Surf Forecasts:
Ixtapa surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 7 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 18s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, SSW swell with 627 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 1 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 13s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ixtapa this week:
The surf forecast for Ixtapa over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 01) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ixtapa in the next 16 days are 1.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Sat 1st Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Fri 7th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ixtapa over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. We’ve got a solid run of surf coming up for Ixtapa, but you’ll have to be patient and pick your windows.
The first real chance to get wet kicks off on Saturday morning, August 1st. The swell is a bit small, around 3 ft from the SSW, but the wind is a light cross-offshore from the NW at 3 mph, keeping things clean. The combined swell energy is moderate (394). It’s not a standout, but it’s a honest start.
The real gem in this outlook is Sunday morning, August 9th. The wind goes dead calm, glassy conditions, with a clean 4 ft SSW swell (period 14 seconds). The wave energy is strong (577). This is the best call of the whole period—absolutely pristine conditions for a beginner-friendly break like Ixtapa. The water is a touch warmer than normal at 88°F, which is noticeable but not unusual.
Monday morning, August 10th is also a solid pick. You’ve got a 3 ft SSW swell, clean conditions with a light cross-offshore from the NNW at 9 mph, and strong wave energy (682). For a beach break, that longer period (13 seconds) will mean some nice, lined-up waves, but it’s a point break setup here, so it’ll handle it well.
By Friday morning, August 7th, the swell picks up to 3 ft from the SSW, but the period jumps to 18 seconds—that’s a very long groundswell. The energy is strong (784). With glassy winds from the north at 3 mph, this is a morning for the more experienced crew. That long period will make the waves a bit more critical and less forgiving for beginners.
Wednesday morning, August 12th is another cracker: 3 ft from the SW, 16-second period, glassy winds from the NNE at 3 mph, and 806 energy. That’s a powerful, clean swell.
Saturday morning, August 15th is the final standout. A 4 ft SW swell, 16-second period, glassy conditions, and massive energy (938). This is the biggest, most powerful swell of the whole forecast. The waves will be punchy and lined up, but with that size and period, it’s better suited to experienced surfers. The wind is perfect, so it’ll be a riot for the right crew.
The afternoons are mostly a write-off—onshore winds and choppy conditions. Stick to the mornings, and you’ll be stoked. Crowds are possible at Ixtapa, especially on weekends, but with such consistent windows, you’ll find a peak to yourself if you’re early.
This is a classic Ixtapa run: small to moderate, but clean, and the pulse of swells keeps coming. Don’t sleep on that Sunday the 9th—that’s the one.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 31°C on Fri afternoon, min 28°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 30°C on Mon afternoon, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | ||||||||||||||
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 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 451 | 341 | 257 | 257 | 206 | 145 | 147 | 215 | 261 | 159 | 154 | 103 | 85 | 94 | 134 | 130 | 123 | 173 | 214 | 214 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | glassy | on | glassy | cross | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | cross-off | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 8:55AM0.69m | 6:52PM0.44m | 9:07AM0.74m | 6:50PM0.47m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 3:24PM0.41m | 1:25AM0.14m | 3:24PM0.42m | 1:44AM0.05m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — |
 | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:19 | — | — | 7:19 | — | — | 7:17 | — | — | 7:17 | — | — | 7:16 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | 4 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 5 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 6 |
Temp °C | 31 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 29 |
Feels °C | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 33 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | W 6 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 451 | 341 | 257 | 257 | 206 | 38 | 147 | 215 | 261 | 159 | 154 | 103 | 49 | 47 | 56 | 76 | 54 | 173 | 208 | 196 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 9 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 12 | W 6 | W 6 | W 5 | SSE 12 | S 8 | S 8 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | S 8 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 |
| kJ | 47 | 41 | 112 | 107 | 206 | 145 | 30 | 21 | 14 | 45 | 22 | 51 | 85 | 94 | 134 | 130 | 123 | 51 | 214 | 214 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SW 16 | W 9 | SSE 8 | W 5 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | W 5 | W 5 | SW 15 | SSW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 20 | S 8 | S 8 |
| kJ | 12 | 91 | 25 | 11 | 15 | 118 | 113 | 79 | 57 | 93 | 91 | 7 | 7 | 76 | 55 | 33 | 31 | 97 | 34 | 34 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | W 9 | W 5 | — | — | — | — | WSW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 38 | 27 | — | — | — | — | 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 530 | 0 | 0 | 696 | 21 | 0 | 989 | 0 | 7 | 538 | 0 | 0 | 530 | 0 | 0 | 530 | 0 | 0 | 530 | 0 |
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The above surf forecast table for Ixtapa provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Ixtapa can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ixtapa 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) 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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