Surf Forecasts:
Ixtapa Island surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 24s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with 2,434 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 23 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 13s period with SW 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 Thursday (Jul 23) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. 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 2.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) 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 0.6m 3s period and expected on Monday (Jul 27) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 24s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ixtapa Island over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again, giving you the same rundown in feet and miles per hour.
Water temp is about 88°, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year.
We’ve got a slow start, but from Thursday morning, July 23, it’s on. That first session is a glassy 2ft SW groundswell, with a period of 13 seconds and moderate wave energy (367). The wind is glassy, so it’s clean. Ixtapa Island is a reef setup, and it’s inconsistent, so don’t expect non-stop waves, but it’s fun when it’s working.
Friday morning, July 24, is a real standout. The swell is still 2ft from the SW, but the period jumps to a very long 24 seconds—that’s some serious groundswell. The energy is pumping (728), and it’s glassy. The reef will be lining up with long, wrapping waves. Crowds are possible, so get in early.
Saturday morning, July 25, is another gem. The swell bumps up to 4ft from the SW, period of 21 seconds, and the energy is strong (1385). Glassy again. This is excellent for experienced surfers—the reef will have real push.
Sunday morning, July 26, is still strong: 5ft from the SSW, period 18 seconds, glassy. The energy is very strong (2551). Still excellent, but getting bigger.
Monday morning, July 27, is the biggest of the run: 5ft from the SW, period 17 seconds, with offshore wind from the NNE. Clean, and the energy is massive (2608). Expert-level only.
Tuesday morning, July 28, sees 7ft from the SSW, period 17 seconds, with cross-offshore wind from the E. Very clean. Energy is huge (2589). For experienced surfers only.
Wednesday morning, July 29, is the last big morning: 6ft from the SSW, period 16 seconds, with a flat calm, glassy wind. Energy is still strong (1974). Perfect for experts.
After that, the swell eases. Thursday morning, July 30, is 5ft with a shorter 14-second period, but light cross-shore wind makes it rideable. Friday morning, July 31, is 4ft from the SSW, period 13 seconds, glassy, with moderate energy (714). Good for a fun session.
There’s a gap from Saturday afternoon, August 1, through to the end—the swell drops to 2ft to 2ft, winds turn mostly onshore or cross-onshore, and energy is weak (under 400). A few glassy mornings (like August 4 and August 6) have tiny 2-2ft swell, but it’s not much. The standouts are still Friday, July 24, and Saturday, July 25—those mornings are the best.
Beginners, stick to the under 3ft glassy mornings; the bigger days are for the reef crew.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 30°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 30°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 24 | SW 24 | SW 22 | SSW 21 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 175 | 138 | 448 | 563 | 485 | 2092 | 974 | 1845 | 1845 | 1431 | 1415 | 1663 | 1151 | 1714 | 2113 | 2283 | 2002 | 1834 | 1608 | 1309 | 1145 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | glassy | off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | on | glassy | glassy | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:55AM0.73m | 8:11PM0.50m | 10:23AM0.73m | 8:11PM0.50m | 10:49AM0.71m | 8:07PM0.51m | 11:15AM0.68m | 8:06PM0.53m | 11:41AM0.65m | 8:10PM0.55m | 12:08PM0.61m | 8:13PM0.56m | 12:33PM0.57m | 8:10PM0.57m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:57PM0.41m | 2:47AM0.07m | 4:17PM0.43m | 3:07AM0.05m | 4:30PM0.45m | 3:26AM0.04m | 4:40PM0.48m | 3:46AM0.05m | 4:46PM0.50m | 4:04AM0.07m | 4:45PM0.52m | 4:18AM0.11m | 4:23PM0.53m | ||||||||
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 | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — |
 | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:21 | — |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | 4 | 3 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 |
Temp °C | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 |
Feels °C | 33 | 33 | 34 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 34 | 33 | 31 | 33 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | SW 24 | SW 24 | SW 22 | SSW 21 | SSE 10 | SW 19 | SSE 10 | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 |
| kJ | 128 | 88 | 448 | 563 | 485 | 2092 | 371 | 1845 | 666 | 1109 | 826 | 916 | 905 | 1714 | 2113 | 2283 | 2002 | 1834 | 1608 | 1309 | 1145 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSE 9 | SW 21 | SSE 10 | SW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 10 | SW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 12 | W 12 | WSW 12 | W 12 |
| kJ | 175 | 138 | 136 | 130 | 72 | 68 | 974 | 490 | 1845 | 1431 | 1415 | 1663 | 1151 | 510 | 258 | 239 | 245 | 343 | 336 | 494 | 546 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 8 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | SSW 12 | W 9 | W 9 | SW 15 | W 8 | SW 13 | — | SW 20 | S 13 | S 8 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 5 |
| kJ | 64 | 33 | 57 | 35 | 35 | 96 | 40 | 24 | 75 | 11 | 63 | — | 552 | 3 | 93 | 67 | 47 | 23 | 30 | 26 | 9 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 7 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 14 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 533 | 0 | 0 | 533 | 0 | 0 | 508 | 7 | 0 | 46 | 0 | 0 | 46 | 0 | 0 | 501 | 0 | 0 | 508 | 0 |
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