Ixtapa Island Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s on the menu for Ixtapa Island over the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a sweet run of surf coming up, starting this Thursday the 27th of August. The water is sitting at 89°, which is notably a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you’ll be in boardies for sure.

The pattern kicks off Thursday morning with a modest 2 ft swell from the SW, but the magic is in the conditions. It’s glassy, the combined wave energy is moderate (612), and with a 18-second period from the southwest, this is proper groundswell. The optimum swell direction here is from the S, so this SW swell is working nicely for the reef. It’s going to be clean and lined up, a real treat for an intermediate surfer. Just a heads up, this spot is inconsistent, so you need to be patient, and it can get crowded sometimes.

The morning of Friday the 28th is a standout. The swell jumps to 5 ft from the SW, but the wind is offshore out of the north at 6 mph. With a period of 17 seconds and strong wave energy (1126), this is excellent for experienced surfers. It’s a bit meaty, so if you’re not confident, maybe sit this one out.

The real gem for the bigger stuff arrives Saturday morning, the 29th. We’re looking at a solid 7 ft SSW swell, glassy conditions, a 16-second period, and the combined energy is pumping at 2039. That’s strong wave energy. This is only for experts. The SSW direction is a touch off from the optimum S, but the power and clean glass will make it worthwhile. The afternoon gets a bit cross-on and messy, so get it early.

After that, the swell settles but stays fun. The mornings of Sunday the 30th, Monday the 31st, and Tuesday the 1st of September all offer clean, glassy or offshore conditions with chest-high waves. It’s not the biggest, but it’s consistent enough and the wind is kind.

Looking further ahead, there’s another pulse that stands out on Thursday the 3rd of September. Morning glass with a 5 ft SSW swell, 18-second period, and big energy (1485). This is another excellent window for experienced surfers. Then Friday the 4th morning brings a similar vibe: 6 ft SSW, offshore wind at 3 mph, and 1913 energy. That’s a powerful, clean session. The following Saturday morning, the 5th, is also solid with 5 ft SSW and a cross-offshore breeze.

The second week is more of the same but a little smaller. The mornings from the 6th to the 11th consistently offer clean, glassy conditions with waves from 3 ft to 5 ft. Nothing huge, but plenty of fun for intermediates if you pick the right tide. The afterdays get choppy and onshore, so don’t waste your time then.

Overall, the best on offer is the Saturday morning (29th August) for the biggest, cleanest swell, and the Friday morning (4th September) for another powerful, clean session. Get on it.

Rusty.

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