Ixtapa Surf Break

Lat Long: 17.66° N 101.61° W

Ixtapa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 25 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ixtapa sea temperature is
31.4° 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 25 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 21s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with 2,434 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 25 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 21s 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 Saturday (Jul 25) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 21s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m 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 2.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 6AM. 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 27) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Sat 25th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 21s
Best Surf 9AM (Sat 25th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 21s
Most Powerful 6AM (Tue 28th Jul)6.5ft (2.0m) 17s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

We’ve got a ripper little window coming up for Ixtapa. The surf is going to build through the weekend and into early next week, with some proper solid, long-period groundswell rolling in from the south-southwest. The water is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, sitting at 89°F, so you can leave the thick wetsuit at home.

The standout of the whole outlook is hands down Saturday morning, July 25th. It’s glassy, the wind is nothing, and the swell is a clean 4 ft from the SW with a period of 21 seconds. That’s a very long period groundswell, which means heaps of energy and proper shape. It’s not huge, but the combined energy is strong at 1143. This is a beginner-friendly break, so the size is perfect for learning, and with that long period, the sets will have real push. Just keep an eye on the crowds, because it can get busy here sometimes.

Sunday morning, July 26th, is also looking excellent. The swell has bumped up to 5 ft from the SW with an 18-second period, and the wind is light and cross-offshore. The combined energy is up to 2110, so it’s got some serious grunt. This is still clean and very surfable for experienced surfers.

Monday morning, July 27th, keeps the quality going. Another 5 ft SW swell at 16 seconds, with light cross-offshore wind. The energy is a massive 2287. It’s a solid run of clean, punchy waves.

Tuesday morning, July 28th, is a real treat. The swell is 7 ft from the SSW, with a 17-second period, and it’s glassy. The energy is 2456. That’s a strong, powerful swell. This is getting into the zone for experienced surfers only, as it’s over 5 ft and pushing. If you’re an advanced surfer, this is the best session of the entire outlook.

The surf then starts to ease down through the rest of the week. Thursday morning, July 30th, and Friday morning, July 31st, still offer clean, glassy conditions with 5 ft and 4 ft swell respectively, but the period drops and the energy fades.

After that, we hit a dry spell. From Saturday, August 1st, through to Thursday, August 7th, the swell drops below 3 ft and the afternoons get chopped by cross-onshore winds. The mornings are often glassy, but the waves are tiny and weak. This is a real lull, with no good surf on offer.

The long-range picture perks up a bit around Sunday, August 9th. The morning is glassy with a 4 ft SSW swell and a 15-second period, giving us a combined energy of 602. It’s a promising signal, but it’s a long way out, so keep your fingers crossed.

Rusty out.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 30°C on Sat morning, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 26°C on Tue afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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2002
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1024
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763
682
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Wind (km/h)
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10
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20
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High Tide
10:49AM0.71m
8:07PM0.51m
11:15AM0.68m
8:06PM0.53m
11:41AM0.65m
8:10PM0.55m
12:08PM0.61m
8:13PM0.56m
12:33PM0.57m
8:10PM0.57m
12:55PM0.53m
7:59PM0.57m
12:51PM0.50m
7:53PM0.56m
Low Tide
4:30PM0.45m
3:26AM0.04m
4:40PM0.48m
3:46AM0.05m
4:46PM0.50m
4:04AM0.07m
4:45PM0.52m
4:18AM0.11m
4:23PM0.53m
4:24AM0.16m
3:23PM0.52m
4:17AM0.22m
2:28PM0.49m
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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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