Surf Forecasts:
Ixtapa Island surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 2 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 17s period, SW swell with 1,842 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 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 Wednesday (Sep 02) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m 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 1.8m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ixtapa Island over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again, breaking down the Ixtapa Island forecast. This reef break is looking at a solid run of southwesterly swell.
Water temp is 87°F, which is a touch warmer than usual for September, so you’re good in boardshorts.
The first real banger is Thursday morning, September 3rd. The swell is 5 feet, with a long 18-second period—proper groundswell. The combined energy is strong at 1637, and a glassy wind from the northeast will have it looking like a mirror. That long period on a reef means drawn-out, powerful lines. This is one for the experienced crew; at that size, it’s got some serious punch.
The Friday morning, September 4th, is even bigger. We’re talking 6 feet of SW swell, still with a 17-second period, and a clean cross-off breeze from the east. The energy is cranking at 1976. This is expert territory—well over 8 feet on the face. Not one for the beginner.
Saturday morning, September 5th, is another glassy gem. The swell is 6 feet from the SSW, 16-second period, with zero wind. Energy is 1782. For anyone who can handle it, this is a top-tier session.
As we move into the second week, the swell backs off. The mornings of the 8th and 11th of September still offer clean waves around 3 to 4 feet but the energy takes a dive into the hundreds. By the 12th through the 14th, the surf is smaller and less consistent, though the 14th has a long 18-second period swell that might offer a clean but small wave.
The mornings of the 15th and 16th of September are glassy but weak, with waves around 3 feet and energy reading low (410-515). Ixtapa Island is an inconsistent spot, and that shows here.
The best bets? The mornings of Thursday the 3rd and Friday the 4th of September. Big, clean, and powerful. If you’re an experienced surfer, those are your windows.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 30°C on Tue afternoon, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Warm (max 30°C on Fri afternoon, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 17 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 486 | 261 | 386 | 508 | 358 | 1415 | 1221 | 1570 | 1777 | 1536 | 1498 | 1479 | 1209 | 807 | 807 | 701 | 553 | 569 | 440 | 362 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | on | glassy | glassy | on | off |
High Tide | 7:33PM0.39m | 8:05AM0.73m | 7:00PM0.39m | 8:16AM0.78m | 6:49PM0.43m | 8:32AM0.81m | 6:59PM0.48m | 8:52AM0.82m | 7:20PM0.54m | 9:14AM0.81m | 7:46PM0.60m | 9:37AM0.78m | 8:15PM0.64m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:27PM0.33m | 00:27AM0.26m | 3:11PM0.34m | 00:39AM0.17m | 2:57PM0.35m | 1:01AM0.08m | 2:52PM0.36m | 1:28AM0.00m | 2:55PM0.37m | 1:57AM-0.04m | 3:03PM0.37m | 2:28AM-0.05m | 3:16PM0.37m | 2:58AM-0.02m | ||||||
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 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — |
 | 7:00 | — | — | 6:59 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:57 | — | — | 6:55 | — | — | 6:54 | — |
mm | 1 | 3 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | 1 | 3 | 3 | — | — |
Temp °C | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 |
Feels °C | 34 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 35 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 33 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 9 | WSW 10 | SSW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 17 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
| kJ | 486 | 152 | 247 | 253 | 281 | 1415 | 1221 | 1570 | 1777 | 1536 | 1498 | 1479 | 1209 | 807 | 807 | 701 | 553 | 569 | 440 | 362 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | SSW 12 | WSW 10 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 10 | W 10 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 12 |
| kJ | 209 | 261 | 339 | 508 | 250 | 205 | 113 | 75 | 194 | 192 | 224 | 292 | 233 | 229 | 165 | 175 | 185 | 188 | 191 | 180 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 7 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | SSE 7 | SSW 12 | W 10 | SSE 7 | SSW 6 | — | S 12 | S 11 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SW 19 | SSE 7 | SSW 18 |
| kJ | 26 | 243 | 386 | 230 | 358 | 17 | 183 | 96 | 5 | 8 | — | 11 | 10 | 20 | 19 | 32 | 32 | 92 | 18 | 209 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 508 | 0 | 0 | 533 | 0 | 0 | 501 | 0 | 0 | 528 | 0 | 0 | 536 | 0 | 0 | 529 | 0 | 0 | 528 | 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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