Playa Papagayo
Acapulco · Mexico
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An open sand beach facing SW-facing near Acapulco, Playa Papagayo works on S–W groundswell with N–E winds offshore; conditions are most reliable year-round.
Today's surf at Playa Papagayo
Updated 04:28 spot time
Playa Papagayo surf report for Sunday 27 Sept: waves 1.5 m overhead, 1.0 m W swell at 8.65 s. Wind up to 13 km/h N. Water 31°C. Best surf window around 13:00 — good (3.5/5) with 12 km/h SSW wind.
Snapshot from the Sunday 27 Sept build — the live hourly forecast below updates every hour.
10-day forecast
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Wave height & period
Wind
| Time | Rating | Waves | Swell | Wind | Air |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Best swell
S–W
Best wind
N–E
Break type
Beach break
Best season
Year-round
Safety: Friendly by surf standards, but rip currents and drop-in etiquette still apply. Shifting sandbars create moving rip currents — learn to spot them and use them to get out back.
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