Surf Forecasts:
Ixtapa surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 18s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, SSW swell with 627 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 12s 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 (Aug 02) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ixtapa in the next 16 days are 1.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Thu 6th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ixtapa over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s break down the Ixtapa surf report in feet and miles per hour.
The water temperature is about average for this time of year, nothing to grab a wetsuit over. The swell is coming from the SSW to SW, and Ixtapa loves that direction. The combined surf energy is moderate to start, in the 280 to 330 range, and builds nicely.
Sunday 2nd August kicks off with a glassy 2ft SSW swell at 12 seconds – clean and tiny, perfect for a longboard or a beginner. The morning is the go, the afternoon gets a cross-on breeze and turns messy. Monday 3rd is a beauty: 3ft SSW swell, 14 second period, glassy all morning, and the afternoon goes dead calm. That’s a top session for fun, uncrowded waves. Tuesday 4th and Wednesday 5th keep the pattern – small, clean, glassy mornings with 2ft to 3ft swells. The periods stretch to 15 seconds on Wednesday, a nice groundswell pulse that will work best on the point at Ixtapa.
Friday 7th August is a standout. The morning delivers a 3ft SSW swell, 18 second period, dead calm, combined energy at 709 (moderate to strong). That’s clean, powerful, and long-period groundswell. The water will be glassed off. The long period means sets will be more spaced, but the shape will be worth it. Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th are also solid, with 4ft SSW swells, 15-16 second periods, and clean cross-off winds in the mornings. Energy is pumping (819 and 551). Afternoons get onshore, so mornings are the window.
Monday 10th morning has a 3ft SSW swell with offshore NNE wind at 6 mph, combined energy 583 – clean and punchy. The pulse builds towards the end of the week. Friday 14th August is the big one: 4ft SW swell, 18 second period, combined energy of 1138 (strong). That’s a serious groundswell for experienced surfers only – too big for beginners. The morning is clean with a light cross-off, but the afternoon gets choppy. This is the best swell of the outlook, but expert territory.
Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th still have good 4ft to 3ft SW swells with clean mornings, and Monday 17th wraps it up with a glassy 4ft SW swell at 16 seconds – another strong morning session.
First week is a beginner’s dream – small, clean, manageable. Second week ramps up in size and power, with Friday 14th the standout for experienced surfers. Crowds are possible at the main break, but early mornings have been the sweet spot. No major gaps in the surf.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Warm (max 31°C on Sun morning, min 27°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 31°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
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 kJ | 206 | 145 | 147 | 265 | 261 | 159 | 154 | 103 | 85 | 96 | 134 | 130 | 123 | 173 | 214 | 214 | 480 | 566 | 627 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | cross-off | on | off | glassy | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 9:34AM0.49m | 7:54PM0.51m | 8:58AM0.55m | 7:45PM0.47m | 8:51AM0.62m | 7:20PM0.44m | 8:55AM0.69m | 6:52PM0.44m | 9:07AM0.74m | 6:50PM0.47m | 9:25AM0.78m | 7:08PM0.51m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:18AM0.32m | 2:50PM0.43m | 2:20AM0.33m | 3:09PM0.41m | 1:33AM0.30m | 3:21PM0.40m | 1:19AM0.23m | 3:24PM0.41m | 1:25AM0.14m | 3:24PM0.42m | 1:44AM0.05m | 3:27PM0.44m | 2:11AM-0.03m | ||||||
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 | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — |
 | — | — | 7:19 | — | — | 7:19 | — | — | 7:17 | — | — | 7:17 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — |
mm | 2 | 1 | — | 7 | 5 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 8 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 22 |
Temp °C | 29 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 29 |
Feels °C | 33 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 34 | 33 | 34 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 8 | SSW 12 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
| kJ | 206 | 145 | 147 | 265 | 261 | 159 | 154 | 103 | 46 | 96 | 56 | 56 | 50 | 173 | 208 | 196 | 480 | 566 | 627 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | W 6 | W 6 | W 7 | SW 13 | W 8 | S 9 | S 8 | SSW 12 | S 8 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | S 8 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
| kJ | 23 | 30 | 22 | 26 | 57 | 36 | 37 | 46 | 85 | 47 | 134 | 130 | 123 | 51 | 214 | 214 | 181 | 118 | 144 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 18 | WSW 6 | SSE 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SSW 12 | SW 11 | SW 20 | SW 20 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 12 |
| kJ | 169 | 118 | 113 | 79 | 10 | 45 | 91 | 90 | 35 | 76 | 55 | 33 | 97 | 97 | 50 | 35 | 48 | 48 | 108 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 29 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 882 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1037 | 0 | 0 | 530 | 0 | 0 | 534 | 0 | 0 | 529 | 0 |
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