Rio Papagayo surf forecast from 12 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 17 Oct, 3AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 17 Oct, 9AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, SSE swell with 3,652 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 12 Oct, 3AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 18s period with SSW 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 (Oct 12) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 14s. 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 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 17) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Mon 12th Oct) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Sat 17th Oct) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Sat 17th Oct) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rio Papagayo over the next 16 days.
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