Iztapa Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Guatemala – Pacific Coast)
Photo credit: Dennis Romero
Surf Break: Iztapa
| Name: | Iztapa |
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| Type: | river |
| Reliability: | consistent |
| Best Swell: SSW | Offshore Wind: N |
Iztapa in Pacific Coast is an exposed river break that has reliable surf Offshore winds blow from the north. Most of the surf here comes from groundswells and the ideal swell angle is from the south southwest. The river break offers both left and right hand waves. Rarely crowded here. Take care of the strong rips here.
Overall Iztapa Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
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Also see Iztapa surf quality by season and Iztapa surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Iztapa |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Iztapa:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | La Barra | 2 mi |
| Second closest break | Puerto San Jose | 7 mi |
| Third closest break | Monterrico | 11 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Chulamar | 11 mi |
| Fifth closest break | La Barrita | 14 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Iztapa: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Yucatan Basin Buoy | 554 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Bay of Campeche Buoy | 599 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Western Caribbean Buoy | 646 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | Mid Gulf Buoy | 827 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | West Gulf Buoy | 838 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Iztapa: |
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| Closest tide station | Rio Dulce entrance, Guatemala | 183 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Punta Gorda, Belize | 196 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Punta Gorda, Belize (2) | 196 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Puerto Cortes, Honduras | 226 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Belize City, Belize | 298 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Iztapa: |
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| Closest ski area | Sky Valley (United States) | 1526 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Scaly Mountain (United States) | 1531 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Cataloochee (United States) | 1567 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort (United States) | 1571 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Wolf Laurel (United States) | 1595 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Iztapa: |
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| Closest city location | Iztapa (Guatemala) | 1 mi |
| Second closest city location | San Jose (Guatemala) | 7 mi |
| Third closest city location | Taxisco (Guatemala) | 19 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Guanagazapa (Guatemala) | 21 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Masagua (Guatemala) | 21 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Iztapa is La Aurora (Guatemala City) Airport (GUA) in Guatemala, which is 76 km (47 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Iztapa is Coban Airport (CBV), also in Guatemala, 175 km (109 miles) away.
- The third closest airport is El Salvador International (San Salvador) Airport (SAL) in El Salvador, 186 km (116 miles) away.
