Rio Papagayo surf forecast from 11 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 11 Oct, 9PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 15s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 12 Oct, 3PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 17s period, SSW swell with 2,089 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 11 Oct, 9PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 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 Sunday (Oct 11) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 11s. 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 1.9m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 12) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Oct 14) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Sun 11th Oct) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Sun 11th Oct) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Mon 12th Oct) | 6ft (1.9m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rio Papagayo over the next 16 days.
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