Surf Forecasts:
Ixtapa Island surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 6 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 15s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 16s period, SW swell with 1,087 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 6 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 15s 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 Sunday (Sep 06) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ixtapa Island in the next 16 days are 1.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 9PM. 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 9s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 10) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Sun 6th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Sun 6th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ixtapa Island over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, crew, Rusty here. Let’s break down what Ixtapa Island has cookin’. This reef break is known for being inconsistent, so you gotta pick your moments.
First chance to get out is Sunday morning, September 6th. We’re looking at a solid 5ft groundswell from the SSW with a very long 15-second period. The wave energy is pumping at 1127. This one’s got some grunt to it, best left for the experienced guys. Wind is light cross-off from the NNW, keeping it clean. Water temp is normal for this time of year.
Sunday afternoon goes downhill with a cross-on wind. Skip it.
Here’s a beauty: Monday morning, September 7th. Swell drops a bit to about 4ft from the SSW, still with a nice 14-second period. The wind goes glassy, dead calm from the north. That means mirror-smooth faces. Energy is still strong at 897. This is a prime session.
The pattern of clean mornings and choppy afternoons continues. Tuesday morning, September 8th, has a smaller 3ft swell but with a light offshore breeze from the NNE, keeping it tidy. Wednesday morning, September 9th, is another glassy morning with a 3ft SW swell and a long 16-second period. Thursday, September 10th, brings a bigger 4ft swell with cross-off winds, staying clean all day. Friday morning, September 11th, is back to glassy with a 4ft SSW swell. A solid run of mornings.
Saturday morning, September 12th, the swell drops to 3ft, but with zero wind, it’s glassy. Wave energy is moderate at 471. Good for a relaxed paddle.
We hit a small lull from Sunday, September 13th, through Monday, September 14th. Swells are in the 2-3ft range. Monday morning is glassy, but it’s small.
Things fire back up on Tuesday morning, September 15th, with a 4ft SSW swell and a 17-second period, glassy conditions. Energy is climbing to 930.
Mark your calendar for Wednesday morning, September 16th. Another big pulse: 5ft from the SSW, 16-second period, and strong energy at 1075. Light cross-off winds from the ENE keep it clean. For the experienced crew, this is a standout.
The next week stays active. Thursday morning, September 17th, is glassy with a 4ft SSW swell. Friday morning, September 18th, is glassy with a 3ft SSW swell.
There’s a smaller, more inconsistent stretch from Saturday afternoon, September 19th, through Sunday, September 20th. Swells are around 3-3ft. Sunday morning is glassy, but small.
The final highlight is Monday morning, September 21st. A new SSW groundswell arrives at 4ft with a very long 18-second period. Energy is strong at 1065, with light cross-off winds from the east. Clean, powerful waves.
Best bets? Lock in Monday morning, September 7th, for that glassy perfection. Then keep an eye on Wednesday, September 16th, and Monday, September 21st, for the bigger, clean groundswell sessions. This spot is inconsistent, but these windows are golden.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Tue afternoon, min 27°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 30°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 911 | 911 | 796 | 638 | 659 | 440 | 362 | 265 | 281 | 381 | 454 | 754 | 510 | 813 | 803 | 883 | 720 | 536 | 407 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | off | off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:14AM0.81m | 7:46PM0.60m | 9:37AM0.78m | 8:15PM0.64m | 9:58AM0.73m | 8:47PM0.65m | 10:17AM0.67m | 9:19PM0.64m | 10:28AM0.61m | 9:52PM0.59m | 10:23AM0.55m | 10:24PM0.53m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:57AM-0.04m | 3:03PM0.37m | 2:28AM-0.05m | 3:16PM0.37m | 2:58AM-0.02m | 3:32PM0.36m | 3:27AM0.05m | 3:49PM0.35m | 3:53AM0.16m | 4:07PM0.34m | 4:12AM0.28m | 4:21PM0.34m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — |
 | — | — | 6:55 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:53 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — |
mm | 2 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 4 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 8 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 |
Feels °C | 34 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 33 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 911 | 911 | 796 | 638 | 659 | 440 | 362 | 265 | 209 | 381 | 454 | 754 | 509 | 813 | 803 | 883 | 720 | 536 | 407 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | SW 17 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 18 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SE 7 | W 5 | S 8 | W 6 |
| kJ | 233 | 178 | 175 | 135 | 96 | 100 | 96 | 75 | 281 | 193 | 258 | 161 | 510 | 91 | 78 | 22 | 16 | 31 | 59 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | SSW 20 | SSE 8 | S 8 | SSW 19 | S 7 | S 7 | SSW 18 | W 10 | S 7 | W 10 | W 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | SW 19 | SSW 19 | SSE 8 |
| kJ | 9 | 38 | 13 | 32 | 142 | 39 | 53 | 204 | 75 | 36 | 50 | 49 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 96 | 37 | 20 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 4 | WNW 5 | W 4 | W 5 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | 23 | 10 | 59 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 508 | 0 | 0 | 299 | 0 | 0 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 533 | 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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