Surf Forecasts:
Ixtapa Island surf forecast from 6 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 6 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 18s period, SSW swell with 1,775 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 6 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ixtapa Island this week:
The surf forecast for Ixtapa Island over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 06) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ixtapa Island in the next 16 days are 1.7m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Friday (Jul 10) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Mon 6th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Mon 6th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Tue 7th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ixtapa Island over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s look at what’s shaping up for us.
We’ve got a solid run of surf coming, but it’s not for everyone. The first proper window is Monday morning, July 6th. The water is sitting at a very warm 88.5°F, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year – you’ll feel that tropical bath water.
The standout, and the one to really circle on the calendar, is Tuesday morning, July 7th at Ixtapa Island. We’re looking at a solid 5.6ft groundswell out of the SSW, with a very long period of 18 seconds. That’s serious energy (1822), and with the wind going glassy, it’s going to be absolutely clean. This is a reef break, and that long-period swell will wrap in beautifully, offering powerful, well-shaped lines. This one is for the experienced crew only – it’ll be too much for beginners.
Wednesday morning, July 8th is another cracker. Still 5.2ft of SSW swell, period dropping slightly to 16 seconds, but the energy is still pumping (1290). Again, glassy conditions. This is a strong, consistent option.
After that, the mornings continue to offer decent waves. Thursday, July 9th and Friday, July 10th mornings bring 4.3ft swell with 15-second periods and clean, cross-offshore winds. The energy is moderate (around 800-900), making for very good, user-friendly waves. The pattern holds through Saturday, July 11th and Sunday, July 12th mornings, with 3.9ft swell and glassy conditions – perfect for a long session.
You’ll notice the afternoons tend to get a bit messy with onshore breezes, so make your move early. The swell stays consistent through the second week, but with a slight drop in size. Monday morning, July 20th sees a 3.3ft, 16-second SW groundswell with clean winds, a nice way to finish the outlook.
Overall, there’s very little flat water here. The first week is the real deal, with Tuesday the 7th and Wednesday the 8th being the absolute best on offer. Get out there.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 31°C on Sun afternoon, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 31°C on Thu afternoon, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 969 | 904 | 790 | 790 | 1226 | 1775 | 1471 | 1657 | 1245 | 1230 | 1067 | 815 | 784 | 665 | 665 | 693 | 636 | 610 | 806 | 434 | 602 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | off | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross | glassy |
High Tide | 7:24PM0.56m | 9:14AM0.50m | 7:08PM0.52m | 9:15AM0.57m | 6:35PM0.50m | 9:23AM0.63m | 6:24PM0.50m | 9:42AM0.70m | 6:37PM0.52m | 10:09AM0.74m | 7:05PM0.55m | 10:44AM0.76m | 7:39PM0.58m | 11:25AM0.76m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:20AM0.31m | 1:33PM0.44m | 1:50AM0.28m | 2:22PM0.45m | 1:42AM0.22m | 2:58PM0.46m | 1:52AM0.13m | 3:26PM0.48m | 2:15AM0.04m | 3:51PM0.50m | 2:47AM-0.03m | 4:18PM0.52m | 3:25AM-0.08m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 |
 | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | 7:24 |
mm | — | — | — | 3 | 4 | — | 1 | 8 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 31 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 29 | 31 |
Feels °C | 34 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 36 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 969 | 904 | 740 | 674 | 1226 | 1775 | 1471 | 1657 | 1245 | 1230 | 1067 | 815 | 784 | 665 | 665 | 693 | 636 | 610 | 806 | 434 | 602 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSW 20 | SSW 20 | SSW 14 | SSE 8 | SSW 13 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | W 5 | W 5 |
| kJ | 66 | 64 | 790 | 790 | 431 | 41 | 156 | 43 | 41 | 42 | 49 | 41 | 55 | 73 | 80 | 64 | 72 | 69 | 68 | 34 | 28 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 22 | SSW 21 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | ESE 8 | SSE 9 | S 15 | S 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | W 13 | S 21 | SSW 20 | S 20 | S 18 | W 5 | SW 22 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 |
| kJ | 183 | 404 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 6 | 45 | 5 | 4 | 20 | 19 | 33 | 3 | 9 | 75 | 67 | 162 | 16 | 18 | 62 | 61 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 3 | W 3 | W 5 | WNW 5 | W 4 | WNW 5 | — |
| kJ | — | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 5 | 28 | 23 | 10 | 45 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 533 | 0 | 0 | 65 | 0 | 0 | 194 | 0 | 0 | 40 | 0 | 0 | 264 | 0 | 0 | 375 | 0 | 0 | 505 | 6 | 0 |
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The above surf forecast table for Ixtapa Island provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Ixtapa Island can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ixtapa Island surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Ixtapa Island) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
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