Ixtapa Surf Break

Lat Long: 17.66° N 101.61° W

Ixtapa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 pm 28 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ixtapa sea temperature is
31.2° C
1.6° 

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


Ixtapa surf forecast from 29 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 16s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 29 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 16s period, SSW swell with 1,834 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 16s 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 Wednesday (Jul 29) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ixtapa in the next 16 days are 1.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Wed 29th Jul)6ft (1.9m) 16s
Best Surf 3AM (Wed 29th Jul)6ft (1.9m) 16s
Most Powerful 3AM (Wed 29th Jul)6ft (1.9m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for Ixtapa over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, the water is sitting at a warm 88°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year – you’ll be in boardies for sure. The overall pattern starts with a solid pulse of SSW swell, but it’s a bit of a mixed bag with the wind. There’s a real window of opportunity mid-week, and then things get smaller and more inconsistent as we head into August.

We’ve got some serious energy aimed at Ixtapa right now. Tuesday the 28th afternoon is a no-go with a cross-on wind making a mess of the 7ft SSW swell (2196 combined energy). That's a lot of power, but the wind is ruining it.

Your first real standout is Wednesday morning, July 29th. The wind switches to a light NNE offshore, glassy conditions, and you’ve got a solid 6ft SSW swell with a very long 16-second period. That’s a proper groundswell. The combined energy is pumping at 1834. This is going to be clean and powerful. Ixtapa is an exposed beach, and with that long period, it might be a bit straight at times, but for experienced surfers, this is the best session on offer. Crowds are sometimes a factor here, so get out early.

Thursday morning, July 30th, is another glassy session with a light north wind. The swell is a touch smaller at 5ft from the SSW (1025 energy), still with a nice 14-second period. It’s an excellent call for experienced surfers again, but not quite the beast of Wednesday.

After that, the swell slowly backs off. Friday morning, July 31st, is worth a mention – glassy as can be with 0 wind, and a clean 4ft SSW swell (630 energy). It’s a fun, smaller morning for a longer session.

There’s a real drop-off in size through the weekend and into the start of the next week. The mornings are often glassy, but the swell drops below 3ft. The combined energy dips into the 2-digit and low 3-digit range. It’s surfable but ordinary.

Saturday morning, August 8th, marks a return of some decent energy. You’ve got a 4ft SSW swell (940 energy) with a 16-second period and a light north wind making it glassy. That is another standout morning for the more experienced crew, though the week leading up to it is a bit flat.

Monday morning, August 10th, has clean, cross-off winds with a 4ft SSW swell (646 energy). It’s a solid, clean morning but nothing epic.

The very end of the run, Tuesday morning, August 11th, is a bit of a wildcard. There’s no wind, glassy conditions, and a 2ft SW swell but with a very long 18-second period (655 energy). That’s not much height, but that period will make for some weird, slow, bowling lines on the right bank. Interesting, but tiny.

So, for my money, Wednesday morning, July 29th is the clear winner – biggest swell, best wind, cleanest conditions. Saturday morning, August 8th is the distant second, a solid runner-up for a clean session with decent size. Don’t sleep on the glassy mornings when the swell is fading, they can still be fun on the log.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 30°C on Tue afternoon, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 31°C on Sat afternoon, min 27°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, fresh winds from the SE by Mon morning).

Tue
28
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16
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1.6
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1.5
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2002
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1608
1405
1024
874
811
682
545
451
341
257
257
203
145
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232
159
181
Wind (km/h)
15
WSW
5
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NNE
10
SSW
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5
N
15
WSW
5
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NNE
15
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High Tide
8:13PM0.56m
12:33PM0.57m
8:10PM0.57m
12:55PM0.53m
7:59PM0.57m
12:51PM0.50m
7:53PM0.56m
11:32AM0.47m
7:53PM0.54m
9:34AM0.49m
7:54PM0.51m
8:58AM0.55m
7:45PM0.47m
Low Tide
4:45PM0.52m
4:18AM0.11m
4:23PM0.53m
4:24AM0.16m
3:23PM0.52m
4:17AM0.22m
2:28PM0.49m
3:55AM0.28m
2:30PM0.46m
3:18AM0.32m
2:50PM0.43m
2:20AM0.33m
3:09PM0.41m
1:33AM0.30m
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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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