Surf Forecasts:
Ixtapa Island surf forecast from 9 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 15s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 15 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 18s period, SSW swell with 1,129 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 9 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 17s period with SW 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 Wednesday (Sep 09) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ixtapa Island in the next 16 days are 1.3m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore 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 (Sep 11) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Wed 9th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Tue 15th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ixtapa Island over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's get into it.
We're looking at a solid run of surf coming up at Ixtapa Island. It's a reef break that's inconsistent, so when it fires, you want to be on it. The water is sitting at 88.9° which is *much warmer* than normal for this time of year, so you're in for a tropical bath.
The first real standout is the morning of the 11th, Friday. We've got a clean 4.3ft SSW groundswell with a 15-second period, and the wind is dead calm – glassy. This is a proper window for an inconsistent spot. The combined energy is moderate (816), but the conditions are perfect. The swell is coming from the S, which is the optimum direction for this reef. Just keep in mind it's a reef break, and with that long period, it'll be lining up nicely.
The next big one to circle is the morning of the 15th, Tuesday. Again, glassy conditions with a 3.9ft SSW swell on a 17-second period. The energy is climbing into the strong range (967). This is the kind of morning where you get the reef to yourself if you're early. Crowds are possible here, so dawn patrol is the move.
Into the third week, there's a promising morning on the 20th, a Sunday. The swell is 3.6ft from the SW with a very long 19-second period. The energy is strong (1128) and it's glassy. This is aimed at experienced surfers given the power and the reef setup. It's a week and a half out, so the forecast is promising but less certain.
After that, we get a few more mornings with glassy conditions and waist-to-chest high swell, but the afternoons are consistently blown out by onshore winds. The 23rd and 24th still have some clean morning windows, but the energy is dropping off.
Overall, the best bet is the morning of the 11th, with the 15th and 20th as excellent follow-up options. The afternoons are a write-off for clean surf. This is a run that's too good for this inconsistent spot to ignore.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 34°C on Thu afternoon, min 27°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 30°C on Sat morning, min 27°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 17 | SSW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 534 | 754 | 592 | 813 | 803 | 993 | 720 | 536 | 407 | 341 | 268 | 212 | 175 | 251 | 290 | 444 | 316 | 1129 | 771 | 771 | 853 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | on | cross-off | off | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 10:17AM0.67m | 9:19PM0.64m | 10:28AM0.61m | 9:52PM0.59m | 10:23AM0.55m | 10:24PM0.53m | 9:31AM0.52m | 10:56PM0.45m | 7:42AM0.56m | 8:08PM0.39m | 7:09AM0.64m | 7:04PM0.40m | 7:19AM0.71m | 7:05PM0.42m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:49PM0.35m | 3:53AM0.16m | 4:07PM0.34m | 4:12AM0.28m | 4:21PM0.34m | 4:05AM0.40m | 4:18PM0.34m | 00:55AM0.45m | 3:24PM0.34m | 11:29PM0.37m | 2:35PM0.32m | 11:58PM0.29m | 2:26PM0.29m | 00:25AM0.22m | |||||||
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 | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — |
 | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:51 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:49 | — | — | 6:47 | — |
mm | — | 1 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 7 | — | 2 | 6 | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 30 | 30 | 28 | 32 | 34 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 |
Feels °C | 34 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 36 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 34 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 17 | SSW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | S 9 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 |
| kJ | 534 | 754 | 592 | 813 | 803 | 993 | 720 | 536 | 407 | 341 | 268 | 212 | 175 | 136 | 56 | 444 | 316 | 1129 | 771 | 771 | 853 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 18 | SW 11 | SW 11 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | S 8 | SSW 8 | W 4 | W 5 | S 9 | S 9 | SSW 19 | SW 12 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SW 13 | SSE 9 |
| kJ | 149 | 189 | 510 | 96 | 94 | 16 | 25 | 28 | 45 | 10 | 18 | 54 | 55 | 251 | 126 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 82 | 170 | 77 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 10 | WNW 10 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSW 6 | SW 19 | W 8 | WNW 8 | S 8 | S 8 | W 5 | W 5 | SSE 8 | SW 19 | SW 12 | SSW 15 | W 12 | SSW 13 | SSE 9 | SSW 12 |
| kJ | 53 | 51 | 31 | 18 | 27 | 4 | 96 | 22 | 14 | 32 | 33 | 13 | 7 | 35 | 290 | 71 | 146 | 24 | 114 | 80 | 127 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NW 3 | — | WNW 8 | W 4 | — | — | — | — | WSW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | 24 | 7 | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 533 | 0 | 0 | 238 | 0 | 0 | 529 | 0 | 0 | 533 | 0 | 0 | 533 | 0 | 0 | 528 | 0 | 0 | 536 | 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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