Surf Forecasts:
Ixtapa surf forecast from 14 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 21 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period, SSE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 21 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period, SSE swell with 2,970 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 14 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 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 Friday (Aug 14) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ixtapa in the next 16 days are 3.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 21) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 20) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Fri 14th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Fri 21st Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Fri 21st Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ixtapa over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Let’s cut through the noise and look at the next couple of weeks. We’ve got a classic summer swell pattern shaping up, with a real mix of clean mornings and choppy afternoons. The main window of quality surf is right at the start, then it gets a bit messy before a few more promising windows later on.
The First Call – Friday, August 14th
The standout is Friday morning. We have a solid, clean 4ft SW groundswell rolling in with an 18-second period, and it’s dead flat glass. The energy is strong too, sitting at 1284. This is the pick of the bunch—a proper session for the experienced crew jumping off at Ixtapa (Ixtapa). This is going to be the best, most lined-up swell of the whole window. Just know the break itself is fairly consistent, and the water temp is about average for this time of year, so nothing out of the ordinary there.
The Rest of the First Week
Saturday morning, August 15th, starts similar—5ft at 16 seconds with a glassy feel. It’s still good, but a step down from Friday, with the energy dipping slightly to 1179. It's still well worth a paddle out. The afternoons, however, are the letdown, with the onshore breeze turning things to chop.
Sunday, August 16th, has a bit more of a windswell feel, dropping to 4ft at 15 seconds. The morning is clean and offshore, but the energy is fading to 732. Good, but not in the same league as Friday.
Monday through Wednesday (17th-19th) sees the size back off to the 4ft range, with mixed winds and a lot of “questionable tide” calls. The energy stays moderate, hovering between 540 and 736. There are still some glassy morning windows, like Tuesday and Wednesday mornings, that will be clean but smaller. Not a waste of time, but not a headline act.
The Mid-Range Slump
From Thursday, August 20th, through the following Tuesday, August 25th, it gets trickier. The swell drops to under 3ft, and the period shortens, meaning weaker, more disorganized waves. The energy drops hard into the 269 to 616 range. Most of this stretch is riddled with cross-onshore winds and stormy conditions, making it tough going. There is a very brief clean-up on Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday morning (25th and 26th), but the swell is tiny—only 2ft. It’s not worth getting excited about.
The Final Stretch – The Long-Range Promise
The last week is where things start to look up again, but it’s a long-range call so I’d temper expectations. From Thursday, August 27th, onwards the swell rebuilds. Friday morning, August 28th, has a clean, glassy 4ft SW groundswell at 16 seconds, with energy back up to 815. That’s a promising sign and could be another good session.
Then, Saturday morning, August 29th, shows the biggest jump in size for the second week—a 4ft SW with a clean, offshore wind, energy at 834. It’s got potential to be a proper day, but we’re a week and a half out, so don’t book the time off work just yet.
So, to sum it up: get out there early Friday morning. That’s your window. The rest of the first week is manageable, the mid-week is a write-off, and the final weekend is something to keep an eye on.
Stay stoked,
Rusty
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 31°C on Fri afternoon, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 31°C on Tue afternoon, min 26°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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 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 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSE 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
915 | 1336 | 1255 | 1115 | 1101 | 784 | 685 | 614 | 597 | 606 | 702 | 291 | 489 | 592 | 649 | 482 | 431 | 342 | 229 | 222 | 689 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross |
High Tide | 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 | 8:59AM0.77m | 7:58PM0.50m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 3:16PM0.34m | 2:05AM0.07m | ||||||||
6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | |
— | 7:13 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:08 | — | |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 4 | 2 | 4 |
Temp °C | 30 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 |
Feels °C | 33 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | 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 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSE 13 |
915 | 1336 | 1255 | 1115 | 1101 | 784 | 685 | 614 | 597 | 606 | 702 | 261 | 489 | 592 | 649 | 482 | 431 | 342 | 229 | 222 | 689 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 12 | W 4 | W 5 | WSW 4 | SW 17 | S 8 | S 8 | SSW 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | SW 13 |
309 | 37 | 35 | 51 | 49 | 34 | 34 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 14 | 291 | 29 | 29 | 72 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 88 | 113 | 172 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 13 | SE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | S 8 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | W 10 | W 4 | W 9 | W 4 | W 4 | SE 12 | S 10 |
60 | 22 | 29 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 2 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 33 | 22 | 21 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 9 | 3 | 92 | 50 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 8 | — | — | W 4 | — | — | — | W 4 | — | WSW 4 | — | SE 4 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 54 | — | — | 19 | — | — | — | 7 | — | 3 | — | 3 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 529 | 0 | 0 | 534 | 0 | 0 | 530 | 0 | 0 | 265 | 0 | 0 | 534 | 0 | 0 | 530 | 0 | 7 | 450 | 39 |
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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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