Ixtapa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming our way for Ixtapa over the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a solid run of surf ahead, starting with a real standout right off the bat. The water is sitting at 88°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you’ll be peeling off the spring suit.

Saturday the 5th morning is the pick of the entire forecast. Ixtapa is waking up to a clean 6ft SSW groundswell with a very long 16-second period. The wind is glassy from the NNE at 3 mph. The wave energy is pumping strong at 1668. This is excellent, powerful surf—definitely for the experienced crew. The offshore wind and long period will set up some beautiful lines, but it’s going to be a bit heavy for beginners. That afternoon, the wind shifts cross-on and the energy drops, so make the most of the morning.

Sunday the 6th morning is still a good option. We’ve got a 5ft SSW swell, still a 15-second period, and a clean cross-off breeze from the NNW at 6 mph. The energy is still moderate at 1131. This is another clean session for the experienced surfers, but the afternoon goes marginal with a cross-on wind.

Monday the 7th morning sees the swell drop to 4ft, but with glassy conditions from the ENE at 3 mph. The period is still a long 14 seconds, and the energy is moderate at 897. There’s a risk of thunderstorms, but the surf will be very good and clean.

Tuesday the 8th morning is a smaller day with 3ft SSW swell, but a clean cross-off breeze from the north. The period is 13 seconds, with energy at 543. It’s a good morning for a longer board or a fun log.

Wednesday the 9th morning brings a 3ft SW swell with a long 16-second period and glassy conditions from the ENE. The energy is 634. Very clean, but small. The afternoon sees a jump in period to 17 seconds and energy to 1000, but the wind turns cross-on, making it tricky.

Thursday the 10th morning is a standout for the week ahead. A 4ft SW swell, 16-second period, and a clean offshore breeze from the north at 6 mph. The energy is 929. This is a very clean, well-shaped morning for experienced surfers.

Friday the 11th morning stays clean with a 4ft SW swell, 15-second period, and a cross-off breeze from the north. Energy is 727. Good, but not the best.

Saturday the 12th morning is a glassy morning with 3ft SW swell, but the period drops to 14 seconds. The energy is 535. It’s a small, clean day for a relaxed paddle.

From Sunday the 13th through to the end of the window, the surf drops off significantly. Most mornings are around 3ft to 3ft, with the occasional glassy or clean window. The energy is low, between 303 and 872. The period gets very long—up to 20 seconds on Friday the 18th morning—which means long, clean lines but very little push. The afternoon winds are mostly cross-on, so the mornings are the only time to get a few small, clean waves. Sunday the 20th morning sees the swell bump up to 3ft with a 19-second period and glassy conditions, but it’s still small.

Overall, the first few days are the real deal. The morning of Saturday the 5th is the absolute standout for the experienced surfers. The run from the 8th to the 12th has some clean, smaller windows. Beyond that, it’s a long wait for small, clean mornings.

Rusty.

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