Rio Papagayo Surf Break

Lat Long: 16.69° N 99.61° W

Rio Papagayo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 pm 29 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rio Papagayo sea temperature is
31.2°C
1.5° 

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 30 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 15s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 17s period, SW swell with 1,842 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 15s period with SW 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 Sunday (Aug 30) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. 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 1.8m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Sun 30th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 15s
Best Surf12AM (Sun 30th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 15s
Most Powerful 6AM (Fri 4th Sep)6ft (1.8m) 17s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 31°C on Sat afternoon, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 30°C on Tue afternoon, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sat
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
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Thursday
3
Friday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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SW
15
1.6
SW
15
1.4
SW
14
1.4
SW
14
1.2
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
1.1
SSW
13
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SW
18
1.7
SSW
17
1.5
SW
17
1.8
SW
17
1.8
SW
16
1.7
SSW
16
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1376
1045
846
742
548
406
406
394
346
290
378
386
376
362
486
1644
1275
1820
1631
1498
Wind (km/h)
10
WSW
5
NW
5
NNW
20
W
5
NW
5
NNW
20
WNW
5
NW
5
N
20
W
5
N
5
NW
15
WSW
10
WNW
5
NNW
15
WSW
5
NNW
5
NNE
10
SSW
5
NE
Wind State
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cross-off
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glassy
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High Tide
3:43PM0.56m
4:36AM0.58m
4:38PM0.55m
5:27AM0.67m
5:19PM0.54m
6:08AM0.76m
5:53PM0.54m
6:46AM0.83m
6:24PM0.54m
7:23AM0.88m
6:55PM0.55m
8:01AM0.90m
7:28PM0.57m
Low Tide
10:06PM0.31m
10:44AM0.32m
10:42PM0.26m
11:45AM0.29m
11:15PM0.19m
12:31PM0.26m
11:49PM0.12m
1:10PM0.24m
00:23AM0.05m
1:46PM0.23m
1:00AM-0.01m
2:21PM0.23m
1:38AM-0.04m
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Temp °C
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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.

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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