Ixtapa Island Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about the next stretch of surf for our little slice of paradise. It’s going to be a mixed bag, so let’s get into it.

Right out of the gate, things are a bit slow. Tuesday afternoon looks pretty average, with a weak 2ft SSW swell and a light onshore breeze messing with the surface. The water’s sitting at 89°, which is a touch warmer than what we usually get this time of year. Not a lot of energy in the water yet.

But hang tight, because Wednesday morning is where it starts to pick up. The wind drops to glass, and that clean surface makes a world of difference. The swell bumps up slightly to 2ft from the SW, and the energy is still on the weaker side, but the lack of wind is a huge plus.

Thursday morning brings a bit more size, 3ft, with a light cross-offshore breeze keeping things clean. The energy is starting to build, moving into that moderate range. That afternoon the wind swings around and gets a bit messy, so the morning is definitely the time to go.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. The first real standout is Friday morning. The swell holds at 3ft from the SSW, but the period jumps to 18 seconds – that’s some proper groundswell. The wind is light offshore, and the conditions are looking prime. The energy is kicking into a higher gear too. This is when I'd be getting excited.

Saturday morning is another good one – glassy conditions, 4ft of SSW swell, and clean faces. The period drops a touch, but it’s still got some push. The afternoons have been getting a bit of cross-onshore chop, so the early sessions are the way to go.

We’ve got a solid run of clean mornings through the start of next week. Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday mornings all look good, with manageable swell and clean, glassy or light offshore winds. The energy stays in that moderate range, and the consistency is there.

The swell dips a little mid-week, and the wind gets a bit more messy on Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday. It's not terrible, but the clean windows are definitely in the mornings.

Then we look at the real prize. The forecast for the second week is where the big energy comes in. We’re looking at Friday the 14th and Saturday the 15th. These are the standouts. The swell pushes up to 4ft and then 5ft, with a solid 16-18 second period. The mornings are looking glassy or with a light offshore/cross-offshore wind. The energy numbers are way up there – this is strong stuff. This is the window I’d be circling on the calendar. It’s over a week out, so we can’t lock it in stone, but the potential is definitely there for some proper waves.

After that, the swell backs down a bit, but we still have some clean mornings with waist-high sets rolling through. The wind looks like it will be a factor in the afternoons, but the morning glass-offs should still be worth a paddle.

All in all, we’ve got a solid run of surf, with a few quiet spells. Get on it early, and don’t miss that window around the 14th and 15th.

Rusty, out.

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