Ixtapa Surf Break

Lat Long: 17.66° N 101.61° W

Ixtapa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 03 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ixtapa sea temperature is
30.9°C
1.7° 

Ixtapa surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Ixtapa surf forecast from 3 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 10 Oct, 9AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, SSE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 10 Oct, 12PM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 12s period, SSE swell with 9,574 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 3 Oct, 9AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s 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 Saturday (Oct 03) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 1.3m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ixtapa in the next 16 days are 5.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 10) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Sat 3rd Oct)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s
Best Surf 9AM (Sat 10th Oct)10ft (3.0m) 12s
Most Powerful12PM (Sat 10th Oct)18ft (5.5m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ixtapa over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 27°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
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Monday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
6:52PM0.51m
8:15AM0.83m
7:21PM0.57m
8:36AM0.79m
7:52PM0.62m
8:54AM0.75m
8:25PM0.64m
9:08AM0.69m
8:59PM0.64m
9:13AM0.63m
9:35PM0.62m
9:04AM0.59m
10:16PM0.58m
Low Tide
2:14PM0.32m
1:06AM0.01m
2:21PM0.31m
1:39AM0.02m
2:34PM0.29m
2:09AM0.06m
2:48PM0.27m
2:38AM0.13m
3:04PM0.25m
3:04AM0.22m
3:20PM0.24m
3:25AM0.32m
3:34PM0.23m
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Temp °C
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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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