Ixtapa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. I’m Rusty, and here’s how things are shaping up for Ixtapa.

The surf window is a bit of a slow burner to start, but there’s definitely some good stuff on the horizon if you’re patient. The first few days are pretty lackluster, and you won’t want to paddle out on Saturday or Sunday – the wind’s messy and the wave quality is poor. From Monday the 13th though, the mornings are where it’s at.

Monday 13th July morning is a real highlight to kick things off. Ixtapa cleans right up with glassy conditions and a light NE breeze at 3 mph. You’ve got a clean 3 ft swell from the SSW at a long 13 seconds. The water is sitting at 88°, which is a touch warmer than normal for the time of year – a nice bonus. The combined energy is moderate (521), but it’ll feel better than that thanks to the period. This is a good morning for beginners getting into it, as it’s not too big.

Tuesday 14th July morning is another glassy beauty. NNE offshore wind at 3 mph, 3 ft of SSW groundswell at 13 seconds, and clean conditions. Wave energy is moderate (603). The swell is small, but for a longboard or a funboard, this is a dream. The crowd factor can be ‘sometimes’ busy, so getting in early will pay off.

Wednesday 15th July morning keeps the glassy run going. A northerly offshore at 3 mph, 4 ft of S swell, but the period drops to 8 seconds. It’s still fun and clean, though not as powerful. Energy is moderate (492).

Thursday 16th July morning has light easterly wind at 3 mph, glassy again, with 4 ft from the SSW at 10 seconds. A solid moderate energy reading (488). Good for a smooth session.

Friday 17th July morning is a standout for the first week. Light N wind at 3 mph, cross-offshore, so the surface is clean. Swell is 4 ft from the SSW at a juicy 13 seconds. Energy is moderate (678). This feels like the best of the bunch in the first half of the forecast – solid size, clean, and good power behind it. Perfect for a step-up from the smaller days.

There’s a bit of a lull after that. Afternoons are generally not worth it, and the weekend of the 18th-19th has storms and onshore wind. But then Sunday afternoon of 19th July flips the script: glassy, calm wind, 4 ft from the SW at a very long 17 seconds. The combined energy hits strong (1050). This is an excellent session for experienced surfers – that long period will make for powerful, well-shaped lines at point breaks or reefs. Not ideal for beginners.

Saturday 25th July morning is a long-range promise that’s worth circling on the calendar. Glassy with a NE wind at 3 mph, 4 ft from the SW, but the period is a massive 21 seconds and the combined energy is very strong (1615). This is a standout for the second week – serious groundswell energy. It’s rated excellent for experienced surfers. The long period means it’ll be best at a reef or point break, not a beach.

Sunday 26th July morning keeps the energy ramping up with a clean cross-offshore breeze from the E at 9 mph. Swell is 5 ft from the SW at 19 seconds, and energy is very strong at 2486. This is big, powerful, and only for experts. The afternoons blow out.

Best bets: If you’re looking for the two standouts, I’d lock in Monday 13th July morning for clean, small, fun waves, and Saturday 25th July morning for the serious, long-period groundswell that’ll have the reefs firing.

Stay safe out there, and don’t sleep on those glassy mornings.

Rusty.

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