Surf Forecasts:
Ixtapa Island surf forecast from 30 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 15s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 29 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 15s period, SSW swell with 1,161 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 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 Wednesday (Jul 29) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m 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 1.7m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Wed 29th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Wed 29th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Wed 29th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ixtapa Island over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s shaking for Ixtapa Island over the next couple of weeks.
The water’s a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, sitting at 89°F with a 3°F anomaly. That’s a nice little bonus. The swell energy is strong thanks to a consistent push from the south-southwest, and we’ve got some serious groundswell with periods that stretch out to 15 seconds and beyond. That long period stuff is pure gold for a reef break like this one, giving you plenty of time between sets to paddle back out. But keep in mind, this spot is inconsistent, so you’ve got to pick your windows.
The real standout, the one you’re gonna want to circle, is Thursday morning, 30 July. Glassy conditions, clean lines, and a solid 5ft swell from the SSW with a 14-second period. The combined energy is 1006 – that’s a healthy pulse. It’s not a beginner wave at that size, but for an intermediate surfer, it’s a dream. Crowds are possible, but with that early morning glass, you’ll be laughing.
After that, the swell fades gradually through the rest of the week. Friday morning, 31 July offers a clean 4ft SSW swell (13 sec) but it’s cross-off with a light breeze, so still worth a paddle. The drop-off continues, and by the weekend it’s small and choppy on the afternoons.
Now, there’s a bit of a lull, but then things get interesting again. Monday morning, 3 August sees a glassy 3ft SSW swell, but the real highlight of the second week is Tuesday morning, 11 August. This one’s a cracker: 4ft from the SW with a 18-second period, clean offshore wind, and the combined energy is a whopping 1236. That’s a lot of power for a 4ft wave, meaning it’s gonna be hollow and punchy – definitely one for the experienced crew. It’s a long-range call, so keep your fingers crossed, but it looks promising.
Wednesday morning, 13 August is also a beauty with glassy 4ft SW swell and 15-second period. A solid finish to the outlook.
Honestly, the early mornings are your best bet here. The afternoons get blown out or choppy most days. For the standouts, Thursday 30 July and Tuesday 11 August are the ones to chase.
Stay stoked,
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Fri afternoon, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 31°C on Sat afternoon, min 27°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1309 | 1145 | 874 | 752 | 682 | 545 | 414 | 312 | 257 | 253 | 189 | 145 | 147 | 212 | 232 | 135 | 154 | 101 | 85 | 96 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | on | cross | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy |
High Tide | 8:10PM0.57m | 12:55PM0.53m | 7:59PM0.57m | 12:51PM0.50m | 7:53PM0.56m | 11:32AM0.47m | 7:53PM0.54m | 9:34AM0.49m | 7:54PM0.51m | 8:58AM0.55m | 7:45PM0.47m | 8:51AM0.62m | 7:20PM0.44m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:23PM0.53m | 4:24AM0.16m | 3:23PM0.52m | 4:17AM0.22m | 2:28PM0.49m | 3:55AM0.28m | 2:30PM0.46m | 3:18AM0.32m | 2:50PM0.43m | 2:20AM0.33m | 3:09PM0.41m | 1:33AM0.30m | 3:21PM0.40m | 1:19AM0.23m | ||||||
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 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — |
 | 7:21 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:19 | — | — | 7:19 | — | — | 7:17 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 19 |
Temp °C | 29 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 |
Feels °C | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 36 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 34 |
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 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | W 6 | W 6 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | W 5 | SSW 13 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 |
| kJ | 1309 | 1145 | 874 | 752 | 682 | 545 | 414 | 312 | 257 | 253 | 189 | 50 | 39 | 212 | 232 | 21 | 154 | 49 | 46 | 45 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | W 10 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | SW 15 | SW 15 | W 5 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | W 5 | W 5 | SSW 13 | S 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 |
| kJ | 188 | 127 | 110 | 98 | 72 | 71 | 46 | 41 | 110 | 136 | 31 | 145 | 147 | 37 | 35 | 135 | 61 | 101 | 85 | 96 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | W 12 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SW 18 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SW 16 | W 9 | SSE 7 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | W 4 | W 4 | SW 15 |
| kJ | 26 | 26 | 22 | 21 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 91 | 25 | 18 | 167 | 116 | 87 | 54 | 56 | 57 | 91 | 9 | 6 | 76 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 3 | W 4 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | — | WNW 6 | — | — | W 5 | — | — | WNW 4 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | 32 | 52 | — | 40 | — | — | 13 | — | — | 4 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 182 | 0 | 0 | 508 | 0 | 0 | 529 | 0 | 0 | 537 | 0 | 6 | 853 | 22 | 0 | 537 | 0 | 0 | 529 | 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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