Surf Forecasts:
Ixtapa surf forecast from 9 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 15s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 15s period, SSW swell with 826 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 15s 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 09) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ixtapa in the next 16 days are 1.3m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Thu 9th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Thu 9th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Fri 10th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ixtapa over the next 16 days.
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking for the next couple of weeks.
We’ve got a solid run of surf coming up, no major gaps to speak of—just a few afternoons where the wind might mess things up. The main story is a consistent, long-period SSW swell that will be in the water for days, and the mornings are where it’s at. The water is sitting at 88°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year.
The standout is Ixtapa. Thursday morning, July 9, the swell is a clean 4 ft from the SSW with a 15-second period, and the wind is a light N at 6 mph, making it a cross-offshore breeze. That’s going to give you really clean, lined-up waves. The combined energy is a solid 854 (moderate energy), so there’s plenty of push. This is a good option for beginners, as the size is manageable.
Friday morning, July 10, is even better. The wind goes glassy, dead calm from the ESE at 3 mph, with that same 4 ft SSW swell. That’s as good as it gets for clean conditions. The wave energy is still there at 725. It’s a beginner-friendly wave, but it’ll be smooth and fun for anyone.
The whole first week keeps delivering. Sunday morning, July 12, is glassy again with a 4 ft SSW swell. Tuesday morning, July 14, sees a slight shift to a 4 ft SSE swell, 11-second period, and glassy conditions. The energy is up to 847. The mornings are consistently the best call.
Now, for the second week, the action picks up again. Sunday morning, July 19, the swell switches to a 3 ft SW groundswell with a very long 17-second period. The energy jumps to 1130 (strong), and the wind is glassy from the NNE. This is another excellent window for experienced surfers, as the long period can make the waves a bit more powerful and lined up, though it might be a touch too straight for a beach break. Monday morning, July 20, keeps it going with a 4 ft SW swell, 16 seconds, and a light cross-offshore breeze. The energy is even higher at 1191. Tuesday morning, July 21, also has that same energy with a 4 ft SW swell and glassy wind.
Crowds are possible at Ixtapa, so get out early for the best of it. The long-period swells in the second week are a bit more promising for experienced surfers, and the forecast is looking promising but less certain that far out.
That’s the story. Get on it, especially the mornings.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 31°C on Thu morning, min 27°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 31°C on Sun afternoon, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | |||||||||||||||
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 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSE 11 | SW 18 | SSW 14 | S 9 | S 11 | S 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 815 | 784 | 665 | 665 | 683 | 784 | 706 | 806 | 434 | 602 | 602 | 459 | 342 | 336 | 273 | 419 | 375 | 233 | 162 | 485 | 347 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | on | off | glassy | on | cross | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 9:42AM0.70m | 6:37PM0.52m | 10:09AM0.74m | 7:05PM0.55m | 10:44AM0.76m | 7:39PM0.58m | 11:25AM0.76m | 8:16PM0.60m | 12:10PM0.74m | 8:52PM0.60m | 1:02PM0.70m | 9:24PM0.58m | 2:03PM0.66m | 9:13PM0.53m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:26PM0.48m | 2:15AM0.04m | 3:51PM0.50m | 2:47AM-0.03m | 4:18PM0.52m | 3:25AM-0.08m | 4:48PM0.54m | 4:07AM-0.08m | 5:26PM0.55m | 4:51AM-0.04m | 6:19PM0.55m | 5:37AM0.04m | 8:37PM0.53m | ||||||||
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 | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — |
 | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | 2 | 5 | — | 1 | 7 | — | 2 | 8 | — | 1 | 8 |
Temp °C | 31 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 28 |
Feels °C | 33 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | S 9 | S 11 | S 10 |
| kJ | 815 | 784 | 665 | 665 | 683 | 784 | 706 | 806 | 434 | 602 | 602 | 459 | 342 | 336 | 273 | 419 | 275 | 180 | 162 | 485 | 347 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | S 13 | S 11 | S 10 | S 11 | S 10 | W 5 | S 10 | SSW 16 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | S 11 | SW 16 | SSW 13 |
| kJ | 23 | 84 | 89 | 54 | 57 | 50 | 18 | 67 | 188 | 40 | 56 | 39 | 25 | 303 | 184 | 219 | 212 | 233 | 89 | 264 | 178 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 13 | NW 13 | S 21 | W 4 | W 4 | W 4 | S 10 | W 5 | S 9 | W 5 | W 5 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | S 11 | SW 16 | SSW 13 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 16 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 48 | 12 | 63 | 7 | 8 | 117 | 94 | 22 | 27 | 209 | 375 | 127 | 129 | 59 | 208 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WNW 4 | — | W 4 | W 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 6 | SE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 7 | — | 9 | 19 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 13 | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 509 | 0 | 0 | 529 | 0 | 7 | 529 | 0 | 0 | 184 | 39 | 0 | 534 | 0 | 0 | 534 | 0 | 0 | 509 | 7 |
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