Ixtapa Surf Break

Lat Long: 17.66° N 101.61° W

Ixtapa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 15 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ixtapa sea temperature is
31.5° C
2.1° 

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


Ixtapa surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period, SW swell with 813 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 15 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period with SW 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 Wednesday (Jul 15) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ixtapa in the next 16 days are 1.3m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Wed 15th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 16s
Best Surf 6AM (Mon 20th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 16s
Most Powerful 6AM (Mon 20th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s get into it. The forecast is looking pretty good for Ixtapa over the next couple of weeks. There’s a bit of a slow start, but once it gets going, there’s some real quality on the cards.

We kick things off on Wednesday the 15th with a small, clean start. The morning is the pick, with a 2ft SW groundswell rolling in at a long 16 seconds, and the wind is glassy out of the north. The water is sitting at 89°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year – you’ll be feeling that tropical bathwater. The combined energy is moderate (420), but it’s a friendly little wave for beginners. The afternoons get a bit choppy as the wind swings onshore, so stick to the early sessions.

Thursday the 16th is more of the same – a slightly better 3ft SSW swell in the morning with glassy conditions. Clean, small, and fun for a learner or a longboard. The afternoons get messy again.

Friday the 17th sees a bit of a bump up to 3ft, but the wind is cross-shore, making it a bit bumpy. It’s still surfable, but not the best. Saturday the 18th is a write-off in the afternoon, but the morning offers a glassy 2ft with a very long 19-second period, clean and lined up.

Now, here’s where it starts to get interesting. Sunday the 19th morning is a standout. The swell jumps to 3ft from the SW at 17 seconds, with light cross-offshore winds. The combined energy is strong (968), and the conditions are clean. This is a solid, fun size for the intermediate surfer.

But the real highlight is Monday the 20th. The morning is firing – 4ft of SW groundswell at 16 seconds, glassy conditions, and a combined energy of 1032, which is strong. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers. The water is still warm, and the crowds are only sometimes an issue, so you can get a few good ones to yourself.

The good run continues. Tuesday the 21st morning has 4ft with glassy winds, very good. Then we hit a bit of a lull around Wednesday the 22nd and Thursday the 23rd, with the swell dropping back under 3ft. Still clean in the mornings, but smaller.

Now, look ahead to Friday the 24th. The morning brings a 2ft swell, but check the period – 24 seconds! That’s a very long period groundswell, and the combined energy is strong (851). It’s clean, but that long period might make it a bit straight at the beach break. Best on a point or reef if you can find one.

The absolute standout of the whole forecast is Saturday the 25th. The morning is glassy with a 4ft SW groundswell at 20 seconds, and the combined energy is very strong (1173). This is excellent surf for experienced surfers. The waves will have serious push and shape.

Sunday the 26th holds 5ft with glassy conditions – another excellent morning for the experienced crew. Monday the 27th sees the swell building to 5ft, still clean in the morning, but that’s getting into expert territory. Tuesday the 28th and Wednesday the 29th mornings are both glassy with 5ft and 4ft respectively, both excellent for those who know what they’re doing.

Finally, on Thursday the 30th, the morning is glassy with a 5ft SSW swell, but the afternoon is where it gets wild. The swell jumps to 8ft from the S, with a combined energy of 3526 – that’s very strong, powerful surf. The wind is glassy, so it’ll be a clean, heavy, expert-only session. This is one for the chargers.

Overall, the best on offer is Monday the 20th morning for a perfect mix of size and clean conditions, and Saturday the 25th morning for the quality of the long-period groundswell.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 31°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 31°C on Sat afternoon, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Height (m)
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SSW
12
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16
0.9
SSW
13
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12
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.9
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13
0.7
SSW
12
0.6
SW
17
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19
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19
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16
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15
1.2
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
214
310
254
172
174
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282
152
243
219
181
454
580
648
669
813
793
733
606
471
363
Wind (km/h)
5
N
10
WSW
5
NNE
5
N
15
SW
0
SSW
10
ESE
10
WSW
5
E
10
NNW
15
WSW
10
NW
10
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15
WNW
5
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5
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5
NE
5
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SSW
5
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Wind State
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High Tide
2:03PM0.66m
9:13PM0.53m
3:18PM0.62m
4:42PM0.60m
5:47AM0.43m
5:47PM0.58m
7:26AM0.54m
6:34PM0.57m
8:14AM0.63m
7:11PM0.55m
8:52AM0.69m
7:40PM0.53m
Low Tide
8:37PM0.53m
6:29AM0.15m
7:47AM0.28m
00:30AM0.37m
10:42AM0.37m
00:45AM0.29m
12:46PM0.39m
1:12AM0.22m
2:00PM0.39m
1:40AM0.17m
2:51PM0.39m
2:05AM0.12m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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