Ixtapa Surf Break

Lat Long: 17.66° N 101.61° W

Ixtapa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 25 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ixtapa sea temperature is
31.3° C
1.7° 

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


Ixtapa surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 26 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 19s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with 2,434 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 26 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 19s 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 Sunday (Jul 26) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 11s. 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 2.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 26) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Sun 26th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 19s
Best Surf 3AM (Sun 26th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 19s
Most Powerful 3AM (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 take a look at what’s coming up for Ixtapa over the next couple of weeks. We’ve got a pretty strong run of solid, long-period groundswell from the south-southwest kicking things off, so don’t sleep on the early window.

The action starts this Saturday afternoon, the 25th of July. The swell is already pumping at 5ft from the SW, with a juicy 19-second period. That’s proper groundswell, and at this spot, that long period will wrap in nicely, giving you some real push. The water is a balmy 89°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. The afternoon wind though, is a gentle cross-onshore from the south, so it’s going to be a bit lumpy and marginal.

Now, Sunday morning, the 26th, is your first real standout. We’ve got the same 5ft of SW swell, with that long 18-second period, and the wind goes completely glassy – dead calm. Zero wind. That’s what we live for. The surf report calls it excellent for experienced surfers, and that’s the word. The energy is pumping with a combined swell energy of 1942 (moderate to strong). It’s going to be clean, lined up, and powerful. If you can handle it, this is the session to circle.

The same wonderful conditions roll into Monday morning, the 27th. Still glassy, with a slight air from the north, and the swell holds at 5ft from the SW with a 16-second period. The energy is actually stronger here, at 2227, so there’s plenty of push. Again, excellent for experienced surfers.

Tuesday morning, the 28th, the swell bumps up to 7ft from the SSW, period 17 seconds. With the wind going glassy again from the ESE, it’s another morning of epic conditions. The combined energy is a hefty 2475 (strong). At 7ft with that long period, this is expert territory. The power will be significant, so leave your foamie at home.

We see a trend of clean, glassy mornings right through to Friday the 31st, though the swell does back off a touch. By Thursday the 30th, we’re down to 5ft from the SSW, but still with glassy conditions in the morning and a combined energy of 1057 (moderate).

After that first week, the swell really fades. Saturday the 1st of August sees a drop to 3ft, and the energy is down to 483 (weak). The glassy mornings continue for a few days, but the waves are just getting small. By the 2nd of August we’re down to 2ft, and while the mornings are still clean, it’s more of a longboard session.

From around the 3rd of August onward, there’s a real lull. The swell drops into the 1ft to 3ft range for a solid week. Energy readings are mostly in the 100-400 range, which is weak. There are still some clean, glassy mornings, but you’re looking at tiny, weak waves. It’s not great paddle surfing, to be honest.

If you’ve got a kite, the afternoons around the 5th and 6th of August pick up a bit of cross-onshore breeze, but for a surfer, this is a period of waiting. The models show a little pulse of longer-period energy coming back around the 7th and 8th of August, with swell hitting 3ft from the SSW and a 16-second period, but it’s still small. Glassy mornings will be rideable on a log, but don't expect much.

The standout is hands down Sunday morning, the 26th of July. Glassy conditions on a solid 5ft, 18-second SW groundswell with strong energy. Monday the 27th and Tuesday the 28th mornings are also absolute gems for the experienced crew. After that, it’s a slow fade into small, clean conditions for the second week.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 30°C on Fri afternoon, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
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SW
19
1.6
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18
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18
1.8
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1.5
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16
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1.6
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1.5
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1.4
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1.3
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1.2
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1
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1845
1553
1518
1952
1172
1799
2113
2283
2002
1857
1608
1327
1024
874
811
692
506
484
341
Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
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
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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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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