Surf Forecasts:
Ixtapa surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 18s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 17s period, SW swell with 1,842 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 1 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 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 Tuesday (Sep 01) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 10s. 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 1.8m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Tue 1st Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ixtapa over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty comin' at ya from Ixtapa. The spot is a fairly consistent beginner-friendly break that's exposed to the south swell. We've got a solid run of surf lined up, but the real magic happens in the middle of the week. The water is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, sittin' at 87.4°, which is always nice.
We kick things off on Tuesday morning, the 1st of September. It's small at 3.3ft from the SSW, but with a glassy 3 mph NNE breeze and long 13-second period swell, it's clean and fun. The combined energy is moderate (518). Afternoon on Tuesday turns choppy, so get on it early.
Wednesday morning the 2nd of September looks even better – glassy conditions again with 3ft swell from the SW, but the period jumps to 16 seconds, giving it some nice push. Energy is still moderate (983). Afternoon sees a cross-onshore mess it up.
Now, here’s where it gets good. Thursday the 3rd of September – this is the standout. Morning comes in with glassy conditions and a 4.9ft SSW swell with a very long 18-second period. The combined energy is a solid 1625, which is strong. This is excellent for experienced surfers. It ain't a beginner wave at that size and with that power. The wind is glass, the water is clean. This is the one to circle. Friday the 4th and Saturday the 5th hold similar quality in the mornings: 5.6ft to 5.9ft of clean, glassy SSW groundswell with a 16-17 second period. Excellent for those who know what they're doing.
After that stretch, we settle into a nice run of smaller, but still clean mornings. Sunday the 6th, Monday the 7th, and Tuesday the 8th all offer waist-to-chest high glassy surf in the mornings. The energy drops back to moderate levels (around 658-1134). The afternoons remain a write-off due to onshore or cross-onshore winds.
The second week is a tale of two halves. From the 9th of September through to the 16th, it's mostly clean mornings with 3ft to 4.3ft of swell. Not huge, but fun. Keep an eye on the 15th and 16th of September – Tuesday and Wednesday mornings – for a glassy 3ft with a long 15-16 second period. Not a standout, but reliable.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 30°C on Fri afternoon, min 27°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 346 | 382 | 286 | 386 | 508 | 358 | 1415 | 1644 | 1417 | 1799 | 1536 | 1498 | 1339 | 1098 | 911 | 911 | 701 | 553 | 577 | 440 | 396 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | off | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | on | off |
High Tide | 7:33PM0.39m | 8:05AM0.73m | 7:00PM0.39m | 8:16AM0.78m | 6:49PM0.43m | 8:32AM0.81m | 6:59PM0.48m | 8:52AM0.82m | 7:20PM0.54m | 9:14AM0.81m | 7:46PM0.60m | 9:37AM0.78m | 8:15PM0.64m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:27PM0.33m | 00:27AM0.26m | 3:11PM0.34m | 00:39AM0.17m | 2:57PM0.35m | 1:01AM0.08m | 2:52PM0.36m | 1:28AM0.00m | 2:55PM0.37m | 1:57AM-0.04m | 3:03PM0.37m | 2:28AM-0.05m | 3:16PM0.37m | 2:58AM-0.02m | |||||||
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 | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — |
 | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:59 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:57 | — | — | 6:55 | — | — | 6:54 | — |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 |
Feels °C | 33 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 34 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 34 | 32 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 33 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 9 | SW 9 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
| kJ | 346 | 382 | 183 | 258 | 314 | 226 | 1415 | 1644 | 1417 | 1799 | 1536 | 1498 | 1339 | 1098 | 911 | 911 | 701 | 553 | 577 | 440 | 396 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | SSW 12 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 12 |
| kJ | 154 | 209 | 286 | 339 | 508 | 250 | 210 | 154 | 131 | 150 | 194 | 196 | 264 | 237 | 233 | 185 | 185 | 178 | 191 | 202 | 174 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | SSE 7 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | — | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | — | S 12 | — | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 20 | S 8 | S 8 | SSW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 18 |
| kJ | 18 | 15 | 243 | 386 | 230 | 358 | — | 183 | 142 | — | 12 | — | 11 | 35 | 10 | 38 | 20 | 21 | 142 | 86 | 209 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 100 | 0 | 0 | 534 | 0 | 0 | 530 | 0 | 0 | 534 | 0 | 0 | 537 | 0 | 0 | 530 | 0 | 0 | 345 | 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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