Surf Forecasts:
Ixtapa surf forecast from 28 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with 1,977 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 16s 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 Tuesday (Jul 28) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ixtapa in the next 16 days are 2.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Tue 28th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Tue 28th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Tue 28th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ixtapa over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it for Ixtapa.
We’ve got a real solid run of surf kicking off straight away, with a proper groundswell from the south-southwest that’s packing some serious punch. The water’s a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, sitting at 88°F, so you won’t need a thick suit.
The standout session is Tuesday morning, July 28th. It’s a big one. We’re looking at a clean 7ft swell from the SSW with a very long period of 17 seconds, and the wind is glassy, dead calm from the north. The energy is pumping, strong to very strong (2425), and with offshore winds and that kind of period, Ixtapa is going to be lined up and powerful. This is for experienced surfers only though, as the size is well over 8ft. The crowds might be a factor, but for a morning like this, it’s worth it.
Wednesday morning, July 29th, is another beauty. The swell drops just a touch to 6ft SSW, still a very long 16-second period, and again, flat calm, glassy conditions. The energy is still strong (1834). This is top-tier, powerful surf, ideal for the experienced crew.
Thursday morning, July 30th, the swell eases to 5ft from the SSW, period still a solid 14 seconds, and it’s glassy again. The energy is moderate (1025). This is still excellent, clean surf, and the size is starting to become more manageable for strong intermediates.
Friday morning, July 31st, the swell is 4ft SSW, 13-second period, glassy with a light NNW air. The energy is moderate (631). This is a very good morning, clean and fun.
We then have a bit of a lull through the weekend and into early next week. The swell drops right off, with heights down around 2ft to 2ft through August 4th. The wind stays clean on a few mornings, but the size is just tiny. There’s a decent gap of a few days with only small, marginal waves.
Things start to look more interesting again from Thursday, August 7th. The swell picks back up to 2ft from the SSW, but with a very long 18-second period, and there’s a clean window on Friday morning, August 8th, with 2ft SSW and a 17-second period, and light offshore winds. The energy is moderate (480). This is a promising, clean surf option for the more experienced crew on the longer boards.
The pattern builds into the following week. Sunday morning, August 9th, has 4ft SSW, 14-second period, and flat calm, glassy conditions. The energy is moderate (554). This is very good, clean surf.
Monday morning, August 10th, is a highlight in the second week. The swell is 3ft from the SSW, 13-second period, but the wind is offshore from the NNE. The energy is moderate (686). This is clean, offshore surf.
Tuesday morning, August 11th, is another cracker. Flat calm, glassy, with a 2ft but very long period 19-second swell from the SW. The energy is moderate (603). This is a very clean, long-period groundswell, perfect for the point or reef setups.
Wednesday morning, August 12th, finishes the outlook nicely. 4ft from the SW, 17-second period, and clean cross-offshore winds. The energy is moderate (973). This is another very good, quality session on offer.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 30°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 31°C on Sat afternoon, min 27°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | |||||||||||||||
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 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 14 | SSW 12 | SW 13 | SSW 14 | SW 12 | SSW 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 2283 | 2002 | 1834 | 1608 | 1405 | 1024 | 874 | 811 | 682 | 545 | 451 | 341 | 257 | 257 | 169 | 145 | 147 | 172 | 232 | 159 | 116 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 12:08PM0.61m | 8:13PM0.56m | 12:33PM0.57m | 8:10PM0.57m | 12:55PM0.53m | 7:59PM0.57m | 12:51PM0.50m | 7:53PM0.56m | 11:32AM0.47m | 7:53PM0.54m | 9:34AM0.49m | 7:54PM0.51m | 8:58AM0.55m | 7:45PM0.47m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:45PM0.52m | 4:18AM0.11m | 4:23PM0.53m | 4:24AM0.16m | 3:23PM0.52m | 4:17AM0.22m | 2:28PM0.49m | 3:55AM0.28m | 2:30PM0.46m | 3:18AM0.32m | 2:50PM0.43m | 2:20AM0.33m | 3:09PM0.41m | 1:33AM0.30m | |||||||
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 | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — |
 | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:19 | — | — | 7:19 | — |
mm | 1 | 2 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 3 | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 28 |
Feels °C | 32 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 34 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 33 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 13 | SSW 14 | SW 12 | SSW 13 |
| kJ | 2283 | 2002 | 1834 | 1608 | 1405 | 1024 | 874 | 811 | 682 | 545 | 451 | 341 | 257 | 257 | 164 | 145 | 147 | 172 | 232 | 159 | 116 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 9 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | W 12 | W 11 | W 10 | W 11 | W 10 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | SW 14 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 |
| kJ | 83 | 180 | 158 | 216 | 191 | 127 | 112 | 98 | 110 | 73 | 72 | 72 | 73 | 48 | 169 | 29 | 31 | 22 | 22 | 15 | 16 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 13 | SSW 6 | SE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 9 | SE 8 | SSE 11 | SE 7 | SW 18 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | W 4 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 13 | SSE 12 | S 9 |
| kJ | 59 | 14 | 9 | 10 | 16 | 3 | 39 | 2 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 91 | 112 | 107 | 9 | 119 | 113 | 80 | 57 | 45 | 37 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 4 | — | W 4 | W 4 | — | — | — | SE 7 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | 3 | 19 | — | — | — | 14 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 530 | 0 | 0 | 534 | 0 | 0 | 534 | 0 | 0 | 530 | 0 | 0 | 530 | 0 | 0 | 530 | 39 | 5 | 99 | 0 |
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