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Lat Long: 16.69° N 99.61° W

Rio Papagayo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 27 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rio Papagayo sea temperature is
30.7°C
1.6° 

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 27 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 28 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 1 Oct, 3PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period, WSW swell with 3,485 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 28 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period with SE 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 Monday (Sep 28) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 15s is also forecast. 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 3.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 01) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 8s period and expected on Monday (Sep 28) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Mon 28th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 9s
Best Surf 6PM (Mon 28th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 9s
Most Powerful 3PM (Thu 1st Oct)11ft (3.5m) 12s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 55mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 30°C on Sun afternoon, min 25°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, fresh winds from the ESE by Mon afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 114mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Thu afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
27
Monday
28
Tuesday
29
Wednesday
30
Thursday
1
Friday
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Saturday
3
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
17
1.4
W
12
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SE
8
2.2
SE
8
3
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8
3.5
SE
10
3
SSE
10
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10
2.5
SSW
10
3
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10
3
SW
11
2.5
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11
3
WSW
11
3.5
WSW
12
2.5
SW
11
2.4
W
13
3
WSW
13
2.5
WSW
12
1.9
W
12
2.5
WSW
11
2.4
WSW
11
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
431
526
469
639
1197
2095
1635
1424
1293
1671
1830
1630
2041
3485
1595
1939
2907
2047
988
1575
1407
Wind (km/h)
5
N
10
SSW
20
E
25
E
35
ESE
25
E
20
E
20
ESE
15
E
5
SE
10
NW
10
WNW
5
W
5
W
10
N
5
NNW
10
WSW
5
WNW
5
WNW
10
SW
10
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Wind State
glassy
on
cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
cross-off
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High Tide
2:48PM0.45m
3:55AM0.70m
3:56PM0.45m
4:48AM0.78m
4:43PM0.47m
5:32AM0.86m
5:23PM0.50m
6:14AM0.91m
6:01PM0.53m
6:54AM0.93m
6:39PM0.57m
7:34AM0.93m
7:18PM0.61m
Low Tide
9:45AM0.35m
8:38PM0.28m
10:53AM0.30m
9:36PM0.21m
11:37AM0.25m
10:26PM0.14m
12:14PM0.21m
11:12PM0.07m
12:49PM0.19m
11:56PM0.01m
1:22PM0.17m
00:39AM-0.03m
1:56PM0.17m
1:22AM-0.03m
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Temp °C
29
30
26
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Feels °C
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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.

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