
Surf Forecasts:
Ixtapa surf forecast from 13 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 17s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period, SW swell with 813 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 13 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 13s 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 Monday (Jul 13) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s. 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 9AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy 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 Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Mon 13th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ixtapa over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the line for us.
We’ve got a pretty solid run of surf ahead, starting with some clean, manageable waves this morning and building into some real standout sessions next week. The water is sitting at 89°F which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you’ll be comfortable in boardshorts.
Monday morning we’re already off to a good start. Ixtapa is seeing a 3ft SSW swell with a 14-second period, and the wind is a light cross-off from the NNW at 9 mph. The combined energy is moderate (497), and it’s clean. Expect good surf conditions, perfect for a session to ease into the week.
Monday afternoon drops off a bit with a cross-on breeze, so don’t expect much.
Tuesday morning is a beauty. The swell drops slightly to 3ft, still from the SSW, period 13 seconds, but the wind goes light and cross-off from the north at 6 mph. Conditions are clean. This is a very good surf window.
Wednesday morning stays small but clean, with a 2ft SW swell and a 16-second period. The wind is a slight cross-off from the NW at 3 mph. It’s clean, but the energy is on the weaker side (409). Still, for a longboard or a fun board, it’ll be glassy.
Friday morning is where it starts to get exciting. Surfline is showing glassy conditions with the wind dead calm from the north at 3 mph. Swell is 3ft from the SSW, 13-second period, and the energy is moderate (512). This is a very good surf window, and it’s going to be clean as a whistle.
Saturday morning the wind goes completely calm, flat calm, with a glassy surface. The swell is 2ft but it’s a long-period SW groundswell at 19 seconds, energy is moderate (524). That long period will make for some nice, lined-up waves, but it’s on the small side. For the experienced surfer, it’s going to be a treat.
Sunday morning brings a bigger pulse. The swell jumps to 3ft from the SW, 17-second period, and the energy is strong (893). The wind is glassy from the NE at 3 mph. This is a very good surf window.
Monday, July 20th is our first true standout. The morning is glassy, absolutely calm, with a 4ft SW swell at 16 seconds. The combined energy is strong (1087). This is excellent surf for experienced surfers. The swell is not too big for a good paddler, but it’s pushing into the zone where beginners might find it a bit much. The long period at a beach break can make it a bit straight, but for a point or reef, it will be firing.
Sunday, July 26th is another big one. The morning is glassy, with a 4ft SW swell and a very long 19-second period. The energy is high (1234). This is excellent surf for experienced surfers again. That very long period means the sets will be powerful and well-spaced. Paddling out will be easier between sets.
Monday, July 27th is the final standout. Morning glass, 3ft SW swell, 18-second period, energy is strong (1055). Another excellent session for experienced surfers.
The afternoons during this whole run are mostly a write-off with cross-on or onshore breezes, so stick to the mornings. There’s a gap of a few days in the middle of the second week with no real recommendations, but the run from the 20th through the 27th has some absolute crackers in the mornings.
This is a great outlook for the area. The forecasts are solid for the near term, and those long-range standouts (July 20, 26, 27) are promising. Get your wax ready.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 31°C on Tue afternoon, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 30°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | |||||||||||||||
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 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 17 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
347 | 336 | 273 | 269 | 375 | 237 | 214 | 367 | 254 | 172 | 148 | 171 | 282 | 152 | 243 | 219 | 181 | 389 | 580 | 648 | 677 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | cross | glassy |
High Tide | 12:10PM0.74m | 8:52PM0.60m | 1:02PM0.70m | 9:24PM0.58m | 2:03PM0.66m | 9:13PM0.53m | 3:18PM0.62m | 4:42PM0.60m | 5:47AM0.43m | 5:47PM0.58m | 7:26AM0.54m | 6:34PM0.57m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 5:26PM0.55m | 4:51AM-0.04m | 6:19PM0.55m | 5:37AM0.04m | 8:37PM0.53m | 6:29AM0.15m | 7:47AM0.28m | 00:30AM0.37m | 10:42AM0.37m | 00:45AM0.29m | 12:46PM0.39m | 1:12AM0.22m | |||||||||
6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | |
— | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:23 | — | |
mm | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 3 | — | 3 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Temp °C | 28 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 29 |
Feels °C | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSE 9 | SSW 13 | S 7 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SSW 10 | SSW 8 |
347 | 336 | 186 | 269 | 86 | 237 | 169 | 367 | 249 | 172 | 115 | 171 | 282 | 152 | 195 | 180 | 137 | 389 | 580 | 289 | 194 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSW 13 | SSE 8 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 12 | SW 15 | SSE 8 | SW 17 | SW 19 | SW 19 | S 13 | S 8 | SW 17 | SW 16 |
55 | 92 | 273 | 83 | 257 | 197 | 214 | 310 | 254 | 163 | 144 | 106 | 104 | 55 | 243 | 219 | 181 | 171 | 140 | 648 | 677 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 6 | S 7 | SSW 21 | S 7 | S 7 | S 14 | S 13 | SW 19 | SW 15 | SSE 7 | SW 16 | S 7 | S 6 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 |
95 | 303 | 184 | 209 | 375 | 19 | 26 | 43 | 38 | 23 | 148 | 130 | 126 | 106 | 29 | 125 | 24 | 29 | 173 | 116 | 80 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 239 | 0 | 0 | 501 | 0 | 0 | 529 | 5 | 0 | 529 | 0 | 0 | 537 | 0 | 0 | 534 | 0 | 0 | 184 | 0 |
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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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