Rio Papagayo Surf Forecast

/ Guerrero (35 surf breaks) /

Mexico (244 surf breaks) / Lat Long: (16.69° N 99.61° W)

Surf Forecasts:

Rio Papagayo surfForecast / Guerrero / Mexico

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Thursday 18 Sep 2025 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 30.2° C
(Which is 1.0°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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 18) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Rio Papagayo in the next 12 days are 2.4m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 24) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 23) at 1AM.

Wave Type	Time (CST) & Date	Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)	7PM (Thu 18th Sep)	4.5ft (1.4m) 14s
Best Surf	7PM (Thu 18th Sep)	4.5ft (1.4m) 14s
Most Powerful	1AM (Wed 24th Sep)	8ft (2.4m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rio Papagayo over the next 12 days.

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	Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 36mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.									Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 36mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, strong winds from the ESE by Tue afternoon).
	Thursday 18			Friday 19			Saturday 20			Sunday 21			Monday 22			Tuesday 23			Wednesday 24
	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night
Rating (10 max)	3	2	3	3	1	2	2	0	2	1	1	2	2	0	2	2	0	2	3	1	3
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	SSW	SSW	SSW	S	SSW	SW	S	SW	SW	SSW	SW	SE	SE	SE	SW	SW	S	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW
Period(s) (?)	14	14	13	13	13	13	12	15	15	11	13	7	7	7	16	16	9	10	10	9	8
Wave Graph (?)
kJ (?)	649	704	461	222	378	167	108	220	171	100	142	176	106	287	366	502	660	980	838	612	290
Wind (km/h)	E	SW	NE	NNE	SSE	ENE	ENE	SW	N	NW	SW	ENE	E	ESE	E	E	ESE	E	E	SSE	NE
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	glass	on	off	glass	cross- on	glass	glass	on	glass	glass	cross- on	cross- off	cross- off	cross	cross- off	cross- off	cross	cross- off	cross- off	cross- on	glass
High Tide / height (m)	10:37AM 0.75		10:21PM 0.57	11:22AM 0.67		11:22PM 0.55		12:16PM 0.60	12:46AM 0.55		1:28PM 0.54	2:29AM 0.58		2:56PM 0.51		3:53AM 0.64	4:11PM 0.50		4:50AM 0.71	5:05PM 0.51
Low Tide / height (m)		4:48PM 0.28		4:30AM 0.17	5:37PM 0.31		5:31AM 0.26		6:39PM 0.33	7:12AM 0.33		7:55PM 0.33	9:17AM 0.34		9:06PM 0.30	10:41AM 0.30		10:01PM 0.26	11:35AM 0.26		10:45PM 0.22

	Thursday 18			Friday 19			Saturday 20			Sunday 21			Monday 22			Tuesday 23			Wednesday 24
Sunrise	6:26	-	-	6:26	-	-	6:26	-	-	6:26	-	-	6:26	-	-	6:26	-	-	6:26	-	-
Sunset	-	6:37	-	-	6:37	-	-	6:36	-	-	6:35	-	-	6:34	-	-	6:34	-	-	6:32	-

Rain (mm)	2	4	4	-	4	8	1	-	13	2	9	8	-	2	3	1	4	7	3	7	-
Temp. °C	29	29	27	28	28	26	27	28	26	28	28	26	29	28	26	28	27	25	26	26	25
Feels °C (?)	33	33	32	32	31	31	31	30	30	32	32	30	29	27	26	25	24	24	28	28	28

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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Guerrero

Wind Update Light wind has turned cross-on at Rio Papagayo (light winds from the SW at Acapulco-Gro. 17 km from Rio Papagayo). 1.1m 14s groundswell from the SSW with a 0.9m 8s swell from the SW. 2 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
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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.