Ixtapa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right then, let’s take a look at what’s on the cards for Ixtapa over the next couple of weeks. This is a spot that’s exposed to the south, so it needs that swell direction to get going, and we’ve got a nice consistent run of SSW swell coming in pretty much the whole time.

First up, Friday morning the 3rd of July is looking like a real treat to start. We’ve got clean 4 ft swell from the SSW with a solid 14-second period – that’s proper groundswell energy. The wind is absolutely dead calm, glassy as a mirror. The combined swell energy is sitting at a moderate 740, which is a good sign for a fun, manageable surf. Ixtapa is a beginner-friendly break, but this is just easy, clean conditions that anyone will enjoy. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing out of the ordinary.

Stick with those morning windows and you’ll score. Saturday morning the 4th is a drop to 3 ft, still glassy with a very long 16-second period. It’ll be smaller, but clean and lined up. Sunday morning the 5th is where it starts to really hum – 4 ft of SSW swell at 16 seconds, and it’s glassy again. The combined energy jumps up to a strong 1149, so you’ll feel the push. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers; the size is getting into the zone where it’s more than just a fun little wave. The long period means it’ll be better on a point, but for a beach break it might get a bit straight, so pick your bank.

Monday the 6th morning has 3 ft of pure 20-second energy – that’s a very long period groundswell. Combined energy is 1572, so there’s plenty of power. It’s clean with a cross-off breeze. This is more of a reef or point wave to get the most out of it, but the quality is undeniable.

Tuesday the 7th morning bumps up to 6 ft from the SSW at 18 seconds. That’s pushing 6 ft, so we’re getting into solid, expert territory. Combined energy hits 2000, which is strong. The wind goes cross-shore, so there’s a bit of chop, but the power is there for the taking if you’ve got the skills. Afternoons get a bit messy with cross-onshore wind, so focus on the early.

Wednesday the 8th morning is a standout: 5 ft of SSW swell, 16-second period, and glassy conditions again. Combined energy is 1291. This is a really high-quality window – clean, solid, and manageable if you’re comfortable in that size. The crowds can show up here sometimes, but on a Wednesday morning you might get some room.

From there, the swell holds in the 3 ft to 4 ft range through the second week, with mostly glassy or clean mornings. Thursday the 9th, Friday the 10th, Saturday the 11th, and Sunday the 12th all have good morning windows with light or no wind. The period drops back to 15 seconds and then 14, so the energy is still moderate but the waves will be a bit more user-friendly. Monday the 13th through Wednesday the 15th mornings stay clean but the swell fades a bit, dropping to 3 ft and then 2 ft.

Into the second week, Thursday the 16th morning is clean with 2 ft from the south, but it’s small and long-period, so maybe just a longboard session. From Friday the 17th onwards, the wind starts to play up and the quality drops off with more onshore conditions and smaller, weaker swell.

If I’m picking the absolute standout of the whole run, it’s Wednesday morning the 8th of July. That’s the best blend of size, period, and glass. Sunday the 5th morning is a close second for that extra bit of push with clean conditions.

No major gaps in the surf, but the afternoons generally turn messy with cross-onshore winds, so plan for the morning sessions. There’s no real gap of several days with nothing – the swell keeps ticking over.

Rusty.

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