Ixtapa Surf Break

Lat Long: 17.66° N 101.61° W

Ixtapa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 12 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ixtapa sea temperature is
31.3° C
1.9° 

Ixtapa surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Ixtapa surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 17s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 12 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 14s period, SSW swell with 602 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 12 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 14s 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 Sunday (Jul 12) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ixtapa in the next 16 days are 1.2m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 6s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Sun 12th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 14s
Best Surf 3AM (Sun 19th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 17s
Most Powerful 9AM (Sun 12th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ixtapa over the next 16 days.


Alright, this is Rusty with a look at what’s coming up for the Ixtapa stretch over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, things are sleepy. The first few days are a bit of a write-off: Sunday the 12th and Monday the 13th are pretty weak, with some bumpy onshore crud. Tuesday the 14th morning is a tease – just 2.6ft from the SSW with glassy conditions, but the energy’s low (591) so it’s a small, clean knee-thumper for the patient ones. The real action starts to build from the middle of the week.

Tuesday afternoon on the 14th actually gets a pulse of 4.9ft from the SSE but the period drops to 10 seconds and the wind turns cross-onshore, so you’ll be dodging chop. Not the one.

The standouts start to appear around Saturday the 18th morning. That’s a tiny 2.0ft from the SW, but it’s packing a super long 19-second period and glassy conditions – the energy reading (542) is moderate but that period will make it peel nicely. A clean, long-period runner for the more experienced who know where to sit.

Now, the main event. If you can wait, Monday the 20th morning at Ixtapa is where we really hit the jackpot. We’ve got 4.3ft from the SW with a solid 16-second groundswell, a cross-offshore breeze from the east, and the combined energy (1103) is pumping solidly. This is excellent, clean surf for those who know their way around. It’s not beginner territory at that size, but the quality is undeniable. Crowds are sometimes an issue there, so paddle out early.

There’s another great window late in the run. Friday the 24th morning brings a massive 3.0ft swell from the SW with a freakishly long 24-second period – combined energy (1111) is strong and that period will wrap deep. The wind is a clean cross-offshore. This one is all about the shape and the power; it will be a rippable wall for the crew who can handle the long lulls.

Then Saturday the 25th morning – 3.6ft from the SW, 21-second period, glassy. Energy is huge at 1472. That is a legit session, glassy and powerful.

Finally, to wrap it up, Monday the 27th morning looks fire: 5.6ft from the SW, 18-second period, glassy off a NE breeze, and energy at 2068. That’s a strong, punchy groundswell with clean conditions. Only for experienced surfers at that size, but it’s the kind of day you remember.

In between, there are some small windows on Thursday the 16th and Friday the 17th mornings with glass or near-calm winds and waist-high swell, but keep an eye on the tides. The second week has some serious potential, so check back in.

Stay stoked, and paddle hard.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 41mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 30°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 30°C on Wed morning, min 27°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Period (s)
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14
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SSW
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1.1
SSW
14
1
SSW
13
1
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
18
0.8
SW
18
0.9
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
12
0.7
SW
16
0.8
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
12
0.6
SW
15
0.8
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
12
0.9
S
12
0.6
SW
19
0.5
SW
19
0.8
SW
17
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
602
602
487
342
336
273
219
375
217
214
264
232
172
184
171
225
152
243
219
181
330
Wind (km/h)
5
E
15
S
15
ESE
10
NW
15
WNW
10
E
5
ENE
15
SSE
5
E
5
N
10
WSW
5
NW
5
NNE
15
SW
5
WNW
5
NE
10
SW
5
NNE
5
E
15
SSE
5
ENE
Wind State
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cross
cross-off
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cross-off
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on
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High Tide
11:25AM0.76m
8:16PM0.60m
12:10PM0.74m
8:52PM0.60m
1:02PM0.70m
9:24PM0.58m
2:03PM0.66m
9:13PM0.53m
3:18PM0.62m
4:42PM0.60m
5:47AM0.43m
5:47PM0.58m
Low Tide
4:48PM0.54m
4:07AM-0.08m
5:26PM0.55m
4:51AM-0.04m
6:19PM0.55m
5:37AM0.04m
8:37PM0.53m
6:29AM0.15m
7:47AM0.28m
00:30AM0.37m
10:42AM0.37m
00:45AM0.29m
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Temp °C
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28
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27
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Feels °C
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33
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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 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).

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.

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