Ixtapa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Well folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down the surf outlook for Ixtapa over the next 16 days.

It’s starting slow today, Sunday the 23rd, with only a weak 3ft SSW swell and choppy onshore wind. Not worth the hassle. But the wait is short.

Monday the 24th morning is where we get things lit. The swell drops to a clean 2ft out of the SW, but the 17-second period is the real story – that’s proper groundswell with some power. The wind is light and cross-offshore, so the surface will be clean. This is a solid session for the beginner-friendly setup here. The water is 89°, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, so the trunks will be plenty.

Tuesday the 25th morning keeps the groove going with a 2ft SW groundswell and clean offshore wind. Consistency is in our favor at Ixtapa, and it’s still a perfect window for the less experienced surfers.

The real standouts start showing up later in the week. Thursday the 27th morning is pure glass, no wind at all – you can’t beat that. The swell is 2ft from the SW with a super long 18-second period. This groundswell will draw some nice lines across the point and reef setups. Not huge, but silky and rewarding.

If you’ve got some experience and want more size, circle Friday the 28th morning. We’ve got a 4ft SW groundswell (17 seconds) with glassy conditions. The combined energy is ramping up strong. Saturday the 29th morning pushes that even further: a 6ft SW swell with glassy wind again. That’s solid, powerful surf. This is prime for any experienced surfer wanting an early session. Both Friday and Saturday look excellent.

By Sunday the 30th morning, the swell eases a little to 5ft, but it’s still clean and glassy. A great option if the bigger days are too hectic.

Towards the end of the second week, keep an eye on Thursday the 3rd of September morning. This one’s a standout: a solid 5ft SW swell with a long 19-second period, glassy again, and the energy is nearly 2000. That’s serious grunt for the reefs and points. By Friday the 4th morning, it’s even bigger – 6ft from the SW with clean cross-offshore wind, and the energy is huge. That’s expert waves, no doubt. Both Thursday and Friday mornings look excellent for those who can handle it. It’s a long way out, so some caution, but the signs are really good.

Don’t bother with the afternoons – the winds shift onshore or cross-on and mess up the surface. Stick to the morning windows. The biggest gap in quality was today’s slow start, but once it fires up, Ixtapa delivers a consistent, clean run.

Rusty out.

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