Surf Forecasts:
Ixtapa surf forecast from 4 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 5 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 17s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 18s period, SSW swell with 1,775 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 4 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s 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 Saturday (Jul 04) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ixtapa in the next 16 days are 1.7m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 9AM. 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 8s period and expected on Monday (Jul 06) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Sat 4th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Sun 5th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Tue 7th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ixtapa over the next 16 days.
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Alright, let's talk about what's coming up. Ixtapa has a good run of clean surf ahead, with some long-period groundswells pushing in. Water temp is right around average for the time of year, so no need for any thick rubber.
Saturday morning, the 4th of July, is the quiet start. It's glassy with a 3ft SSW swell, a super long 16-second period, and moderate energy. It's small and clean, a good day for a beginner on a longboard. The afternoon gets choppy as the wind picks up, so hit it early.
Sunday the 5th is where the fun begins. Glassy again in the morning, and the swell has built to 4ft from the SSW, with a 17-second period and strong energy. This is for the more experienced crew. The morning is your window; the afternoon turns onshore.
Monday the 6th morning is another glassy one. The swell is 3ft but the period is a massive 20 seconds, with very strong energy. Those long lines will be a treat. The afternoon goes onshore, so same advice.
Tuesday the 7th is the crown jewel. A glassy morning with a 6ft SSW swell, 18-second period, and very, very strong energy. This is the combo of size, power, and perfection. The afternoon keeps the quality with a cross-offshore breeze and 5ft swell. This is the day to make a plan.
Wednesday the 8th keeps the standard high. Another glassy morning with a 5ft SSW swell. The afternoon gets a bit tricky with onshore wind, but the morning remains fantastic.
From Thursday the 9th through Monday the 13th, things stay fun. You'll have glassy mornings and clean conditions with the swell sitting around 3ft to 4ft and periods from 13 to 15 seconds. Lots of good windows, especially in the AM. Thursday afternoon and Friday morning are particularly nice.
Into the second week, the outlook gets a bit more mixed. Tuesday the 14th afternoon looks bumpy with a stronger but shorter-period SSE swell. Wednesday the 15th morning is worth a look though – glassy with a 5ft SSE swell, though the period is short. The one to circle is Saturday the 18th morning: glassy conditions with a 4ft WSW swell and a nice 13-second period, offering excellent conditions for experienced surfers.
The absolute standout is Tuesday the 7th. Don't miss it.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 31°C on Sat afternoon, min 28°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 30°C on Tue afternoon, min 26°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 4 | Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Fri 10 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 594 | 291 | 576 | 491 | 973 | 969 | 904 | 790 | 790 | 1240 | 1775 | 1471 | 1657 | 1261 | 1230 | 1067 | 815 | 784 | 665 | 665 | 693 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-off | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on |
High Tide | 7:16PM0.60m | 9:23AM0.44m | 7:24PM0.56m | 9:14AM0.50m | 7:08PM0.52m | 9:15AM0.57m | 6:35PM0.50m | 9:23AM0.63m | 6:24PM0.50m | 9:42AM0.70m | 6:37PM0.52m | 10:09AM0.74m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 3:53AM0.29m | 3:10AM0.31m | 12:18PM0.42m | 2:20AM0.31m | 1:33PM0.44m | 1:50AM0.28m | 2:22PM0.45m | 1:42AM0.22m | 2:58PM0.46m | 1:52AM0.13m | 3:26PM0.48m | 2:15AM0.04m | 3:51PM0.50m | ||||||||
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 | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — |
 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 |
mm | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 11 | 3 | — | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 31 |
Feels °C | 34 | 34 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 35 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 33 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 17 | SSW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 |
| kJ | 594 | 222 | 576 | 389 | 973 | 969 | 904 | 740 | 674 | 1240 | 1775 | 1471 | 1657 | 1261 | 1230 | 1067 | 815 | 784 | 665 | 665 | 693 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | SSW 16 | SW 13 | SSW 18 | S 10 | S 9 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 | SSW 20 | SSW 14 | SSE 9 | SSW 13 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | S 8 | S 10 | S 11 | S 10 |
| kJ | 65 | 291 | 172 | 491 | 47 | 43 | 404 | 790 | 790 | 431 | 27 | 156 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 40 | 35 | 74 | 82 | 56 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 20 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SW 24 | SSW 22 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | — | SSE 9 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | S 21 | SSW 19 | SSW 20 |
| kJ | 253 | 70 | 70 | 47 | 141 | 183 | 42 | 41 | 41 | 39 | — | 44 | 5 | 4 | 16 | 19 | 33 | 32 | 9 | 74 | 75 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | — | — | — | S 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 3 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 14 | 12 | — | — | — | 38 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 534 | 0 | 0 | 534 | 0 | 0 | 204 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 216 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 534 |
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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).
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