11
6:09
6:09
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6:57
6:58
6:58
6:58
6:58
6:59
6:59
6:59
Temp °C
29
27
29
30
27
30
30
28
30
29
27
30
30
27
30
30
27
30
30
27
29
29
29
31
30
30
30
29
30
30
28
29
31
30
29
31
30
30
31
30
30
30
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
10
0.6
S
10
0.6
S
10
0.6
S
10
0.6
SSE
9
0.7
SSE
11
0.7
S
10
0.7
SSE
10
0.7
SSE
10
0.7
SW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SSW
14
1
SW
15
1
SW
16
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
0.9
S
14
0.8
S
13
Energy kJ
71
70
70
68
69
117
98
106
106
261
441
309
367
429
471
280
293
293
238
338
229
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
12
0.4
SSW
13
0.5
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.6
SSW
15
0.7
SW
15
0.6
SSW
14
0.7
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.7
SSE
10
0.6
SSE
10
0.5
S
10
0.5
S
10
0.4
SSE
9
0.5
W
5
0.4
SSE
9
0.5
S
16
0.8
S
16
0.8
S
15
0.7
SW
14
0.6
SW
13
Energy kJ
48
55
127
65
146
217
136
183
140
108
77
48
47
28
11
26
133
326
283
179
138
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
18
0.2
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
12
0.4
S
12
0.2
SSW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.5
SW
18
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SW
13
0.1
S
16
0.5
W
4
0.1
S
15
0.2
S
16
0.4
SSE
9
0.3
S
18
0.4
SSE
9
0.4
W
6
0.3
SSE
8
0.4
SSW
8
0.6
SSW
18
Energy kJ
49
30
55
28
44
31
111
150
171
138
5
9
4
19
27
56
25
10
14
25
211
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WSW
3
0.4
W
4
0.2
W
3
0.2
WNW
8
0.5
W
3
0.4
W
4
0.6
W
4
0.7
W
4
0.6
W
4
0.8
W
4
0.5
W
5
0.5
W
5
0.4
W
6
0.5
W
6
Energy kJ
3
4
1
6
6
4
9
18
12
25
12
14
12
22
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
3
2
1
2
3
1
2
3
1
3
3
Distance (km)
1273
14
0
764
0
0
455
14
212
467
14
14
763
14
0
770
0
0
1267
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Guerrero
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Mexico
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
3
3
1
3
3
1
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
4
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
4
6
5
5
4
9
8
6
6
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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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