Ixtapa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. The forecast is looking pretty good for Ixtapa over the next couple of weeks. There’s a bit of a slow start, but once it gets going, there’s some real quality on the cards.

We kick things off on Wednesday the 15th with a small, clean start. The morning is the pick, with a 2ft SW groundswell rolling in at a long 16 seconds, and the wind is glassy out of the north. The water is sitting at 89°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year – you’ll be feeling that tropical bathwater. The combined energy is moderate (420), but it’s a friendly little wave for beginners. The afternoons get a bit choppy as the wind swings onshore, so stick to the early sessions.

Thursday the 16th is more of the same – a slightly better 3ft SSW swell in the morning with glassy conditions. Clean, small, and fun for a learner or a longboard. The afternoons get messy again.

Friday the 17th sees a bit of a bump up to 3ft, but the wind is cross-shore, making it a bit bumpy. It’s still surfable, but not the best. Saturday the 18th is a write-off in the afternoon, but the morning offers a glassy 2ft with a very long 19-second period, clean and lined up.

Now, here’s where it starts to get interesting. Sunday the 19th morning is a standout. The swell jumps to 3ft from the SW at 17 seconds, with light cross-offshore winds. The combined energy is strong (968), and the conditions are clean. This is a solid, fun size for the intermediate surfer.

But the real highlight is Monday the 20th. The morning is firing – 4ft of SW groundswell at 16 seconds, glassy conditions, and a combined energy of 1032, which is strong. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers. The water is still warm, and the crowds are only sometimes an issue, so you can get a few good ones to yourself.

The good run continues. Tuesday the 21st morning has 4ft with glassy winds, very good. Then we hit a bit of a lull around Wednesday the 22nd and Thursday the 23rd, with the swell dropping back under 3ft. Still clean in the mornings, but smaller.

Now, look ahead to Friday the 24th. The morning brings a 2ft swell, but check the period – 24 seconds! That’s a very long period groundswell, and the combined energy is strong (851). It’s clean, but that long period might make it a bit straight at the beach break. Best on a point or reef if you can find one.

The absolute standout of the whole forecast is Saturday the 25th. The morning is glassy with a 4ft SW groundswell at 20 seconds, and the combined energy is very strong (1173). This is excellent surf for experienced surfers. The waves will have serious push and shape.

Sunday the 26th holds 5ft with glassy conditions – another excellent morning for the experienced crew. Monday the 27th sees the swell building to 5ft, still clean in the morning, but that’s getting into expert territory. Tuesday the 28th and Wednesday the 29th mornings are both glassy with 5ft and 4ft respectively, both excellent for those who know what they’re doing.

Finally, on Thursday the 30th, the morning is glassy with a 5ft SSW swell, but the afternoon is where it gets wild. The swell jumps to 8ft from the S, with a combined energy of 3526 – that’s very strong, powerful surf. The wind is glassy, so it’ll be a clean, heavy, expert-only session. This is one for the chargers.

Overall, the best on offer is Monday the 20th morning for a perfect mix of size and clean conditions, and Saturday the 25th morning for the quality of the long-period groundswell.

Rusty.

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