Surf Forecasts:
Ixtapa surf forecast from 14 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 14 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 18s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 14 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 18s period, SW swell with 1,351 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 14 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 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 Friday (Aug 14) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ixtapa in the next 16 days are 1.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 14) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Friday (Aug 21) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Fri 14th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Fri 14th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Fri 14th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 18s |
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 on the table for Ixtapa. The ocean’s gonna be doing its thing over the next couple of weeks, and there are definitely some windows to get excited about.
The pattern kicks off with a bit of a slow start, but don’t let that fool you. The water is sitting at a warm 88.5°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year.
Friday morning, the 14th of August, is where it first gets interesting. We’ve got a clean 3.9ft swell rolling in from the southwest with a long period of 18 seconds. That’s proper groundswell energy, and with the wind going totally glassy, it’s gonna be smooth as butter. The combined energy is pumping (1284), so there’s a lot of push behind it. This is good for experienced surfers, so if you’ve got the skills, get out there.
Saturday morning, the 15th, looks similar – 4.9ft of southwest swell with another 16-second period and glassy conditions. Again, clean, powerful, and a great chance to score. The energy is still strong (1179).
Sunday morning, the 16th, drops a touch to 4.3ft, still from the southwest and a 14-second period, with glassy wind. It’s a bit smaller but should still be very good. There is a risk of thunderstorms, so keep an eye on the sky.
Monday and Tuesday mornings (17th and 18th) stay in that 3.6ft range with glassy or clean conditions. The swell period holds at 14-15 seconds. Good, fun, manageable surf.
Wednesday the 19th morning is another glassy one at 3.6ft. Consistent.
We hit a lull from the 20th through the 22nd. Swell drops to 2.3ft - 3.3ft. There’s still some clean windows on the 21st and 22nd mornings, but it’s considerably weaker.
Now, the real standout – and I mean the *one* to circle on your calendar – is the morning of Sunday, the 23rd of August. We’ve got a 5.6ft pulse from the SSE, with a shorter period of 10 seconds, but the energy is massive (1228). The wind is light and cross-offshore, which will groom it nicely. This is excellent for experienced surfers, and it’s the biggest, cleanest offering of the whole window. The sets will have some punch.
Monday the 24th morning is still fun at 4.6ft with glassy conditions.
Tuesday and Wednesday mornings (25th and 26th) are around 3.9ft and 2.0ft respectively, with glassy wind or clean conditions. Energy tails off.
Then we get another late push. On Thursday the 27th morning, we see a tiny 2.0ft swell but with an incredible 19-second period from the SSW. That’s a very long-period groundswell. It won’t be big, but the lines will be clean and glassy. More of a longboard or a small-wave board day.
The final highlight is Friday the 28th morning. A 4.3ft SSW swell with a 16-second period and clean, cross-offshore wind. The energy is strong again (1035). A nice way to wrap up the forecast period.
The Best On Offer: The standouts are Friday morning, August 14th for the first clean pulse, and Sunday morning, August 23rd for the biggest, cleanest, most powerful swell of the bunch.
Stay stoked.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 31°C on Fri afternoon, min 27°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 30°C on Tue morning, min 27°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
524 | 915 | 1336 | 1255 | 1115 | 1101 | 784 | 685 | 614 | 521 | 529 | 702 | 291 | 489 | 600 | 649 | 482 | 431 | 347 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | off | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 10:14PM0.54m | 12:55PM0.52m | 9:51PM0.47m | 4:35PM0.47m | 7:30AM0.54m | 6:20PM0.47m | 7:43AM0.64m | 6:54PM0.48m | 8:08AM0.71m | 7:21PM0.49m | 8:34AM0.75m | 7:42PM0.50m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:23AM0.27m | 6:24PM0.45m | 4:46AM0.40m | 00:19AM0.37m | 1:41PM0.41m | 00:31AM0.29m | 2:11PM0.37m | 00:56AM0.21m | 2:37PM0.35m | 1:21AM0.15m | 2:58PM0.33m | 1:44AM0.11m | |||||||
— | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | |
— | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | 3 | — | 16 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 29 | 30 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 29 |
Feels °C | 35 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 34 | 32 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 34 | 33 | 34 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
424 | 915 | 1336 | 1255 | 1115 | 1101 | 784 | 685 | 614 | 521 | 529 | 702 | 261 | 489 | 600 | 649 | 482 | 431 | 347 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SW 15 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 12 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | S 8 | SW 17 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 |
524 | 309 | 37 | 35 | 51 | 50 | 34 | 34 | 12 | 22 | 22 | 31 | 291 | 31 | 45 | 59 | 65 | 90 | 67 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 9 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 13 | SE 7 | W 4 | W 4 | W 4 | SSE 7 | SSE 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 4 |
48 | 60 | 22 | 29 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 18 | 22 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 8 | W 4 | — | — | WNW 4 | — | — | WNW 3 | — | WNW 8 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 45 | 8 | — | — | 6 | — | — | 4 | — | 7 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 530 | 0 | 0 | 537 | 0 | 0 | 534 | 0 | 0 | 534 | 0 | 0 | 246 | 0 | 0 | 537 | 0 | 0 | 1759 |
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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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