Ixtapa Surf Break

Lat Long: 17.66° N 101.61° W

Ixtapa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 am 19 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ixtapa sea temperature is
31.3° 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 19 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 21 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 14s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 24 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 17s period, SSW swell with 481 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 19 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s period with SSW 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 Wednesday (Aug 19) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s 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 0.9m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 6PM. 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+) 9PM (Wed 19th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 14s
Best Surf 9PM (Fri 21st Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 14s
Most Powerful 6PM (Mon 24th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 17s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, grab a coffee and listen up. I’ve been lookin’ at the charts for our neck of the woods, and Ixtapa's got a bit of a mixed bag for the next couple of weeks. The water temp is sitting at 88°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you can leave the thick wetsuit at home.

The good news is we’ve got a solid, long-period SSW groundswell running through much of the period. The bad news is that the wind is going to be a fickle friend, switching on and off a lot. You’ll have to pick your sessions carefully.

The real standout opens the show. Wednesday morning, the 19th of August, is looking prime. We’ve got a clean 3ft SSW swell with a 15-second period, and the wind is glassy… dead calm. The wave energy is moderate (516), and it’s gonna be clean as a whistle. This is the pick of the first week for sure. Crowds are possible in Ixtapa though, so get out there early.

Thursday and Friday mornings are okay, with smaller 3ft SSW swell and clean conditions thanks to some light offshore or cross-offshore winds from the north. The energy dips a bit (341 and 390), but it’s still surfable for the beginner to intermediate crew. The afternoon winds swing onshore though, so the mornings are your window.

Saturday morning, the 22nd, is another glassy winner with a 3ft SSW swell, and the energy is back up to a moderate 505. Then Sunday morning, the 23rd, is a real gem. The swell is only 2ft, but the period stretches out to 18 seconds, and it’s dead glass again. The energy reading is a strong 754, which tells you there’s some serious push behind that small wave. For a longboard or a funboard, that’s a dream session.

Looking further out, things start to get interesting. The 28th of August, Friday afternoon, sees a jump in swell size to 5ft from the SSW, with an 18-second period. The wind is a clean cross-offshore from the northwest, and the energy is a hefty 1663. This is where it gets juicy for the experienced crew. Swell over 5ft starts to push out the beginners.

Then the 30th of August, Sunday, is looking like a potential banger. Morning has a 6ft SSW swell with offshore winds, and the afternoon is 5ft with glassy conditions. Both sessions have excellent surf conditions flagged for experienced surfers. The energy is strong (1186 and 1074). This is a proper swell, but at this size, you’ll want to know what you’re doing. The period is 15 seconds, which is classic groundswell, so it’ll be powerful and clean.

The first few days of September are a bit more mixed up, with the swell rolling through but the wind being a bit more inconsistent. The 3rd of September, Thursday morning, has a 4ft SSW swell with a 15-second period and a clean cross-offshore breeze. It’s a good option if you’re hanging around.

So, to wrap it up: the absolute best on offer is Wednesday morning, the 19th of August, for pure, clean, small-wave fun. For the bigger, more powerful stuff, keep your eyes on the 28th of August afternoon and the 30th of August. There are gaps in the middle of the second week where the afternoons are a write-off, but the mornings consistently offer something. Just remember, the long-range standouts are promising but a little less certain.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 47mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 31°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 30°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
19
Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Direction
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SSW
15
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SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
13
0.7
SW
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0.9
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14
0.8
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0.9
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14
0.7
SW
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17
0.6
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0.7
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
443
431
347
229
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208
330
229
290
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323
352
327
298
395
400
208
258
302
Wind (km/h)
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20
SW
5
NNE
5
NNE
10
WSW
5
NW
10
N
10
W
5
NE
5
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15
WSW
10
NNW
0
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10
SW
5
WNW
20
ESE
5
SW
5
NNW
5
ESE
10
SSW
5
NE
Wind State
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High Tide
7:42PM0.50m
8:59AM0.77m
7:58PM0.50m
9:23AM0.76m
8:06PM0.50m
9:44AM0.75m
8:08PM0.52m
10:03AM0.72m
8:08PM0.54m
10:19AM0.68m
8:12PM0.56m
10:31AM0.65m
8:21PM0.58m
Low Tide
2:58PM0.33m
1:44AM0.11m
3:16PM0.34m
2:05AM0.07m
3:29PM0.35m
2:24AM0.05m
3:37PM0.37m
2:42AM0.04m
3:43PM0.40m
2:58AM0.04m
3:46PM0.42m
3:14AM0.05m
3:47PM0.44m
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Temp °C
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Feels °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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