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Rio Papagayo surfForecast / Guerrero / Mexico
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Saturday 23 May 2026 CSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
30.8° C
(Which is 1.7°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 Sunday (May 24) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 19s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 3s 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 1.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 25) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 4s period and expected on Monday (May 25) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Sun 24th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Mon 25th May) | 4ft (1.2m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Mon 25th May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rio Papagayo over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Sat afternoon, min 27°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Tue morning, min 27°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | |
416 | 496 | 340 | 424 | 684 | 906 | 649 | 905 | 720 | 893 | 711 | 545 | 437 | 501 | 424 | 390 | 424 | 379 | 407 | 419 | 332 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | |
High Tide | 7:53PM0.80m | 8:35AM0.70m | 8:32PM0.72m | 9:30AM0.72m | 9:10PM0.64m | 10:24AM0.73m | 9:47PM0.56m | 11:19AM0.73m | 10:27PM0.49m | 12:15PM0.74m | 11:16PM0.43m | 1:12PM0.74m | 00:20AM0.38m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:32PM0.14m | 2:17AM0.10m | 2:27PM0.21m | 2:54AM0.11m | 3:25PM0.28m | 3:30AM0.13m | 4:32PM0.34m | 4:04AM0.15m | 5:53PM0.37m | 4:40AM0.17m | 7:28PM0.37m | 5:21AM0.18m | 8:55PM0.34m | ||||||||
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 | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — |
 | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:06 | — |
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Temp °C | 31 | 32 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 29 |
33 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
 kJ | 416 | 496 | 340 | 424 | 684 | 906 | 649 | 905 | 720 | 893 | 711 | 545 | 437 | 501 | 424 | 390 | 424 | 379 | 407 | 419 | 332 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | S 8 | SW 19 | SSW 19 | S 8 | S 9 | SW 18 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 |
| kJ | 19 | 31 | 181 | 248 | 41 | 58 | 449 | 51 | 51 | 34 | 46 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 35 | 39 | 33 | 31 | 29 | 30 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 10 | SW 10 | S 8 | S 8 | SE 6 | NW 12 | S 9 | — | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | S 9 | W 3 | W 5 | E 8 | W 6 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SE 7 | SSW 20 | SSW 20 | SW 18 |
| kJ | 19 | 24 | 33 | 29 | 2 | 6 | 56 | — | 18 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 66 | 66 | 2 | 37 | 75 | 81 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 8 | WNW 3 | — | — | WNW 4 | WSW 10 | SW 10 | — | — | WSW 9 | W 6 | — | W 6 | — | W 5 | WNW 6 | W 3 | WNW 8 | W 3 | W 4 |
| kJ | — | 29 | 4 | — | — | 7 | 19 | 15 | — | — | 8 | 16 | — | 5 | — | 2 | 10 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 18 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 764 | 0 | 0 | 770 | 0 | 0 | 770 | 0 | 0 | 768 | 14 | 0 | 768 | 14 | 14 | 768 | 14 | 14 | 770 | 14 |
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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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