
Surf Forecasts:
Ixtapa surf forecast from 7 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 7 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 17s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 8 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 17s period, SSW swell with 1,676 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 7 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 17s 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 (Jul 07) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ixtapa in the next 16 days are 1.7m 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 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+) | 9PM (Tue 7th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Tue 7th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Wed 8th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ixtapa over the next 16 days.
Alright, let’s get into it.
We got a solid run of surf coming up for Ixtapa. It kicks off on Tuesday morning, July 7th, and honestly, it’s a stunner to start. We’re looking at a long-period SSW groundswell, a solid 6 ft with an 18-second period – that’s a heap of energy (1802). The wind is glassy from the east at just 3 mph. This is prime, clean, powerful surf, but at 6 ft it’s pushing into the "for experienced surfers" zone. The water temp is sitting at 88°F, which is a notable 4°F warmer than usual for this time of year – a real bath.
Tuesday afternoon sees the wind shift onshore, making things marginal, so get your session in early.
Wednesday morning, July 8th, is another cracker. The swell holds at 5 ft from the SSW, period a still-impressive 16 seconds, and the wind is back to glassy from the north. It’s another morning for experienced surfers only, with excellent conditions. The energy is high (1295).
Thursday morning, July 9th, the swell drops a touch to 4 ft, but it’s a clean setup with a cross-offshore wind from the NNW. The period is a very long 15 seconds. That long period means the waves will be powerful and well-shaped, but at a beach break, it can be a little straight. Still, a very good morning. Energy is moderate (853).
Friday morning, July 10th, is the real standout of the first week. Glassy conditions with an east-southeast wind at 0 mph – dead calm. The swell is a clean 4 ft from the SSW with a 15-second period. With no wind at all, the waves will be absolutely perfect. This is the morning to circle. Moderate energy (725) but maximum quality.
Saturday morning, July 11th, is another glassy one with a slight east wind and 4 ft SSW swell, 15-second period. Expect very good, clean waves.
Sunday morning, July 12th, brings a cross-offshore wind from the NNW, with the swell at 4 ft and a 14-second period. Clean again, a good option.
After that, the swell slowly backs off through the middle of the week, with smaller but still clean options on Monday and Tuesday mornings.
Then, we hit a bit of a gap. The afternoons get choppy, and the mornings are smaller. But hold onto your board, because the second week has a couple of promises.
Skip ahead to Monday morning, July 20th. We get a solid push of new SSW groundswell, hitting 4 ft but with a 16-second period and very strong energy (1074). The wind is a clean offshore from the NNE. This is excellent, experienced surfers-only territory again.
Then Tuesday morning, July 21st, is the other big highlight for the later period. Glassy conditions from the NE at just 3 mph, with a 4 ft SSW swell and a 14-second period. The energy is still strong (1036). Really clean, hollow feeling to it.
Wednesday morning, July 22nd, is another glassy morning with 4 ft swell.
Crowds at Ixtapa are listed as “sometimes”, so you might have company on those peak mornings, but with such good conditions, it’s worth it. The break is a fairly consistent spot, and with this run of swell, it's looking optimistic.
Bottom line: The standout is Friday morning, July 10th – glassy, clean, and classic. The other big shout is Monday and Tuesday mornings, July 20th & 21st for a powerful, long-period groundswell. Get out there.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 31°C on Wed afternoon, min 27°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 31°C on Fri afternoon, min 27°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1775 | 1471 | 1676 | 1261 | 1230 | 1067 | 815 | 784 | 665 | 665 | 683 | 736 | 610 | 806 | 368 | 602 | 515 | 459 | 347 | 368 | 273 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross |
High Tide | 9:15AM0.57m | 6:35PM0.50m | 9:23AM0.63m | 6:24PM0.50m | 9:42AM0.70m | 6:37PM0.52m | 10:09AM0.74m | 7:05PM0.55m | 10:44AM0.76m | 7:39PM0.58m | 11:25AM0.76m | 8:16PM0.60m | 12:10PM0.74m | 8:52PM0.60m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:22PM0.45m | 1:42AM0.22m | 2:58PM0.46m | 1:52AM0.13m | 3:26PM0.48m | 2:15AM0.04m | 3:51PM0.50m | 2:47AM-0.03m | 4:18PM0.52m | 3:25AM-0.08m | 4:48PM0.54m | 4:07AM-0.08m | 5:26PM0.55m | ||||||||
6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | |
— | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 7 | 5 | — | 1 | — | — | 4 |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 29 |
Feels °C | 33 | 33 | 35 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 35 | 34 | 35 | 31 | 34 | 32 | 34 | 33 | 33 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
1775 | 1471 | 1676 | 1261 | 1230 | 1067 | 815 | 784 | 665 | 665 | 683 | 736 | 610 | 806 | 368 | 602 | 515 | 459 | 347 | 368 | 273 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SSW 13 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 14 | S 9 | SSE 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 10 | S 9 | SSE 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SW 19 | SW 19 |
27 | 156 | 26 | 30 | 16 | 36 | 22 | 71 | 39 | 54 | 50 | 46 | 64 | 67 | 63 | 65 | 57 | 39 | 25 | 303 | 184 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSE 9 | S 15 | S 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | NW 13 | W 4 | W 4 | W 4 | W 4 | W 5 | W 6 | SSW 16 | W 5 | W 6 | SW 21 | SW 19 | S 8 | SSE 8 |
— | 26 | 5 | 4 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 20 | 15 | 188 | 9 | 11 | 117 | 94 | 34 | 22 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SSW 9 | E 8 | — | S 13 | W 4 | — | — | W 4 | — | — | — | ESE 4 | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 59 | 6 | — | 119 | 8 | — | — | 13 | — | — | — | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 534 | 0 | 0 | 246 | 0 | 0 | 434 | 0 | 0 | 530 | 0 | 0 | 537 | 0 | 0 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 534 | 7 |
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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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