Surf Forecasts:
Ixtapa Island surf forecast from 10 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 14 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 18s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 14 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 18s period, SW swell with 1,351 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 11 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 13s 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 Tuesday (Aug 11) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 19s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 4s is also forecast. 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 1.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 14) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Tue 11th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Fri 14th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Fri 14th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ixtapa Island over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty. Let’s talk south-of-the-border style.
We’re looking at Ixtapa Island (Mexico) – that’s the only break on the table. It’s a reef setup, exposed to south swell. The water’s pushing 89°, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year – so yeah, trunks only.
Monday, August 10th kicks things off. Get out early: 1ft SSW groundswell at 13 seconds, light cross-offshore breeze, and moderate energy (648). It’s clean and fun. By the afternoon the wind swings cross-on and it gets choppy, so don’t wait.
Tuesday the 11th is sketchy. Morning is onshore and weak. Wednesday morning the 12th is clean again, with a 1.0ft SW swell (582). Thursday morning the 13th is glassy, same size (0.9ft, 565) – real clean lines on the reef.
Now the real standout: Friday, August 14th morning. That’s a 1ft SW groundswell at 18 seconds (1254 energy) with glass conditions. The period is long – it’ll draw in nicely on the reef, offering powerful, well-shaped waves. This one’s for experienced surfers because of the push. Crowds are possible, so be early.
Saturday the 15th morning also pumps for the advanced crew: 2ft SW at 16 seconds (1182), glassy again. The size is getting up there.
Sunday the 16th morning hangs in at 1ft SW (751) with clean conditions. After that, the swell tapers.
Second week: Thursday the 20th morning offers 1.0ft SSW with clean air – a longboard option. Saturday the 22nd morning has 1ft SSE at 10 seconds (587) and glass, but that short period means it’ll crumble faster.
Watch for Sunday, August 23rd morning – tiny 0.7ft SW but with 18 seconds (676) and glass. Long-period groundswell on the reef – it’s small but clean and patient.
Tuesday the 25th morning is last call: 0.7ft SW (397), glassy.
Best bet all round: August 14th – no question. Sets will be clean, powerful, and spaced.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Warm (max 32°C on Mon morning, min 27°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 31°C on Thu afternoon, min 27°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SW 19 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 427 | 384 | 342 | 614 | 449 | 405 | 508 | 306 | 385 | 416 | 416 | 507 | 905 | 1320 | 1129 | 1101 | 1101 | 784 | 685 | 614 | 521 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | on | glassy | cross-off | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:46AM0.76m | 8:40PM0.63m | 11:17AM0.71m | 9:14PM0.63m | 11:49AM0.65m | 9:47PM0.60m | 12:22PM0.59m | 10:14PM0.54m | 12:55PM0.52m | 9:51PM0.47m | 4:35PM0.47m | 7:30AM0.54m | 6:20PM0.47m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:08PM0.46m | 3:51AM-0.06m | 4:31PM0.46m | 4:25AM0.02m | 4:57PM0.45m | 4:57AM0.13m | 5:29PM0.45m | 5:23AM0.27m | 6:24PM0.45m | 4:46AM0.40m | 00:19AM0.37m | 1:41PM0.41m | 00:31AM0.29m | ||||||||
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 | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — |
 | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:12 | — |
mm | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | 4 | — | — | 5 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 5 |
Temp °C | 32 | 32 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 29 |
Feels °C | 35 | 34 | 32 | 32 | 34 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 34 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 34 | 34 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 427 | 326 | 342 | 614 | 449 | 405 | 508 | 306 | 385 | 416 | 416 | 360 | 905 | 1320 | 1129 | 1101 | 1101 | 784 | 685 | 614 | 521 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 11 | SSW 13 | S 13 | SSW 10 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 15 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 8 |
| kJ | 35 | 384 | 184 | 257 | 222 | 147 | 63 | 109 | 82 | 40 | 306 | 507 | 309 | 38 | 55 | 68 | 66 | 63 | 45 | 44 | 36 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 20 | S 11 | SSE 10 | W 5 | W 5 | WSW 4 | W 5 | W 5 | SSE 9 | SW 21 | SSW 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | S 13 | S 14 | S 11 | SW 9 | WSW 9 | W 4 |
| kJ | 186 | 83 | 56 | 19 | 13 | 6 | 11 | 7 | 15 | 109 | 34 | 28 | 40 | 28 | 48 | 13 | 4 | 10 | 21 | 8 | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 11 | W 4 | — | WSW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 4 | — | W 4 | W 4 |
| kJ | — | 58 | 19 | — | 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | 6 | 12 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 529 | 0 | 7 | 529 | 0 | 0 | 528 | 0 | 0 | 529 | 0 | 0 | 533 | 0 | 0 | 537 | 0 | 0 | 529 | 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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