Ixtapa Surf Break

Ixtapa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 17.66° N 101.61° W

Issued: 5 pm 11 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ixtapa sea temperature is
30.8° C

1.9°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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


Ixtapa surf forecast from 12 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 12 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 16 Jun, 12PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 19s period, SW swell with 1,782 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 11 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 14s 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 Thursday (Jun 11) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 19s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ixtapa in the next 16 days are 1.6m 19s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 16) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Thu 11th Jun)4ft (1.2m) 14s
Best Surf 9PM (Fri 12th Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s
Most Powerful12PM (Tue 16th Jun)5ft (1.6m) 19s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Wed morning, min 27°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
3
3
3
4
1
4
3
1
3
3
2
4
4
2
3
3
2
2
3
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
18
1.2
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
15
1.5
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
14
1.1
SW
21
0.9
SW
21
1.4
SW
19
1.6
SW
19
1.2
SW
18
1.3
SW
18
1.5
SW
18
1.2
SW
16
1.2
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
687
497
482
779
597
1121
892
970
594
508
644
557
1005
749
1475
1782
942
1099
1327
774
728
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
5
NE
5
ESE
10
S
0
NW
5
SE
15
SW
5
NW
0
NNW
15
WSW
10
WNW
5
NNW
15
WSW
5
NW
5
NW
15
WSW
10
W
5
WNW
15
WSW
10
W
0
WNW
Wind State
on
glassy
glassy
on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
6:57PM0.58m
10:44AM0.70m
7:10PM0.59m
11:45AM0.72m
7:18PM0.59m
12:54PM0.73m
2:12PM0.73m
3:29PM0.72m
4:33PM0.72m
Low Tide
3:07PM0.50m
2:42AM0.04m
3:59PM0.55m
3:21AM-0.01m
5:06PM0.58m
4:07AM-0.04m
5:01AM-0.02m
6:04AM0.02m
7:23AM0.09m
9:01AM0.17m
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:11
6:11
6:11
6:11
6:11
6:11
6:11
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:21
7:21
7:21
7:22
7:22
7:22
7:22
7:22
 mm
1
6
2
Temp °C
29
28
29
29
28
29
29
28
28
29
28
29
29
27
29
29
28
30
30
28
30
Feels °C
31
32
31
31
32
31
31
32
31
32
31
31
31
30
32
31
31
32
31
31
32
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
13
1.2
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
13
1.5
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
15
1.5
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
14
1.4
SW
19
1.6
SW
19
1.2
SW
18
1.3
SW
18
1.5
SW
18
1.2
SW
16
1.2
SW
16
Energy kJ
687
497
482
779
402
1121
892
970
594
508
644
557
549
534
1475
1782
942
1099
1327
774
728
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
S
7
0.8
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
18
1.1
SSW
13
1.1
SSW
16
0.1
W
16
0.1
SW
24
0.1
SW
24
0.6
S
8
0.6
S
8
0.6
SW
24
0.7
SW
20
1.1
SW
21
0.9
SW
21
1.1
SSW
13
1
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
12
0.7
SSW
12
0.7
SSW
11
Energy kJ
14
364
448
396
597
5
22
22
44
43
444
392
1005
749
408
372
294
258
258
142
133
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
20
0.2
WSW
6
0.3
SSW
6
0.3
S
6
0.1
S
24
0.1
W
16
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
17
0.6
S
7
0.5
SSW
7
0.5
S
7
0.4
SSE
8
0.4
S
8
0.4
S
8
0.3
SSE
8
0.4
SSE
7
0.1
S
19
0.3
S
7
0.4
S
17
Energy kJ
75
3
7
6
11
5
103
101
40
28
24
21
19
18
11
18
7
9
86
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WSW
6
0.5
W
4
0.3
WSW
6
0.3
W
7
Energy kJ
7
8
8
8
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
4
1
4
3
1
4
3
2
4
4
2
4
4
2
3
3
Distance (km)
450
0
0
1187
0
0
530
0
0
529
21
0
530
0
0
534
195
7
534
99
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Guerrero
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Mexico
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
4
4
3
4
3
2
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
9
4
5
5
4
4
4
5
9
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
4
4
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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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