
Surf Forecasts:
Ixtapa surf forecast from 30 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 14s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 30 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 14s period, SSW swell with 811 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 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 (Jul 30) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ixtapa in the next 16 days are 1.4m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Thu 30th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Thu 30th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Thu 30th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ixtapa over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty, your local surf reporter, comin' at ya live from the Ixtapa zone.
Right off the bat, we’ve got a fun little pulse of swell rollin’ in starting Thursday morning. The water’s a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, sittin’ at a balmy 89°, so you can leave the thick wetsuit at home.
Thursday morning (30 July) is the standout session of this whole window. Ixtapa is gonna be firing for the experienced crew. We’re lookin’ at a clean 5ft of SSW groundswell, with a solid 14-second period that’ll pack a punch. The combined energy is strong at 1025, and with glassy conditions and a light 3 mph NE breeze, it’s gonna be smooth as silk out there. The water’s a touch warmer than usual, too, which is a nice bonus. Just a heads up, this is a beginner-friendly spot on paper, but at this size, it’s more for the guys who know what they’re doing.
Thursday afternoon gets a bit tricky as the wind swings onshore, so the quality drops right off.
The rest of the first week and into the next is a mixed bag. Friday (31 July) morning cleans up with some cross-offshore wind, dropping to a still-fun 4ft, but the energy is moderate (609). Saturday and Sunday mornings are smaller and glassy, but the swell dips below 3ft. These are good for a log or a longboard, but nothing to get overly excited about.
Now, if you’ve got patience, the second week starts to build again. From Friday (7 August) morning, we see a return of better groundswell. The 18-second period on the morning of the 7th is a real sign of deep ocean energy, and with glassy winds, it’s a promising call. The real highlight of the second week looks to be Sunday (9 August) and Monday (10 August) mornings. Both show clean 4ft SSW swell with cross-offshore breezes and solid energy readings in the 500-600 range. The 20-second period on Monday afternoon is a monster, but it’ll be blown out by a strong cross-onshore, so stick to the morning windows. The standouts for the second week are those mornings from the 9th to the 11th, where the light winds meet that long-period groundswell.
There’s a small drop-off mid-week, but the pattern rebuilds again for the 12th, 13th, and 14th of August mornings. Again, clean conditions, 3ft to 4ft of SW swell, and periods in the 14-17 second range. The energy is moderate, but the consistency and clean winds make these good solid options for a surf.
Overall, the first morning is your best bet for quality and size. After that, it’s a waiting game for the second week’s morning windows.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Thu afternoon, min 27°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 31°C on Sun morning, min 27°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
874 | 811 | 682 | 545 | 451 | 341 | 257 | 257 | 206 | 145 | 147 | 215 | 261 | 159 | 154 | 103 | 85 | 96 | 134 | 130 | 125 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | on | glassy | cross | on | glassy | glassy | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 12:55PM0.53m | 7:59PM0.57m | 12:51PM0.50m | 7:53PM0.56m | 11:32AM0.47m | 7:53PM0.54m | 9:34AM0.49m | 7:54PM0.51m | 8:58AM0.55m | 7:45PM0.47m | 8:51AM0.62m | 7:20PM0.44m | 8:55AM0.69m | 6:52PM0.44m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:23PM0.52m | 4:17AM0.22m | 2:28PM0.49m | 3:55AM0.28m | 2:30PM0.46m | 3:18AM0.32m | 2:50PM0.43m | 2:20AM0.33m | 3:09PM0.41m | 1:33AM0.30m | 3:21PM0.40m | 1:19AM0.23m | 3:24PM0.41m | 1:25AM0.14m | |||||||
6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | |
— | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:19 | — | — | 7:19 | — | — | 7:17 | — | — | 7:17 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 6 | 1 | — | 8 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 6 |
Temp °C | 30 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 28 |
Feels °C | 32 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 34 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | W 6 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 |
874 | 811 | 682 | 545 | 451 | 341 | 257 | 257 | 203 | 41 | 147 | 215 | 261 | 159 | 154 | 103 | 47 | 44 | 55 | 56 | 53 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | SW 15 | SW 15 | W 5 | SSW 12 | W 6 | W 5 | W 5 | WSW 5 | W 8 | S 8 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
112 | 98 | 73 | 51 | 68 | 26 | 112 | 107 | 23 | 145 | 31 | 20 | 19 | 15 | 35 | 50 | 85 | 96 | 134 | 130 | 125 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 11 | SE 7 | SW 18 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SW 16 | W 9 | SSE 8 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | W 5 | WSW 4 | SW 15 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 11 |
39 | 2 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 91 | 25 | 11 | 206 | 118 | 113 | 79 | 57 | 45 | 40 | 7 | 7 | 76 | 55 | 25 | 31 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | W 3 | WNW 3 | WNW 3 | W 9 | W 5 | — | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | 38 | 29 | — | 40 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 534 | 0 | 0 | 530 | 0 | 0 | 710 | 21 | 0 | 530 | 0 | 0 | 530 | 0 | 7 | 184 | 0 | 0 | 538 | 0 |
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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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