Ixtapa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

We’ve got a ripper little window coming up for Ixtapa. The surf is going to build through the weekend and into early next week, with some proper solid, long-period groundswell rolling in from the south-southwest. The water is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, sitting at 89°F, so you can leave the thick wetsuit at home.

The standout of the whole outlook is hands down Saturday morning, July 25th. It’s glassy, the wind is nothing, and the swell is a clean 4 ft from the SW with a period of 21 seconds. That’s a very long period groundswell, which means heaps of energy and proper shape. It’s not huge, but the combined energy is strong at 1143. This is a beginner-friendly break, so the size is perfect for learning, and with that long period, the sets will have real push. Just keep an eye on the crowds, because it can get busy here sometimes.

Sunday morning, July 26th, is also looking excellent. The swell has bumped up to 5 ft from the SW with an 18-second period, and the wind is light and cross-offshore. The combined energy is up to 2110, so it’s got some serious grunt. This is still clean and very surfable for experienced surfers.

Monday morning, July 27th, keeps the quality going. Another 5 ft SW swell at 16 seconds, with light cross-offshore wind. The energy is a massive 2287. It’s a solid run of clean, punchy waves.

Tuesday morning, July 28th, is a real treat. The swell is 7 ft from the SSW, with a 17-second period, and it’s glassy. The energy is 2456. That’s a strong, powerful swell. This is getting into the zone for experienced surfers only, as it’s over 5 ft and pushing. If you’re an advanced surfer, this is the best session of the entire outlook.

The surf then starts to ease down through the rest of the week. Thursday morning, July 30th, and Friday morning, July 31st, still offer clean, glassy conditions with 5 ft and 4 ft swell respectively, but the period drops and the energy fades.

After that, we hit a dry spell. From Saturday, August 1st, through to Thursday, August 7th, the swell drops below 3 ft and the afternoons get chopped by cross-onshore winds. The mornings are often glassy, but the waves are tiny and weak. This is a real lull, with no good surf on offer.

The long-range picture perks up a bit around Sunday, August 9th. The morning is glassy with a 4 ft SSW swell and a 15-second period, giving us a combined energy of 602. It’s a promising signal, but it’s a long way out, so keep your fingers crossed.

Rusty out.

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