Rio Papagayo surf forecast from 9 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 13 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 9s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 14 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 12s period, SSE swell with 1,527 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 10 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 15s 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 Friday (Jul 10) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 11s. 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 2.4m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 8s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Fri 10th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Mon 13th Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Tue 14th Jul) | 8ft (2.4m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rio Papagayo over the next 16 days.
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