Ixtapa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at what’s shaping up for the Ixtapa region over the next couple of weeks. This is a stretch that starts slow but has a proper pulse of swell building in, so let’s get into it.

Right now we’re sitting on Wednesday, July 22, and the surf is small but tidy. The standout session this morning is at Ixtapa, with a clean 3 ft swell from the southwest, a period of 14 seconds, and glassy conditions with a touch of offshore wind from the east-northeast. Combined energy is moderate (462). The water is sitting at 88°, which is about a touch warmer than normal for this time of year—nice for a long session without a wetsuit.

The next real highlight lands on Friday, July 24 morning. Still Ixtapa. Swell bumps slightly to 3 ft from the south-southwest, but the period jumps to 24 seconds—that’s a proper long-period groundswell. Clean conditions with a light cross-offshore breeze. Combined energy is up at 881 (moderate). This kind of period will push through with some good shape, but be aware at beach breaks it might wall up a bit straight—still well worth getting wet.

Then, check out Saturday, July 25 morning. Ixtapa fires up with 4 ft from the southwest, 21-second period, and combined energy cracking 1395 (strong). Winds are light and cross-offshore. This is excellent for experienced surfers. The crowds can show up sometimes here, so get in early.

Sunday, July 26 morning is another pearler—5 ft from the southwest, 18-second period, glassy as a mirror, and energy at 1700 (strong). Paddling out will be easier between sets with that longer period. This is proper fun, clean surf.

Monday, July 27 morning looks similar: 5 ft, southwest, 17 seconds, glassy again, with energy around 2276 (strong). That’s three mornings in a row of very good conditions.

The biggest push comes Tuesday, July 28. Morning has 7 ft from the south-southwest, 17 seconds, glassy—that’s big for this region. Combined energy is 2575 (strong to very strong). This is expert territory. Later that afternoon, winds go calm and glassy, with 6 ft still rolling in. If you’re experienced, this is your window.

From Wednesday, July 30 onward, the swell slowly eases. The mornings stay clean with glassy winds and good shape, but by the weekend into early August, the size drops under 3 ft. The long-range has some small pulses, but nothing that matches that last week of July.

To sum it up: the standout window is Saturday, July 25 through Tuesday, July 28. Clean, glassy mornings, solid southwest groundswell, and enough energy to get your heart pumping. Friday the 24th is a bonus for those who like long-period runners.

Stay safe out there, and don’t sleep on that Tuesday morning swell if you’ve got the skills.

Rusty.

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