Ixtapa Surf Break

Lat Long: 17.66° N 101.61° W

Ixtapa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 24 Aug 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 24 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 17s period, SSW swell with 2,113 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 17s 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 Monday (Aug 24) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ixtapa in the next 16 days are 1.9m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore 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 25) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Mon 24th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 17s
Best Surf12AM (Sat 29th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 16s
Most Powerful 6PM (Fri 28th Aug)6ft (1.9m) 17s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, surfers, Rusty here with a look at what Ixtapa’s got cooking for us over the next couple of weeks. It’s a bit of a mixed bag to start, but there are some absolute gems hiding in the second week if you’re patient.

The surf is pretty small to kick things off, but don’t write it off. We’ve got a moderate energy groundswell rolling in from the South-west, sitting around 650 (moderate wave energy) Monday morning, but the wind is all wrong – cross-on from the Southeast at 16 mph, so it’s gonna be choppy and tough. Not worth paddling out for that one. The rest of the first week stays on the smaller side. We do get clean conditions kicking in Tuesday the 25th morning with a light offshore from the NNE at 6 mph, and the swell hangs around 2 ft from the SW with a solid 16-second period. That’s proper groundswell, so the sets will have some push, and the mixing bowl at Ixtapa will offer up some clean little waves. It’s a beginner-friendly spot anyway, so that’s perfect for a learner session. By Wednesday the 26th morning, it goes glassy with a whisper of wind from the NE, making it as smooth as a mirror. The swell’s still small at 2 ft, but the energy is there (271). Then Thursday the 27th morning is another glassy one with a touch more size at 2 ft and a super long 18-second period. That’s a long period swell, so the wave shape should be nice and lined up, making it easier to pick off the runners.

Now, the real standout is coming up on Thursday the 3rd of September morning. We’ve got a very strong energy reading of 1737, with a 4 ft swell from the SSW and an incredible 19-second period. The wind is glassy from the NNW at just 3 mph. This is the kind of morning you dream about – clean, powerful, long-period groundswell. The water temperature is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, sitting at 89°, so you won’t need a wetsuit. Keep in mind, the swell is just under 5 ft, so it’s still manageable for a wide range of skill levels, but the power from that period will make it feel punchy.

The absolute best on offer, though, is Friday the 4th of September morning. The swell bumps up to 7 ft from the SSW with a 17-second period, and the wave energy is cranking at 2547 (very strong wave energy). The wind is glassy again from the NNW. That’s a solid size, and with that much energy, it’s going to be a scene for experienced surfers only – the line-up will be intense, and you’ll need to know what you’re doing. This is the session to circle on the calendar.

Later, on Saturday the 5th of September morning, it’s still solid at 6 ft from the SSW, glassy, with energy at 1471. Another fantastic window, but still on the more powerful side.

After that, the swell slowly drops back down. Sunday the 6th morning is clean with a cross-offshore wind, but the size drops to 5 ft. Then we get another surprise on Tuesday the 8th of September morning: a glassy 3 ft swell from the SW with a very long 19-second period, and energy back up to 1009 (moderate wave energy). That’ll be a clean, playful day for the longboard or a fun mid-length.

The real story here is the second week. Those mornings on the 3rd, 4th, and 5th of September are going to be memorable. Get after it.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 31°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 31°C on Fri afternoon, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
10:19AM0.68m
8:12PM0.56m
10:31AM0.65m
8:21PM0.58m
10:36AM0.61m
8:33PM0.59m
10:34AM0.57m
8:47PM0.59m
10:22AM0.54m
8:59PM0.57m
9:53AM0.53m
9:03PM0.53m
9:03AM0.54m
8:50PM0.47m
Low Tide
3:46PM0.42m
3:14AM0.05m
3:47PM0.44m
3:28AM0.09m
3:43PM0.44m
3:38AM0.14m
3:35PM0.43m
3:42AM0.21m
3:28PM0.40m
3:34AM0.29m
3:25PM0.37m
3:06AM0.35m
3:28PM0.35m
2:01AM0.38m
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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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