
Surf Forecasts:
Ixtapa surf forecast from 8 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 9 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 17s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 16s period, SW swell with 1,087 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 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 Tuesday (Sep 08) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 12s. 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 1.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 9PM. 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 8s period and expected on Friday (Sep 11) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Tue 8th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Wed 9th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ixtapa over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright crew, Rusty here with the lowdown for the next couple of weeks. We got a steady flow of surf coming in, nothing monstrous, but plenty of clean windows if you pick your mornings.
The water is a warm 89° right now, which is over 4° warmer than usual for this time of year – feels like a hot tub.
The run starts on Tuesday, September 8th. The morning is the call. Clean lines with a light cross-offshore breeze. The swell is coming from the SSW at a modest 3ft, but it's got a long 13-second period, giving it some proper punch with a moderate energy (544). Good, friendly waves.
Wednesday the 9th is a dud. The wind goes onshore and stays there, so the surface is gonna be a mess. Skip it.
Thursday the 10th is a beauty again in the a.m. Swell bumps up to 4ft from the SSW with a nice 16-second period. Clean conditions with a cross-offshore wind. The energy is moderate (877). Afternoon gets choppy, so get out there early.
Friday the 11th, September... this is a standout. Friday morning goes dead glassy. Swell is 4ft from the SSW, period is 15 seconds, and it's clean as a mirror (733). This is the morning to set the alarm. Well-spaced sets with plenty of energy.
The weekend (Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th) settles down a bit. Mornings are still clean with cross-off winds and 3ft to 2ft SSW swells. Fun little waves for the grovel boards and logs.
Monday the 14th is another winner. Glassy start, 3ft of SSW swell with a very long 18-second period. That's pure class for the points and reefs. The energy is moderate (553). Easy paddling between sets.
Tuesday the 15th repeats – glassy morning, 3ft of long-period SSW swell (17 seconds). Clean, good energy (847). A proper run.
The first real standout for the experienced crew is Wednesday the 16th. The morning shows a solid 5ft SSW swell with a 16-second period, and the energy is strong (1096). With a clean cross-off wind, this is excellent for experienced surfers. A bit much for beginners, but for the rest of you, it's the pick of the week.
The following week keeps the rhythm. Glossy starts on Thursday the 17th (4ft, 14s), Friday the 18th (3ft, 20-second period – ultra long period), and Saturday the 19th (3ft, 18s). All mornings, all clean.
Then another highlight hits on Sunday, September 20th. The morning session is firing for experienced surfers. We’ve got a 4ft SSW swell, but the energy is pumping at 1014 with glassy conditions. That is a powerful, quality wave.
The final few days, Monday the 21st through Wednesday the 23rd, stay consistent. Mornings with 4ft SSW swells, clean cross-off winds, and moderate energy. It just doesn't stop. Afternoons are mostly a write-off with onshore wind, but those mornings... this is a fantastic block of surf.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 31°C on Tue morning, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 31°C on Fri afternoon, min 27°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 13 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 18 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
269 | 288 | 381 | 527 | 754 | 663 | 813 | 803 | 993 | 631 | 536 | 407 | 341 | 272 | 212 | 178 | 236 | 372 | 444 | 319 | 572 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | on | off | cross | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | cross-off | cross-off | on | glassy | cross-off | on | cross-off | glassy | on | glassy |
High Tide | 9:58AM0.73m | 8:47PM0.65m | 10:17AM0.67m | 9:19PM0.64m | 10:28AM0.61m | 9:52PM0.59m | 10:23AM0.55m | 10:24PM0.53m | 9:31AM0.52m | 10:56PM0.45m | 7:42AM0.56m | 8:08PM0.39m | 7:09AM0.64m | 7:04PM0.40m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:32PM0.36m | 3:27AM0.05m | 3:49PM0.35m | 3:53AM0.16m | 4:07PM0.34m | 4:12AM0.28m | 4:21PM0.34m | 4:05AM0.40m | 4:18PM0.34m | 00:55AM0.45m | 3:24PM0.34m | 11:29PM0.37m | 2:35PM0.32m | 11:58PM0.29m | |||||||
6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | |
— | 6:53 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:51 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:49 | — | |
mm | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | 16 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 13 |
Temp °C | 31 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 29 |
Feels °C | 34 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 35 | 34 | 35 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SSW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 18 |
269 | 209 | 381 | 527 | 754 | 443 | 813 | 803 | 993 | 631 | 536 | 407 | 341 | 272 | 212 | 178 | 136 | 372 | 444 | 319 | 572 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 17 | SW 7 | SW 11 | W 4 | W 4 | SSW 8 | S 8 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | S 8 | S 8 | SW 19 | SW 12 | S 9 | SSW 15 | SW 14 |
204 | 288 | 196 | 210 | 158 | 663 | 17 | 94 | 8 | 6 | 38 | 19 | 80 | 121 | 35 | 37 | 236 | 126 | 40 | 146 | 208 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | SSW 11 | SSE 7 | WNW 9 | SW 19 | W 8 | WSW 4 | SSE 8 | SSW 9 | W 4 | SW 19 | S 9 | S 8 | SW 12 | S 9 | S 9 |
71 | 53 | 51 | 53 | 33 | 31 | 47 | 9 | 16 | 96 | 13 | 5 | 19 | 26 | 6 | 133 | 39 | 34 | 69 | 56 | 39 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 4 | — | WNW 8 | W 4 | — | WSW 4 | — | — | WSW 4 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | — | 24 | 7 | — | 8 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 530 | 0 | 7 | 534 | 0 | 0 | 252 | 0 | 0 | 529 | 0 | 0 | 534 | 0 | 0 | 534 | 0 | 0 | 530 | 0 |
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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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