Surf Forecasts:
Ixtapa Island surf forecast from 4 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 5 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 18s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 18s period, SSW swell with 1,966 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 4 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 14s 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 Saturday (Jul 04) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 10s. 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 1.8m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 9AM. 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 8s period and expected on Monday (Jul 06) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Sat 4th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Sun 5th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Tue 7th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ixtapa Island over the next 16 days.
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Alright, it’s Rusty here. Let’s talk about Ixtapa Island. It’s a reef break that can be a bit tricky to catch, but when it’s on, it’s on. The water’s a touch warmer than normal, sitting at about 88° Fahrenheit.
The first real chance to get wet is Saturday morning, July 4th. It’s not huge, but the conditions are prime. We’re seeing a 3ft SSW swell with a very long 16-second period. The wind is glassy out of the NNW, and the wave energy is moderate (613). It’s going to be a clean, quiet morning. That long period might make it a bit straight, but on this reef, it’ll be fun.
The real standout kicks off Sunday morning, July 5th. The swell picks up to 4ft from the SSW with a 16-second period, and the wind is a light cross-offshore from the NW. The energy jumps to a strong 1138. This is excellent, clean surf for the experienced crew. The conditions get even better on Monday morning, July 6th, with a 3ft SSW swell, a very long 20-second period, and flat, calm winds. The energy is very strong at 1594. That’s the session to aim for – powerful, glassy, and clean.
Midweek is still looking good. Tuesday morning, July 7th, brings a bigger 6ft SSW swell (18 secs) with cross-offshore winds, and the energy is strong at 2013. That’s for the experts, as it’s getting solid. The afternoon cleans up with glassy conditions.
Looking further out, Wednesday, July 15th, is a long-range standout. The swell switches to a big 8ft from the SE at a short 10 seconds, with offshore winds from the NE. The energy is very strong at 2365. That’s a powerful, chunky swell for experts only. It’s promising, but a week and a half away.
The second week still has some fun, clean mornings around July 16th and 17th, with 6ft to 6ft SSW swell, but the wind and energy get a bit more mixed. Because this spot is inconsistent, you have to be ready to go when the conditions line up.
Rusty, out.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 31°C on Fri afternoon, min 28°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Mon afternoon, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 425 | 594 | 291 | 582 | 491 | 926 | 969 | 904 | 790 | 790 | 1226 | 1966 | 1471 | 1657 | 1245 | 1230 | 1067 | 815 | 784 | 665 | 665 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | glassy |
High Tide | 6:54PM0.62m | 7:16PM0.60m | 9:23AM0.44m | 7:24PM0.56m | 9:14AM0.50m | 7:08PM0.52m | 9:15AM0.57m | 6:35PM0.50m | 9:23AM0.63m | 6:24PM0.50m | 9:42AM0.70m | 6:37PM0.52m | 10:09AM0.74m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:53AM0.29m | 3:10AM0.31m | 12:18PM0.42m | 2:20AM0.31m | 1:33PM0.44m | 1:50AM0.28m | 2:22PM0.45m | 1:42AM0.22m | 2:58PM0.46m | 1:52AM0.13m | 3:26PM0.48m | 2:15AM0.04m | |||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 |
 | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | 7:24 |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 4 | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | 4 | 3 | 4 | — | — |
Temp °C | 31 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 30 |
Feels °C | 34 | 34 | 35 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 |
| kJ | 425 | 594 | 222 | 582 | 394 | 926 | 969 | 904 | 740 | 674 | 1226 | 1966 | 1471 | 1657 | 1245 | 1230 | 1067 | 815 | 784 | 665 | 665 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSW 16 | SW 13 | SSW 18 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSW 20 | SSW 20 | SSW 14 | SSE 8 | SSW 13 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 |
| kJ | 90 | 96 | 291 | 172 | 491 | 71 | 66 | 65 | 790 | 790 | 431 | 41 | 156 | 44 | 45 | 40 | 43 | 46 | 58 | 49 | 118 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 18 | SSW 20 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SW 24 | SSW 22 | SSW 21 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | ESE 8 | S 16 | S 15 | SSW 12 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 10 | SSW 19 |
| kJ | 158 | 253 | 100 | 74 | 72 | 141 | 183 | 404 | 64 | 64 | 61 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 56 | 20 | 19 | 33 | 32 | 37 | 74 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | — | — | — | SSE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 16 | 23 | 20 | — | — | — | 61 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 533 | 0 | 0 | 533 | 0 | 0 | 533 | 0 | 0 | 206 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 215 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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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