Ixtapa Surf Break

Lat Long: 17.66° N 101.61° W

Ixtapa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 am 05 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ixtapa sea temperature is
31.3° C
1.8° 

Ixtapa surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Ixtapa surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 7 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 18s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 16s period, SSW swell with 724 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 5 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 14s 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 (Aug 05) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 14s 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 1.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) 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 (Aug 11) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Wed 5th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 14s
Best Surf 3AM (Fri 7th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 18s
Most Powerful 3AM (Sat 8th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ixtapa over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's take a look at what Ixtapa has in store for the next couple of weeks. It's a slow start, but there's some real gold if you wait for it.

The first few days are all about small, clean rollers – prime time for beginners and the log crew. Wednesday morning (5th August) starts us off with a tiny 2ft SW groundswell, a long 15-second period, and the water is a warm 88°, a touch above normal for this time of year. The wind is dead glassy out of the NNE, so it'll be like butter. The energy is weak (246), but for a beginner-friendly wave, it's a dreamy, low-key paddle.

Thursday morning (6th August) is much the same, a clean 2ft SW swell with a bit more grunt (325), but the real jump comes Friday morning (7th August). We get a push of 3ft SSW groundswell with that lovely long 18-second period, and the energy hits a solid moderate (886). Glassy ENE wind again – that's clean, lined-up waves for Ixtapa. This is one of the real highlights.

The weekend stays fun. Saturday morning (8th August) is clean with 4ft SSW swell (819 energy), and Sunday morning (9th August) holds that 4ft but with a shorter 14-second period and a tricky cross-shore breeze. Still surfable, but not as perfect.

Now, here's where it gets interesting. After a small drop, the afternoons start to fire up. Monday afternoon (10th August) brings a 2ft SW swell with a very long 20-second period, pumping the energy up to a strong (770) – that's a proper pulse of groundswell. A period that long can make beach breaks a bit too straight, but Ixtapa is an exposed spot, so it should hold up well.

The big one, the date you need to circle, is Friday morning 14th August. We're looking at a 4ft SW groundswell, 18-second period, and the energy is cranking at 1221. Wind is light and cross-offshore from the N. That's a top-tier session for experienced surfers only – clean, powerful, and groomed to perfection. The next morning, Saturday 15th August, is nearly as good: 5ft SW swell (1102 energy) and glassy north wind. Absolutely pristine.

That rhythm holds into the next week. Monday morning 17th August is another glassy session with 4ft SSW swell, and Thursday morning 20th August throws the last real standout: a solid 5ft SSW groundswell, 17-second period, and more crazy high energy (1339). Glassy east wind again. This is expert territory – a big, clean, powerful swell. If you're experienced, the mornings of the 14th, 15th, and 20th are where you want to be.

So, there's plenty of clean, fun waves to go around, but the real muscle comes in the second week. Lock in those morning sessions.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 31°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Warm (max 31°C on Sat morning, min 27°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
5
Thursday
6
Friday
7
Saturday
8
Sunday
9
Monday
10
Tuesday
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SW
15
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SW
14
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SW
14
0.7
SW
13
0.6
SSW
18
0.6
SSW
18
1
SSW
18
1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
1.1
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16
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13
0.7
SW
20
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
18
0.9
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18
0.9
SW
17
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
134
130
123
173
214
214
582
566
627
596
530
508
487
440
321
362
388
282
547
455
414
Wind (km/h)
5
NNE
10
SW
5
ENE
10
NNW
15
WSW
5
ENE
5
ENE
10
S
10
NE
10
NNW
15
WSW
5
NNW
5
ESE
10
SSW
10
ESE
10
ESE
10
NW
10
N
10
NNW
15
WNW
5
NNW
Wind State
glassy
cross-on
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High Tide
6:52PM0.44m
9:07AM0.74m
6:50PM0.47m
9:25AM0.78m
7:08PM0.51m
9:48AM0.80m
7:35PM0.56m
10:16AM0.79m
8:06PM0.61m
10:46AM0.76m
8:40PM0.63m
11:17AM0.71m
9:14PM0.63m
Low Tide
3:24PM0.41m
1:25AM0.14m
3:24PM0.42m
1:44AM0.05m
3:27PM0.44m
2:11AM-0.03m
3:36PM0.45m
2:43AM-0.08m
3:49PM0.46m
3:16AM-0.09m
4:08PM0.46m
3:51AM-0.06m
4:31PM0.46m
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6:28
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Temp °C
30
31
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27
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Feels °C
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32
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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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