Ixtapa Island Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's cut through the noise and look at what's coming up in the water.

We’re looking at Ixtapa Island, a reef break, and it’s got a bit of a mixed bag over the next couple of weeks. The water is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, sitting at 89°.

First up, Monday the 24th, we’ve got a bit of life. Morning session sees a clean 3ft swell from the SW with a very long 17-second period and a light cross-off breeze. The combined energy is moderate (640), and it’s looking like a good, clean morning for a paddle. The afternoon gets a bit smaller and the wind switches to cross, making it less attractive.

Tuesday the 25th is smaller again, with 2ft to 3ft, but the wind is either cross-off or offshore, so the surface will be clean. It’s rideable, but nothing to write home about.

Wednesday the 26th is a glassy dream with 2ft, but the swell is tiny. You’d be on a longboard or a foamie, but the conditions are perfect for a cruise.

The real standout window starts to build on Friday the 28th of August. The morning is looking excellent. We’ve got a solid 4ft swell from the SSW with a 17-second period, and a clean cross-off breeze. The combined energy is strong (1159), and this is the best call for experienced surfers who want some proper juice. The afternoon on Friday gets messy with a strong cross-on wind, so get out early.

Saturday the 29th and Sunday the 30th see the swell holding around 4ft to 6ft, but the winds are largely onshore or cross-on, making the surface choppy. Sunday morning, however, is a clean 4ft with a cross-off breeze, so that’s a decent option.

The next big highlight lands on the 4th of September, a Friday morning. We’re looking at a 6ft swell from the SSW with a 16-second period, and glassy conditions. The energy is very strong (1871), and the conditions are marked as excellent for experienced surfers. This is a standout week-and-a-half out, so keep an eye on it.

The 5th of September, Saturday morning, is also a strong one: 5ft from the SW with a clean offshore wind. Another excellent session for the more experienced crew.

Then on Monday the 7th and Tuesday the 8th of September, we’ve got more excellent mornings with 6ft and 5ft swells, respectively, both with glassy conditions. The 8th has a particularly nice 19-second period, which will bring long, powerful lines.

Overall, the best bet is the Friday morning of the 28th of August for that first solid push, and then the mornings of the 4th, 5th, 7th, and 8th of September are all looking like proper standouts. Just remember, this spot is inconsistent, so when it’s on, you get on it. The afternoons tend to get blown out by the onshore breeze, so early sessions are your friend. Because the swell gets over 5ft, this is definitely one for the experienced crew, not beginners.

Rusty.

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