Surf Forecasts:
Ixtapa surf forecast from 31 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 18s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 17s period, SW swell with 1,842 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 31 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 13s 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 Monday (Aug 31) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ixtapa in the next 16 days are 1.8m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ixtapa over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s check out what’s happening for Ixtapa over the next couple of weeks.
We’ve got a solid run of surf coming, but it takes a few days to fire up. The real action lands later this week and into the weekend with some proper size. Water temp is about average for this time of year, so just your boardshorts will do.
Monday morning (31 August) is a gentle start. We’ve got a 4ft swell from the SW with a 13-second period, and the wind is glassy from the east. The combined energy is moderate at 486. It’s okay, but the best is still a few days out. By Monday afternoon, the wind turns west and cross-on, making it choppy and marginal.
Tuesday morning (1 September) is cleaner with a glassy north wind and 3ft SSW swell. Energy is up a bit at 520. Nice, but hold out for the bigger stuff.
Thursday morning (3 September) is where it gets real. We’re looking at 5ft from the SSW with a very long 18-second period. The wind is glassy from the NNW. The combined energy is strong at 1616. This is a standout for experienced surfers – that’s proper groundswell. The long period means it might be a bit walled at some beach breaks, but Ixtapa handles it well. This is the best on offer.
Friday morning (4 September) is another banger. 6ft SW swell, 17-second period, glassy ENE wind. Energy is strong at 1997. This is the biggest swell of the window, and with those long periods, it’s got serious power. Again, one for the experienced crew.
Saturday morning (5 September) keeps the run going. 6ft SSW swell, 16-second period, and dead calm – glassy as. Energy is still strong at 1583. Excellent conditions.
Sunday morning (6 September) is a bit smaller at 5ft, but still clean and glassy with calm conditions. Energy is moderate at 994. Good, but not a standout.
After that, the swell slowly backs off through the second week. Thursday morning (10 September) is worth a look – 4ft SW swell, 16-second period, and glassy calm from the NNE. Energy is moderate at 1126. A clean, solid session for anyone who can handle a long-period swell.
The last few days of the forecast (from 13 September onward) drop to waist-high or smaller, with a few glassy mornings but not much push. The highlight is definitely the Thursday through Saturday of the first week. Get out there before it fades.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 30°C on Tue afternoon, min 27°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 30°C on Thu morning, min 27°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 493 | 406 | 406 | 357 | 346 | 346 | 286 | 386 | 508 | 295 | 1415 | 1644 | 1417 | 1799 | 1536 | 1498 | 1339 | 1225 | 911 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | off | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | on | off |
High Tide | 8:20AM0.59m | 8:15PM0.42m | 8:04AM0.66m | 7:33PM0.39m | 8:05AM0.73m | 7:00PM0.39m | 8:16AM0.78m | 6:49PM0.43m | 8:32AM0.81m | 6:59PM0.48m | 8:52AM0.82m | 7:20PM0.54m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:01AM0.38m | 3:32PM0.33m | 00:44AM0.34m | 3:27PM0.33m | 00:27AM0.26m | 3:11PM0.34m | 00:39AM0.17m | 2:57PM0.35m | 1:01AM0.08m | 2:52PM0.36m | 1:28AM0.00m | 2:55PM0.37m | 1:57AM-0.04m | ||||||
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 | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — |
 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:59 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:57 | — |
mm | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 2 |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 27 |
Feels °C | 35 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 |
| kJ | 493 | 406 | 406 | 357 | 346 | 346 | 240 | 231 | 272 | 292 | 1415 | 1644 | 1417 | 1799 | 1536 | 1498 | 1339 | 1225 | 911 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 9 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | SSW 12 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | W 10 | W 10 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 |
| kJ | 37 | 63 | 63 | 52 | 154 | 209 | 286 | 309 | 508 | 274 | 201 | 146 | 108 | 194 | 190 | 267 | 233 | 229 | 178 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SW 18 | S 6 | S 7 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | — | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSE 7 | S 12 | — | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 |
| kJ | 18 | 17 | 15 | 84 | 20 | 24 | 243 | 386 | 230 | 295 | — | 183 | 158 | 4 | 12 | — | 11 | 10 | 9 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SW 6 | — | WSW 9 | WNW 3 | — | WSW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 12 | — | 42 | 2 | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 100 | 39 | 0 | 509 | 0 | 0 | 1472 | 0 | 0 | 534 | 0 | 0 | 530 | 0 | 0 | 696 | 0 |
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