Ixtapa Island Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, it’s Rusty here with a look at what’s coming up around Ixtapa Island. The next couple of weeks have a bit of a slow start, but there’s some real gems buried in the second half if you’re patient. The water’s sitting at 88° – a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you’ll be nice and comfortable out there.

Right now, the surf is pretty marginal. Sunday afternoon is small with a 4ft SSW swell, but the wind is onshore and the energy is only moderate, so not worth paddling out for.

Monday morning the 10th of August is the first real sign of life. A clean 4ft SSW swell with a 13-second period and a light cross-off breeze from the NNW. The combined energy is moderate, and conditions look good. It’s not huge, but it’s a nice way to start the week.

Tuesday and Wednesday mornings on the 11th and 12th offer glassy conditions at dawn. On Wednesday the 12th, the swell is 3ft from the SW with a 16-second period, and the glassy wind from the NE makes for clean lines. The energy is moderate. Thursday the 13th morning is similar – glassy, 3ft SW swell, also clean.

Now, the standout for the whole outlook. Friday morning the 14th of August. This is the one. A 4ft SW groundswell with a long 18-second period, glassy offshore wind from the NNE, and strong energy. For experienced surfers, this is excellent. The long period will give you some nice lined-up waves, but at a reef break it’s a sweet spot – just be aware that sets will be spaced out, giving you time to get in position. It’s an inconsistent break here, so when it’s on like this, it’s worth the wait. Crowds are possible, but with quality this good, expect some company.

Saturday morning the 15th is also solid – 5ft SW swell, 16-second period, a cross-off breeze from the N, and strong energy. Clean conditions and plenty of push. Again, this is getting up there in size so it’s more for the experienced crew.

From Sunday the 16th through to Wednesday the 19th, the mornings keep offering glassy or light wind conditions with chest-to-head high SW swell around 4ft to 4ft and periods around 14-16 seconds. The energy stays moderate to strong, and conditions are clean. Consistent enough to keep you happy, but the real magic is the Friday and Saturday mornings before.

Thursday the 20th and Friday the 21st drop off a bit – smaller swells and more wind influence. Saturday the 22nd morning brings a surprise – a tiny 2ft swell but with a very long 21-second period, and glassy conditions from the NNW. The energy is moderate and it’s glassy, so if you’re after a long-period glassy session on a small day, it could be fun.

Sunday the 23rd and Monday the 24th mornings round it out with clean, cross-off winds and SW swell around 2ft to 3ft, periods up to 19 seconds. Not huge, but clean and lined up.

Overall, the best bet is the morning of Friday the 14th of August – that 4ft, 18-second SW groundswell with glassy offshore wind is the highlight. Saturday the 15th morning is a close second for the bigger swell and clean cross-off. After that, the mornings through to the 19th are your steady options.

Rusty

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