Ixtapa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s coming our way for Ixtapa over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a solid run of clean, surfable mornings. The pattern kicks off Tuesday morning, August 18th, with a 4ft SSW swell rolling in at a long 14 seconds. The wind is dead calm, glassy as it gets, and the water temp is sitting about average for this time of year. That’s a proper window to get out there. The energy is moderate (594), and it’s a beginner-friendly spot, so it’s a great time for anyone looking to get waves without the crowd stress. The swell direction is a perfect match for the break.

Wednesday morning, August 19th, picks up where Tuesday left off – 3ft SSW swell, 15-second period, glassy conditions, and that same clean feel. The energy is still solid (516). The afternoons go cross-onshore and messy, so the mornings are where it’s at.

We’ve got a long stretch of similar mornings through to Saturday, August 22nd, with waist-high swell (3ft to 3ft), glassy winds, and decent energy (346 to 548). It’s not giant, but it’s clean and fun. Sunday morning, August 23rd, sees a bump in period to 18 seconds with a 2ft SW swell, giving it that long, peeling groundswell feel. Energy is up (699), and it’s glassy. This is a standout moment for the week – that long period at Ixtapa will draw lines through the water, and the point break setup here will love it.

After that, there’s a bit of a lull. Monday the 24th turns rainy and choppy. Tuesday the 25th and Wednesday the 26th are back to clean mornings but smaller – 2ft to 2ft swells, still with good period (16 seconds). Energy drops a bit (335 to 378), but the glassy mornings keep it rideable.

The real standout comes later. Mark your calendars for Friday morning, August 28th: a 4ft SSW swell, 16-second period, glassy, and the energy jumps to 797. That’s a solid session. But the best on offer is Saturday morning, August 29th – 6ft SSW swell, 16-second period, glassy glassy conditions, and energy soaring to 1483. This is proper groundswell, and it’s pushing into the 5ft+ range, so it’s more for the experienced crew. Beginners might want to sit this one out. The swell direction is spot-on for Ixtapa, and the wind is off the land. This is a big day.

Sunday morning, August 30th, is still pumping with a 5ft SSW swell, 15-second period, and clean offshore wind (1263 energy). Again, it’s a bigger, more powerful day – best for those who know what they’re doing.

The first week of September sees a gradual drop-off. Monday September 1st morning is still clean with a 4ft SSW swell, and Wednesday September 2nd has a nice 3ft SSW swell with a 16-second period and glassy conditions (833 energy). That’s a nice little tail end to the run.

Overall, the mornings are your golden ticket here. The afternoons get chopped up by cross-onshore wind, so don’t sleep in. The water temperature is about what you’d expect for this time of year, no surprises. Crowds are possible at Ixtapa, but with the consistent quality of these morning windows, it’s worth the paddle out.

Rusty out.

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