Ixtapa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s talk about what’s on the cards for Ixtapa over the next couple of weeks. It’s a fairly consistent stretch of small to moderate SW swell, and the wind pattern is shaping up to deliver plenty of clean, glassy mornings. The water is sitting around the seasonal average for this time of year, so no surprises there. The first surfable conditions kick off Sunday, 13 September.

Sunday morning, 13 September, sees a small 2ft SW swell (228 combined energy) with a cross-off breeze from the east. It’s not big, but the period is a solid 13 seconds, and it’s clean. The afternoon gets messy as the wind swings onshore.

Monday, 14 September, is where things start to look good. The morning delivers a glassy 3ft SW groundswell with an 18-second period (572 combined energy). That’s proper long-period energy, so the waves will have shape, but expect longer lulls between sets. Perfect for the points and reefs around here. The afternoon blows out with onshore south wind.

Tuesday, 15 September, is another beauty – glassy 4ft SW swell (881 combined energy) and a 17-second period in the morning. Clean, lined-up waves for a fun session. Afternoon again turns choppy.

Wednesday, 16 September, kicks off with clear skies, glassy conditions, and a 4ft SSW swell (924 combined energy). That’s a bit of size, still approachable for confident intermediates, and with that 16-second period it’ll have real punch. The morning windows are the clear picks right through the week.

Thursday, 17 September, offers another glassy 4ft SSW swell (865 combined energy) with a 14-second period in the AM. Clean and fun. Then Friday, 18 September, keeps the string going – 3ft SW swell but with a 20-second period (787 combined energy). That’s a very long-period groundswell, so expect the sets to be well-spaced but powerful. The morning is glassy again.

Saturday, 19 September, is a little smaller at 3ft SW (748 combined energy) but still glassy and 18 seconds. Nice if you just want to cruise.

Now, the standout stretch hits Sunday, 20 September, through Monday, 21 September. Sunday morning delivers a 4ft SW swell (1069 combined energy) with a 19-second period and glass. That’s strong wave energy for the area, long-period power, and clean. This is the best of the run for experienced surfers. Monday, 21 September, is nearly identical – 4ft SW swell (1080 combined energy) with a 17-second period and glassy. Both mornings are the highlight of the outlook.

Tuesday, 22 September, keeps modest size but the wind shifts – a cross-shore breeze in the morning with 4ft SW (814 combined energy). It’s still surfable but not as pristine. Wednesday, 23 September, returns to glassy 4ft SW (592 combined energy) with a 15-second period in the AM.

The second week tails off a bit. Thursday, 24 September, through Saturday, 28 September, offers mostly glassy mornings and small 3ft to 4ft SW swell, periods dropping to 13-14 seconds. Wave energy is moderate (493 to 812 combined energy). Still clean seshes, but nothing to write home about.

Crowds? Ixtapa is a beginner-friendly spot and can get a few out, especially on the cleaner mornings. For the standouts on 20 and 21 September, expect a few more heads because the quality is obvious – but with this much good morning surf on offer, there’s space to find your own bank.

All up, set your alarm for the early glass-offs. The groundswell windows from mid-Sept right through to the 21st are where it’s at. The afternoons are mostly a write-off with onshore wind, so chase the dawn patrol.

Rusty

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