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Ixtapa Island surfForecast / Guerrero / Mexico
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Sunday 10 May 2026 CSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Ixtapa Island surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Ixtapa Island sea temperature is
28.9° C
(Which is 1.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)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 Tuesday (May 12) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 12s. 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 1.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 14) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 11s period and expected on Sunday (May 17) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Tue 12th May) | 4ft (1.2m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Thu 14th May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Thu 14th May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ixtapa Island over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Tue morning, min 27°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Thu afternoon, min 27°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sun 17 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | |
945 | 730 | 683 | 568 | 437 | 425 | 379 | 343 | 674 | 840 | 881 | 463 | 763 | 647 | 638 | 553 | 440 | 434 | 368 | 472 | 297 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | |
High Tide | 7:47AM0.51m | 7:43PM0.63m | 8:17AM0.56m | 7:37PM0.61m | 8:59AM0.61m | 7:37PM0.61m | 9:56AM0.64m | 7:37PM0.60m | 11:13AM0.65m | 7:25PM0.61m | 1:13PM0.66m | 3:49PM0.71m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 2:19AM0.30m | 1:30PM0.29m | 2:15AM0.26m | 1:56PM0.34m | 2:21AM0.20m | 2:26PM0.41m | 2:40AM0.13m | 3:02PM0.48m | 3:10AM0.07m | 3:46PM0.56m | 3:51AM0.04m | 4:44AM0.05m | |||||||||
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 | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — |
 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:12 |
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Temp °C | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 |
33 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 30 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
 kJ | 945 | 730 | 683 | 568 | 437 | 425 | 379 | 273 | 674 | 840 | 881 | 463 | 763 | 647 | 638 | 553 | 440 | 434 | 368 | 472 | 297 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 16 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 13 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSW 12 |
| kJ | 152 | 97 | 99 | 144 | 79 | 68 | 106 | 343 | 106 | 92 | 68 | 299 | 75 | 75 | 74 | 52 | 49 | 48 | 33 | 32 | 125 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 11 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | NW 11 | W 4 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | S 11 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | W 4 | S 10 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 12 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | S 16 | WNW 12 | SSE 9 |
| kJ | 12 | 21 | 20 | 5 | 3 | 84 | 176 | 108 | 16 | 14 | 3 | 92 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 15 | 61 | 51 | 132 | 14 | 32 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 4 | W 4 | W 4 | — | — | WNW 4 | NW 10 | — | WNW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 |
| kJ | 5 | 3 | 4 | — | — | 1 | 15 | — | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 100 | 529 | 0 | 0 | 533 | 0 | 0 | 529 | 7 | 0 | 533 | 0 | 0 | 533 | 0 | 0 | 533 | 0 | 0 | 533 |
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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.
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