Rio Papagayo Surf Break

Lat Long: 16.69° N 99.61° W

Rio Papagayo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 am 01 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rio Papagayo sea temperature is
31.4° C
1.7° 

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 1 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 7 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 18s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, SSW swell with 627 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 14s 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 02) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Rio Papagayo in the next 16 days are 1.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be 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 Thursday (Aug 06) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Sun 2nd Aug)2ft (0.6m) 14s
Best Surf 3AM (Fri 7th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 18s
Most Powerful12AM (Sat 8th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 37mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 31°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 31°C on Tue morning, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
12
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
16
0.7
SW
12
0.7
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
12
0.6
SSW
12
0.5
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.5
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.7
SW
13
0.6
SSW
18
0.6
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
18
1
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16
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16
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
257
249
161
123
145
180
357
159
154
103
98
104
134
102
162
173
214
214
480
559
627
Wind (km/h)
5
NW
20
WSW
10
W
15
NW
10
W
5
N
5
NE
10
SW
5
N
5
NE
15
SW
5
NW
10
ENE
15
SW
10
N
5
N
15
WSW
5
NNE
5
N
15
WSW
20
NE
Wind State
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cross-on
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cross-off
cross-on
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cross-on
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High Tide
5:04PM0.65m
5:58AM0.56m
5:43PM0.62m
6:39AM0.64m
6:15PM0.60m
7:15AM0.72m
6:43PM0.57m
7:50AM0.79m
7:10PM0.56m
8:26AM0.84m
7:39PM0.55m
9:05AM0.88m
8:11PM0.55m
Low Tide
10:23AM0.31m
11:40PM0.26m
11:33AM0.31m
00:03AM0.22m
12:30PM0.30m
00:27AM0.17m
1:18PM0.29m
00:52AM0.11m
2:01PM0.29m
1:22AM0.05m
2:41PM0.29m
1:55AM-0.01m
3:21PM0.29m
2:33AM-0.05m
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6:18
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7:09
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 mm
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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30
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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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