Ixtapa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Look, we’ve got a solid run of surf lining up for Ixtapa over the next couple of weeks. It’s a fairly consistent stretch with a few standout sessions that’ll have you grinning. The water’s sitting at 88.7°, which is a touch warmer than we normally see for this time of year, so a spring suit is your best bet.

The pattern kicks off this Saturday morning, the 22nd of August. We’re looking at a clean 3.0ft SSW swell with a nice 14-second period, and the energy is moderate (555). The wind is a light 6 mph from the north, making it cross-offshore, so the waves should be holding shape and peeling nicely. This is a beginner-friendly break, so it’s a good time to get out there. The crowd factor is “sometimes,” so you might have some company, but it’s nothing to stress about.

Sunday morning, the 23rd, is a cracker. The swell drops slightly to 2.3ft but pulses from the SW with a long 18-second period, which is a proper groundswell. The energy is up to moderate (767). The wind goes glassy – a dead calm 3 mph from the NNE. That’s about as clean as it gets. The waves will be a bit more drawn-out and better suited to the point setup here, so expect some fun, lined-up rides.

Monday the 24th keeps the good times rolling. The morning session has a 2.3ft SW swell, 17-second period, and clean offshore wind from the NNE at 3 mph. The afternoon gets even better: a glassy calm with 3.0ft SSW swell, 16-second period, and moderate energy (678). It’s a dreamy afternoon for a paddle.

Tuesday the 25th through Thursday the 27th stays consistent with waist-high SW swells in the 2.0ft to 2.3ft range, periods around 16 to 18 seconds. The mornings are clean with cross-offshore or glassy conditions. The energy sits in the moderate zone (313 to 600). Nothing huge, but plenty of fun, clean waves.

Now, the real standout comes in the second week. Friday the 28th of August is a beauty. The morning has a 4.0ft SW swell, 17-second period, and glassy conditions from a 3 mph easterly wind. The energy is strong (947). That’s a solid, punchy swell with perfect shape. This is the best on offer for the first week. The afternoon sees the swell bump to 5.2ft, but it gets a bit cross-onshore, so stick to the morning.

Saturday the 29th is another bell-ringer. The morning delivers a 5.6ft SW swell, 16-second period, with a clean cross-offshore wind from the NNW at 6 mph. The energy is very strong (1584). This is a proper session for experienced surfers – the waves will have some real power, and the wind is keeping them clean. The afternoon gets choppy, so get it while it’s good.

Sunday the 30th through to Wednesday the 2nd of September drops back into the 3.0ft to 4.6ft range, with glassy mornings and clean conditions. The energy stays moderate (526 to 790). Nice, consistent waves for the intermediate crew.

But the absolute best of the whole outlook is Thursday the 3rd of September. The morning is magic: 3.0ft from the SW, but look at that period – 20 seconds! That’s a very long period groundswell. The energy is strong (1254), and the wind is glassy from the NE at 3 mph. The waves will be lined-up, powerful, and with long lulls between sets. This is a spot for experienced surfers, as the break will be handling a lot of energy. The afternoon climbs to 5.6ft from the SSW, but it gets onshore, so the morning is the window.

Friday the 4th of September is the absolute standout. You’re looking at a 6.6ft SSW swell, 18-second period, with a total calm – zero wind – and glassy conditions. The energy is very strong (3242). That is a serious swell. It’s in the expert-only zone, so if you’ve got the skills, this is the session to circle. The waves will be big, powerful, and clean. Don’t even think about this one if you’re not comfortable in overhead-plus surf.

Saturday the 5th of September morning holds at 5.6ft from the SSW, glassy, and strong energy (1785). The afternoon, however, jumps to 9.8ft from the south with a short 16-second period, and the energy is massive (7506). That’s too big for this break – it’s more of a kite-surfing setup by then.

Sunday the 6th of September morning has a 8.2ft SSW swell, 10-second period, and clean cross-offshore wind. The energy is very strong (2512). This is still expert-only territory, and the shorter period means it’ll be a bit more lumpy, but still rideable for the brave.

Overall, don’t miss the 28th morning, the 29th morning, and for the big-wave crew, the 4th of September is your date. The

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