Ixtapa surfForecast / Guerrero / Mexico

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Thursday 06 Nov 2025 CST
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Ixtapa surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Ixtapa sea temperature is
29.6° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ixtapa this week:

The surf forecast for Ixtapa over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Nov 07) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ixtapa in the next 12 days are 1.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 13) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Nov 09) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Fri 7th Nov)3ft (0.9m) 14s
Best Surf 9PM (Sun 9th Nov)3ft (0.9m) 15s
Most Powerful 9AM (Thu 13th Nov)4ft (1.2m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ixtapa over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 29°C on Mon afternoon, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
07
Saturday
08
Sunday
09
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
Wednesday
12
Thu
13
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
0
1
2
0
2
2
2
3
3
1
3
3
2
3
3
1
3
3
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
SW
0.7
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.4
SW
0.7
SW
0.8
SSW
0.9
SSW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
1.2
SSW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
1
SW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SW
0.9
SW
1.2
SW
1.2
SW
Period(s) (?)141413131319171616151515151615141414161616
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)35019114214010891291326430509489489632565503407357297390757729
Wind
(km/h)
5
NE
5
NNE
10
WSW
5
NNE
5
NNE
10
SW
5
NNW
5
N
10
WSW
5
N
5
NNE
10
WSW
10
NNW
5
NNE
10
SSW
5
NE
5
NNE
10
SW
10
NE
5
N
15
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
glasscross-
on
offglasscross-
on
glassglasscross-
on
glassglasscross-
on
cross-
off
glassoncross-
off
glassoncross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:56AM
0.73
5:30AM
0.79
6:03AM
0.82
4:53PM
0.37
6:35AM
0.83
5:59PM
0.45
7:04AM
0.81
6:48PM
0.52
7:31AM
0.78
7:32PM
0.56
7:52AM
0.73
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:03PM
0.14
9:38PM
0.13
1:31PM
0.32
10:56PM
0.10
1:23PM
0.29
11:52PM
0.10
1:35PM
0.26
12:37AM
0.13
1:53PM
0.23
1:16AM
0.18
2:11PM
0.21
Friday
07
Saturday
08
Sunday
09
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
Wednesday
12
Thu
13
Sunrise-6:47--6:48--6:48--6:48--6:48--6:50--6:50-
Sunset--6:12--6:10--6:10--6:10--6:10--6:09--6:09
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
---------1-----------
Temp. °C272828272828272728262829272828262828262829
Feels °C (?)323131323231323031303132313030293031303031
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Information about the Ixtapa Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Ixtapa provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 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).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Ixtapa may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Ixtapa is 7 km (4 miles) from Zihuatanejo. If you plan a holiday in Guerrero, look for hotels and other accommodation in Zihuatanejo. Zihuatanejo has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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