Surf Forecasts:
Ixtapa surf forecast from 4 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 4 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 16s period, SW swell with 1,611 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 4 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 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 Friday (Sep 04) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m 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 1.8m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 10s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 10) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Fri 4th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Fri 4th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Fri 4th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ixtapa over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, let's get into it. We've got a solid run of surf coming up on the mainland.
The first standout is Friday morning, September 4th, at Ixtapa. We’re looking at clean, glassy conditions with the water feeling a touch warmer than normal at 87°. The swell is a solid 6 ft from the SSW with a long, juicy period of 17 seconds. The wave energy is strong, coming in at 2089, which means there’s plenty of push. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers. The wind is dead calm, making for that perfect, smooth surface we all chase.
Saturday morning, September 5th, is another good look. The swell dips a bit to 6 ft from the SSW, still with that nice 16-second period. The wind will be light from the NNE, keeping things glassy. Wave energy is still strong at 1668. This is also excellent surf for experienced surfers. The crowds at Ixtapa can be an issue sometimes, but with this quality, it might be worth making the paddle.
Sunday morning, September 6th, the trend continues with a 5 ft SSW swell at a 15-second period. Winds are glassy again from the NNE, and you'll get excellent conditions for experienced surfers again. The energy has dropped a bit to a moderate 1131, but it's still a great morning session.
Monday morning, September 7th, the swell backs off to 4 ft from the SSW, but you’ll find very good, glassy conditions with light NNE winds. Energy is moderate at 660.
We’ll see a bit of a lull in the middle of the week. Tuesday the 8th and Wednesday the 9th are messy with cross-onshore winds and chop, not worth paddling out for.
Thursday morning, September 10th, things turn back on with a clean, offshore wind from the N. The swell is 4 ft from the SW with a long 16-second period, and the wave energy is moderate at 898. It’ll be very good.
Friday the 11th and Saturday the 12th are a mixed bag with clean mornings but choppy afternoons. The energy is dropping.
The wave heights get smaller heading into the second week, but the quality is still there for the right surfer. Monday morning, September 14th, offers a 2 ft SW swell with a long 18-second period and clean offshore winds from the NNE. It’s small but will be fun.
Tuesday morning, September 15th, has a 3 ft SSW swell, glassy conditions, and a 16-second period. Expect very good surf if you have the right board.
Wednesday morning, September 16th, is a repeat performance: 4 ft from the SW, glassy, and a 15-second period. Another very good session.
For the best of the late run, look at Friday morning, September 18th. Dead calm, glassy conditions, a 3 ft SW swell with a very long 20-second period, and strong wave energy at 849. It’ll be very good.
And finally, Saturday morning, September 19th, has the same glassy start with a 3 ft SW swell at 18 seconds. The energy is still strong at 879, making it another promising end to the outlook. There is a risk of thunderstorms, so keep an eye on the sky.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 30°C on Fri afternoon, min 27°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Warm (max 31°C on Mon afternoon, min 26°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | 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 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1970 | 1631 | 1498 | 1479 | 1225 | 911 | 911 | 796 | 638 | 530 | 373 | 362 | 390 | 294 | 381 | 390 | 679 | 594 | 813 | 813 | 883 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 10:17AM0.67m | 9:19PM0.64m | 10:28AM0.61m | 9:52PM0.59m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 3:27AM0.05m | 3:49PM0.35m | 3:53AM0.16m | 4:07PM0.34m | ||||||||
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 | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — |
 | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:57 | — | — | 6:55 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:53 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — |
mm | — | — | 4 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | 8 | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 31 | 33 | 29 |
Feels °C | 32 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 34 | 32 | 32 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | 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 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 1970 | 1631 | 1498 | 1479 | 1225 | 911 | 911 | 796 | 638 | 530 | 373 | 362 | 390 | 294 | 220 | 390 | 679 | 594 | 813 | 813 | 883 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 15 | S 11 | S 11 | W 4 |
| kJ | 115 | 85 | 108 | 178 | 182 | 189 | 182 | 138 | 131 | 100 | 104 | 96 | 74 | 227 | 381 | 210 | 145 | 443 | 85 | 85 | 8 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 7 | S 12 | — | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 20 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SSW 18 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | WNW 10 |
| kJ | 4 | 12 | — | 11 | 10 | 10 | 38 | 20 | 21 | 30 | 44 | 42 | 204 | 83 | 88 | 85 | 58 | 56 | 51 | 49 | 31 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 529 | 0 | 0 | 529 | 0 | 0 | 534 | 0 | 0 | 534 | 0 | 0 | 534 | 0 | 85 | 534 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
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