Ixtapa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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

We’ve got a slow start, but don’t write it off just yet. The first few days are pretty marginal, with some lumpy afternoon breezes messing with what little swell we have. Hang tight though, because the second half of the first week and into the weekend is where this forecast starts to get interesting.

We kick off on Sunday afternoon the 9th with some small 4ft SSW swell at 13 seconds, but with a light seabreeze on it and only moderate energy (558), it’s not worth paddling out for. Monday the 10th and Tuesday the 11th are similar stories – small swell and either cross or onshore wind keeping things messy.

Now, Wednesday morning the 12th is where we see a little life. The wind goes glassy out of the NE at just 3 mph, and we’ve got 3ft of SW groundswell at a long 16 seconds. The energy is moderate (635), but that clean, glassy surface makes it a genuine option for a beginner session. The water is sitting at 88°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so it’s like bathwater.

Thursday morning the 13th is a repeat of that glassy goodness – NE wind at 3 mph, 3ft SW swell at 16 seconds. Another good call for the beginners to get some clean, small waves.

But the real standout in this outlook is Friday morning the 14th at Ixtapa. We see a jump in swell to 4ft from the SW with a very long period of 18 seconds. The wind is glassy out of the NNE at 3 mph, and the energy is strong at 1284. This is excellent, clean surf for experienced surfers. That long period groundswell will wrap in nicely for a point or reef setup, but at a beach break it can get a little straight. For the seasoned crew, this is the morning to be in the water.

Saturday morning the 15th is also a cracker. We’ve got 5ft of SW swell at 16 seconds, with a light N wind at 3 mph putting it cross-offshore and clean. The energy is strong again (1179). This is another excellent session for experienced surfers, though that 5ft is pushing the limit for beginners.

After that, the swell hangs around the 3ft to 4ft mark through to the end of the third week. The mornings continue to offer the best conditions with glassy or light offshore winds, especially on Sunday the 16th, Monday the 17th, Tuesday the 18th, and Wednesday the 19th. Expect clean, fun waves in the 4ft range with moderate energy – ideal for the beginner to intermediate crew.

We then hit a bit of a flat spot from Thursday the 21st onwards. Friday the 21st is a write-off with poor conditions. The swell drops right down to 2ft to 3ft for the weekend of the 23rd and 24th. While the winds are favorable on the mornings of the 22nd and 23rd, and again on the 24th (with a clean, cross-off breeze), the swell is tiny and the energy is low. Still, for a longboard or a foiler, those glassy mornings might offer something.

So, to wrap it up: the first few days are a write-off, but get excited for Friday and Saturday mornings the 14th and 15th – those are the real standouts for the experienced guys. The following week has plenty of clean morning windows for the smaller stuff. Once you get past the 21st, the swell fades right out.

Rusty, signing off.

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