Ixtapa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s talk about what’s brewing for Ixtapa. First thing, the water is a balmy 89°F, which is 4°F warmer than it should be for this time of year. You’ll be in boardies, for sure.

The week kicks off on Tuesday morning, the 14th. There’s a clean 3ft SSW groundswell with a 13-second period, pumping moderate energy (564). The wind is a light offshore from the NNE, so it’s glassy. A solid, clean wave for the beginners, and it’s a fairly consistent spot. The crowds are “sometimes,” so you might have company, but it’s worth it.

The afternoons get a bit chopped with cross-onshore winds, so mornings are your window. Wednesday the 15th through the weekend follow the same script: glassy mornings with small, clean swell from 2ft to 3ft, mostly from the SSW or SW. Energy stays moderate, between 290 and 471. Nothing big, but it’s rideable and fun.

The first real standout comes on Sunday morning, the 19th. The swell picks up to 4ft from the SW with a 17-second period – that’s long-period groundswell. The energy jumps to a strong 920. With glassy offshore winds from the north, it’ll be clean and lined up. A great option.

The real highlight? Monday morning, the 20th of July. We’re looking at 4ft of SW swell, 16-second period, with a very strong energy of 1247. The wind is glassy from the north. This is excellent, clean surf for experienced surfers – plenty of power without being too crazy.

There’s a bit of a lull mid-week, but then things get interesting. Saturday morning, the 25th, has a 3ft SSW swell, but the period is a massive 21 seconds. That’s extremely long-period groundswell. The energy is very strong at 1207, and the wind is clean offshore. This will be a proper, long-lined swell, but remember that period – it’ll work best on a point or reef.

The next morning, Sunday the 26th, is another beauty. 4ft of SW swell at 18 seconds, with a very strong energy of 1364. Glassy conditions again. This is a top pick.

Heads up: Monday the 27th morning has a massive 13ft SSE swell with a short 12-second period. The energy is huge at 6884. That’s way too big for this break, for experts only, and even then it’s questionable. The wind is glassy, but the size makes it a no-go for most.

After that, the final days settle back into a good rhythm. Tuesday the 28th and Wednesday the 29th both have clean, glassy mornings with 4ft to 4ft of SW groundswell, and very strong energy levels around 1400. Excellent conditions for experienced surfers.

So, the best on offer: the Monday morning, the 20th of July, and the Sunday morning, the 26th of July. Both have clean, powerful, long-period groundswell with glassy conditions. Get on it.

Rusty.

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