Surf Forecasts:
Ixtapa surf forecast from 2 Sep 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, 9AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 17s period, SSW swell with 1,970 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 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 Wednesday (Sep 02) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ixtapa in the next 16 days are 1.9m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ixtapa over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
This is Rusty on the horn from the Ixtapa area. We’ve got a solid string of surf coming up here, though it does taper off after the first week. Water temp is a balmy 88°, a touch above the norm for this time of year, so you’re good in boardshorts.
The real action kicks off Wednesday morning, Sept 2nd. Clean, glassy conditions with a 3ft swell out of the SW, running on a long 16-second period. The wind is a light 3 mph from the NNW. Combined swell energy is moderate at 978. It’s a perfect setup for beginners wanting some clean, easy rollers, but just a heads up – this spot can draw a crowd.
Thursday, Sept 3rd, the swell jumps up. By morning, we’re talking a solid 5ft from the SSW with a hefty 18-second period. That’s a lot of energy (1641). The wind is dead calm, so the surface will be like glass. This is expert territory – powerful waves, but that long period will make them wrap into the points and reefs better than the beach. Excellent conditions for the experienced crowd.
Friday, Sept 4th, and Saturday, Sept 5th, are your true standouts. Friday morning shows clean glass with a head-high 6ft SSW swell at 17 seconds (energy of 2095). Saturday morning is a repeat performer with a 6ft SSW swell and a calm NE wind. Both mornings will deliver the best, most powerful, and cleanest waves of the entire forecast.
The afternoons throughout this first week turn a bit bumpy with onshore breezes, so stick to the early hours. The swell eases from Sunday, Sept 6th, with the morning still offering a fun 5ft with glassy conditions. From Monday, Sept 7th, through to the middle of the month, the swell drops to the 3ft to 4ft range. Fortunately, most mornings stay glassy and clean, so you’ll still find fun, rippable waves, even if the energy is lower (400-800).
There’s a definite lull from around Tuesday, Sept 15th, onward. The afternoon winds get messy, and by Thursday, Sept 17th, the swell is barely 2ft to 3ft, bumpy and onshore. The juice is gone.
Bottom line: Lock in your sessions for Thursday, Friday, and Saturday mornings the first week. That’s your window for the best combination of size, power, and perfect wind. It’s gonna be solid.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 30°C on Sat morning, min 27°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SW 17 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 386 | 508 | 295 | 1415 | 1644 | 1417 | 1970 | 1631 | 1498 | 1479 | 1225 | 911 | 911 | 701 | 638 | 530 | 373 | 362 | 269 | 238 | 381 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | off | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | on | off | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy |
High Tide | 7:00PM0.39m | 8:16AM0.78m | 6:49PM0.43m | 8:32AM0.81m | 6:59PM0.48m | 8:52AM0.82m | 7:20PM0.54m | 9:14AM0.81m | 7:46PM0.60m | 9:37AM0.78m | 8:15PM0.64m | 9:58AM0.73m | 8:47PM0.65m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 3:03PM0.37m | 2:28AM-0.05m | 3:16PM0.37m | 2:58AM-0.02m | 3:32PM0.36m | ||||||||
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 | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — |
 | — | 6:59 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:57 | — | — | 6:55 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:53 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 |
Feels °C | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 34 | 31 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 32 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SW 17 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 |
| kJ | 253 | 295 | 240 | 1415 | 1644 | 1417 | 1970 | 1631 | 1498 | 1479 | 1225 | 911 | 911 | 701 | 638 | 530 | 373 | 362 | 269 | 238 | 220 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SW 16 | SSW 12 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | SSW 12 | WSW 10 | W 10 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 12 | W 12 | SW 17 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 339 | 508 | 250 | 210 | 154 | 145 | 125 | 154 | 233 | 237 | 233 | 229 | 175 | 174 | 131 | 125 | 123 | 177 | 174 | 227 | 381 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | SSE 7 | SSW 12 | WSW 8 | — | S 12 | — | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 20 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | W 12 | W 11 |
| kJ | 386 | 230 | 295 | 16 | 183 | 50 | — | 12 | — | 11 | 10 | 9 | 38 | 20 | 20 | 31 | 28 | 209 | 204 | 101 | 65 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 534 | 0 | 0 | 530 | 0 | 0 | 529 | 0 | 0 | 537 | 0 | 0 | 534 | 0 | 0 | 534 | 0 | 0 | 534 | 0 |
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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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