Ixtapa Surf Break

Lat Long: 17.66° N 101.61° W

Ixtapa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 14 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ixtapa sea temperature is
31.3°C
2.1° 

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


Ixtapa surf forecast from 14 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 15 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 18s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s period, SSW swell with 969 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 14 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 18s period with SW 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 Monday (Sep 14) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ixtapa in the next 16 days are 1.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Mon 14th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 18s
Best Surf12AM (Tue 15th Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 18s
Most Powerful 3AM (Wed 16th Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Hey, it’s Rusty. Let’s talk about what’s coming up in our local surf zone.

We start Monday morning, September 14, with a clean, glassy session. The swell is 3 ft from the SW, with a very long 18-second period – proper groundswell with plenty of push. The water is 88°, which is about 4° warmer than usual for this time of year, so it’s notably warm. The combined swell energy is strong at 574. Wind is from the NNE at just 3 mph, dead offshore. Crowds can pop up here sometimes, so get in early. Ixtapa is exposed to the S swell, so it picks up the energy well.

Tuesday morning, September 15, is similar – swell bumps to 4 ft from the SSW, 17-second period, still glassy with 3 mph north wind. Energy climbs to 880. Another great morning session.

Wednesday morning, September 16, holds the pattern: 4 ft SSW swell, 16-second period, glassy with a 3 mph NW wind, energy at 938. Mornings are consistently clean all week.

Thursday morning, September 17, gives us 4 ft SSW swell, 14-second period, glassy north wind, energy at 936. Reliable and fun.

Friday morning, September 18, drops to 3 ft but the period stretches back to 20 seconds – very long period. Risk of thunderstorms, but the wind is cross-offshore from the NE at 6 mph, keeping things clean. Energy is 788. The long period will give nice shape, especially if you find a peak that handles it.

Saturday morning, September 19, is glassy again with a 3 mph east breeze, 3 ft SW swell at 18 seconds, energy at 748. Fun, clean surf.

The standout of the first week is Sunday morning, September 20. Glassy conditions with a 3 mph north wind, 3 ft SW swell, 17-second period, and energy jumps to 1051. That’s strong, punchy energy for the size. This is excellent for experienced surfers. Perfect conditions.

Monday morning, September 21, is another top session – calm, glassy, 4 ft SW swell at 17 seconds, energy at 1092. Zero wind, perfect conditions.

The mornings stay solid through the following days with 4-4 ft SW swells and glassy winds, but the period drops from 16 seconds down to 12 by the end of the month. Energy stays moderate.

Then Tuesday morning, September 29, is the second big standout. Swell jumps to 5 ft from the S, 12-second period, and energy rockets to 1279. Wind is cross-offshore from the E at 6 mph, keeping it clean. This is excellent for experienced surfers. The afternoon gets a 12 mph cross-onshore wind and 6 ft swell, so morning is the only window. At 5 ft, it’s too big for beginners.

There’s a gap from Sunday morning, September 27, where conditions get weaker and the wind turns onshore or cross-shore, lasting through Monday, September 28.

Overall, the mornings are where the magic happens. The best days are Sunday the 20th and Monday the 21st, with Tuesday the 29th a solid option for experienced surfers.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 30°C on Mon afternoon, min 27°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 31°C on Thu afternoon, min 27°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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1.2
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1.3
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
444
319
760
663
771
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778
584
561
638
487
469
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546
502
528
522
718
476
745
962
Wind (km/h)
5
NNE
10
SSW
5
NE
5
N
15
WSW
10
NNW
5
NW
15
WSW
10
NNW
5
N
15
WSW
5
NNE
10
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10
SSW
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10
WSW
5
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5
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10
WSW
5
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High Tide
7:04PM0.40m
7:19AM0.71m
7:05PM0.42m
7:39AM0.76m
7:17PM0.44m
8:01AM0.78m
7:31PM0.46m
8:23AM0.78m
7:42PM0.48m
8:43AM0.77m
7:48PM0.50m
9:01AM0.75m
7:51PM0.52m
Low Tide
2:35PM0.32m
11:58PM0.29m
2:26PM0.29m
00:25AM0.22m
2:31PM0.28m
00:50AM0.16m
2:39PM0.28m
1:12AM0.12m
2:48PM0.29m
1:33AM0.09m
2:55PM0.31m
1:51AM0.07m
3:00PM0.33m
2:08AM0.07m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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