Ixtapa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Hey, it’s Rusty. Let’s talk about what’s coming up in our local surf zone.

We start Monday morning, September 14, with a clean, glassy session. The swell is 3 ft from the SW, with a very long 18-second period – proper groundswell with plenty of push. The water is 88°, which is about 4° warmer than usual for this time of year, so it’s notably warm. The combined swell energy is strong at 574. Wind is from the NNE at just 3 mph, dead offshore. Crowds can pop up here sometimes, so get in early. Ixtapa is exposed to the S swell, so it picks up the energy well.

Tuesday morning, September 15, is similar – swell bumps to 4 ft from the SSW, 17-second period, still glassy with 3 mph north wind. Energy climbs to 880. Another great morning session.

Wednesday morning, September 16, holds the pattern: 4 ft SSW swell, 16-second period, glassy with a 3 mph NW wind, energy at 938. Mornings are consistently clean all week.

Thursday morning, September 17, gives us 4 ft SSW swell, 14-second period, glassy north wind, energy at 936. Reliable and fun.

Friday morning, September 18, drops to 3 ft but the period stretches back to 20 seconds – very long period. Risk of thunderstorms, but the wind is cross-offshore from the NE at 6 mph, keeping things clean. Energy is 788. The long period will give nice shape, especially if you find a peak that handles it.

Saturday morning, September 19, is glassy again with a 3 mph east breeze, 3 ft SW swell at 18 seconds, energy at 748. Fun, clean surf.

The standout of the first week is Sunday morning, September 20. Glassy conditions with a 3 mph north wind, 3 ft SW swell, 17-second period, and energy jumps to 1051. That’s strong, punchy energy for the size. This is excellent for experienced surfers. Perfect conditions.

Monday morning, September 21, is another top session – calm, glassy, 4 ft SW swell at 17 seconds, energy at 1092. Zero wind, perfect conditions.

The mornings stay solid through the following days with 4-4 ft SW swells and glassy winds, but the period drops from 16 seconds down to 12 by the end of the month. Energy stays moderate.

Then Tuesday morning, September 29, is the second big standout. Swell jumps to 5 ft from the S, 12-second period, and energy rockets to 1279. Wind is cross-offshore from the E at 6 mph, keeping it clean. This is excellent for experienced surfers. The afternoon gets a 12 mph cross-onshore wind and 6 ft swell, so morning is the only window. At 5 ft, it’s too big for beginners.

There’s a gap from Sunday morning, September 27, where conditions get weaker and the wind turns onshore or cross-shore, lasting through Monday, September 28.

Overall, the mornings are where the magic happens. The best days are Sunday the 20th and Monday the 21st, with Tuesday the 29th a solid option for experienced surfers.

Rusty.

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