
Surf Forecasts:
Ixtapa Island surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 16s period, SSW swell with 724 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 18s 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 Thursday (Aug 06) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 13s. 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 1.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Thu 6th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ixtapa Island over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get stuck into the outlook for the Ixtapa Island area. We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but some real gems hiding in the second week for those who can wait.
First thing you’ll notice is the water is sitting at a balmy 88°F – a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you can leave the wetsuit at home. We’re looking at a solid run of surf coming through, but the first few days are mostly about building up to the main event.
The kick-off is Thursday morning, 6th August. Ixtapa Island is serving up a clean 3ft from the SW with a 13-second period. The energy is moderate (375), and that light northerly breeze is keeping it cross-off and clean. It’s a decent start, but the real story starts Friday morning, 7th August. The wind goes glassy, ENE at just 3 mph, and the swell jumps to 3ft from the SSW with a very long 18-second period. That’s groundswell, folks – the energy is strong (813), and the conditions will be absolutely pristine. This is a reef break that loves a long-period SSW swell, and it’s inconsistent, so when it does come through, it’ll be worth the wait. Saturday morning, 8th August, keeps the fun going with 4ft SSW swell and clean cross-off wind, but the period drops a touch. We’ve got a few days of this pattern: Sunday morning, 9th August, and Monday morning, 10th August, both offer glassy conditions and consistent 3-4ft SSW swell, with the energy staying strong.
Now, the absolute standout is Friday morning, 14th August. The swell jumps to 5ft from the SW, period of 18 seconds, and the wind is glassy from the NE at 3 mph. The energy is very strong (1438), and the report says it’s excellent for experienced surfers. At 5ft, this is getting into the territory where it’s too big for beginners, but for the rest of us, it’s a dream. Saturday morning, 15th August, is very similar – another 5ft, SW swell, glassy, and very strong energy (1195). These two mornings are the absolute best on offer, no question. Just keep in mind that long-period swells like this can break a bit straight at beach breaks, but this is a reef, so it should hold up beautifully.
There’s a gap in the middle of the second week, with Sunday afternoon, 16th August, turning onshore and messy. But we bounce back. Monday morning, 17th August, is glassy again with 4ft SW swell, and Tuesday morning, 18th August, is also glassy with 3ft SSW swell. Wednesday morning, 19th August, and Thursday morning, 20th August, both offer clean conditions, with Thursday morning being dead calm and glassy – a perfect 3ft SSW swell. The run ends on Friday morning, 21st August, with clean 3ft SSW swell, but the energy is starting to drop.
Crowds are a possibility at Ixtapa Island – it’s a known spot, so expect company, especially on those standout mornings. But with the inconsistency of the break, the better waves will be for the patient. Overall, the pick of the entire forecast is the Friday 14th and Saturday 15th August mornings. Those are the ones you circle on the calendar.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 31°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Mon afternoon, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 19 | SSW 13 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
212 | 216 | 214 | 582 | 559 | 627 | 589 | 530 | 508 | 487 | 440 | 321 | 362 | 384 | 282 | 547 | 449 | 405 | 376 | 261 | 335 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | glassy |
High Tide | 9:07AM0.74m | 6:50PM0.47m | 9:25AM0.78m | 7:08PM0.51m | 9:48AM0.80m | 7:35PM0.56m | 10:16AM0.79m | 8:06PM0.61m | 10:46AM0.76m | 8:40PM0.63m | 11:17AM0.71m | 9:14PM0.63m | 11:49AM0.65m | 9:47PM0.60m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:24PM0.42m | 1:44AM0.05m | 3:27PM0.44m | 2:11AM-0.03m | 3:36PM0.45m | 2:43AM-0.08m | 3:49PM0.46m | 3:16AM-0.09m | 4:08PM0.46m | 3:51AM-0.06m | 4:31PM0.46m | 4:25AM0.02m | 4:57PM0.45m | ||||||||
6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | |
— | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:14 | — | |
mm | — | — | 4 | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 3 | 9 | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 31 | 31 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 28 |
Feels °C | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 31 | 33 | 33 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
212 | 208 | 196 | 582 | 559 | 627 | 589 | 530 | 508 | 487 | 440 | 321 | 362 | 326 | 282 | 547 | 449 | 405 | 376 | 261 | 335 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SW 19 | SSE 8 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | S 11 | SSW 13 | SE 8 |
69 | 69 | 66 | 181 | 116 | 152 | 51 | 96 | 58 | 69 | 49 | 53 | 45 | 384 | 35 | 336 | 208 | 111 | 63 | 109 | 31 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | W 4 | SSE 11 | SW 16 | SW 20 | S 7 | SW 19 | S 8 | S 8 | SW 12 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | S 13 |
94 | 216 | 214 | 50 | 49 | 144 | 114 | 42 | 59 | 3 | 23 | 66 | 186 | 51 | 184 | 43 | 32 | 77 | 28 | 37 | 84 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 8 | W 4 | — | — | — | — | — | W 4 | — | W 4 | W 4 | — | W 4 | WNW 5 |
2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 69 | 13 | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | 6 | 8 | — | 4 | 9 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 529 | 0 | 0 | 529 | 0 | 0 | 264 | 0 | 0 | 533 | 0 | 0 | 533 | 0 | 0 | 528 | 0 | 0 | 132 | 0 |
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Information about the Ixtapa Island Surf forecast
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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Ixtapa Island may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Ixtapa Island is 9 km (6 miles) from Zihuatanejo. If you plan a holiday in Guerrero, look for hotels and other accommodation in Zihuatanejo. Zihuatanejo has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.











