Ixtapa Island Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right, mates, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for Ixtapa Island. We’re in for a bit of a mixed bag over the next couple of weeks, but there are some real gems in there if you know when to go.

The pulse of swell that’s on its way is bringing moderate wave energy for the area, with combined energies hitting up to a 2062 reading on the Friday morning. That's a solid amount of grunt in the water. The water is sitting at a warm 88°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you’ll be comfy in boardies.

The standout window starts on the morning of Thursday, September 3rd. We get a touch of glass with the wind going dead north at 3 mph, and a clean 5ft of SSW groundswell wrapping in. The period is a very long 18 seconds, which is going to mean proper lines and energy. This is one of the best you'll see - pure, glassy conditions and good, powerful waves. It’s a bit of a beast for beginners at that size, but anyone comfortable will be in for a treat.

Then, if you can hold out, Friday morning, September 4th, is an absolute cracker. Calm as anything, zero wind, with the swell building to 6ft (SSW) and a period of 17 seconds. The combined energy hits 2062 (moderate-strong), and it will be glassy perfection. Again, that's expert territory at that size, but the conditions will be flawless for paddling out between sets with that long period.

By Saturday morning, September 5th, the wind swings to the east-northeast and goes completely glassy again, with a dropping swell of 6ft (SSW) and 16-second period. That is still a fantastic wave for experienced surfers, but the crowds at this spot can be an issue, so get in early.

After that, the swell begins to settle. Sunday morning, September 6th, delivers a clean 5ft swell with a cross-off wind from the east, which will keep the face tidy, though the energy drops to 1016. Later in the week, the Monday morning, September 7th, offers more glassy conditions with a smaller 4ft swell. The morning of September 8th also looks clean and glassy with 3ft. The conditions look good through these mornings, but the wave height is backing off.

If you’re looking for something further out, the morning of Thursday, September 10th brings back a clean cross-off wind from the north-northwest with a 4ft SW swell. Then, Friday morning, September 11th, sees another clean session with 4ft. Saturday morning, September 12th, is glassy again with a 3ft swell. While these are clean and fun, they lack the punch of that first weekend.

Overall, your best bets are the morning of September 3rd and the morning of September 4th. That's where the magic lives. Be aware, this break is inconsistent, so you have to pick your moments, but when it lines up, it’s a beautiful set-up.

Rusty

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