Surf Forecasts:
Ixtapa surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 18s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 16s period, SSW swell with 1,339 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 15s 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 (Aug 26) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ixtapa in the next 16 days are 1.7m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ixtapa over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, and I've got a good look at the coming weeks for Ixtapa. We're in for a solid, drawn-out run of south swell, with a real standout window that's got me buzzing.
The forecast kicks off with a moderate but clean start. Wednesday morning, the 26th of August, we're looking at a 2ft south-west swell, a long 16-second period, and glassy conditions. The water's sitting right around average for this time of year, so no surprises there. The combined energy is moderate (302). It's a nice little intro, but the real fun is still building.
Thursday morning, the 27th, picks up with a similar 2ft south-west swell, but the period stretches to 18 seconds and the energy jumps to 593. Still glassy, and it's feeling like the swell is starting to get its act together. The afternoons get a bit dicey with onshore winds, so stick to the mornings.
Now, here's the standout. From Friday the 28th of August right through to Saturday the 5th of September, the mornings are where it's at. That Friday morning we see 4ft from the south-southwest at 17 seconds, with a cross-offshore breeze and a clean surface. The energy is strong (1092). Friday afternoon is even bigger at 5ft from the south-west with a 18-second period, and the energy is very strong (1942). This is fully firing for experienced surfers.
The real gem, though, is Saturday morning, the 29th of August. A 5ft south-west swell, 16-second period, and glassy perfection. The energy is reading a massive 1734. This is the session to circle on the calendar. The water is still average temp, the wind is dead calm, and it's all lining up. Because this is a long-period groundswell, it'll be best on a point or reef setup, but Ixtapa handles it well.
The pattern continues with clean mornings and a bit of afternoon cross-on sickness. We see another standout window on Thursday the 3rd of September, with a 5ft south-west swell and 17-second period, glassy again, energy at 1401. Friday the 4th holds 6ft from the south-southwest, 17 seconds, and a clean cross-off breeze—energy at 1838. Saturday the 5th is similar, 5ft south-southwest, with glassy conditions in the afternoon pushing energy to 1039.
The second week, from the 6th of September onwards, the swell eases a touch but stays consistent. Mornings remain the pick, with a 4ft south-southwest swell on the 6th, 14 seconds, and clean cross-off wind. The 7th sees glassy 4ft south-southwest, and the 8th kicks back up with a 5ft south-west and an 18-second period, glassy again, with energy at 1868. The 9th holds a similar 5ft south-west, 16 seconds, glassy. The 10th of September is the last call, with a 4ft south-southwest swell, but a cross-onshore wind steals the show.
So, if you're looking for the absolute best, make a plan for Saturday the 29th of August, and then the 3rd through 5th of September. The mornings are consistently the cleanest, with glassy to cross-off winds. The swell direction is bang on from the south to south-west, and the energy is strong to very strong for most of that run. Crowds are sometimes an issue here, but with this much swell on offer, there'll be waves for everyone.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 30°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 31°C on Sat afternoon, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 18 | SW 14 | SW 20 | SSW 17 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
248 | 176 | 171 | 273 | 251 | 306 | 744 | 1249 | 1271 | 1224 | 1163 | 869 | 846 | 682 | 493 | 472 | 406 | 357 | 346 | 317 | 261 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross | glassy | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 10:36AM0.61m | 8:33PM0.59m | 10:34AM0.57m | 8:47PM0.59m | 10:22AM0.54m | 8:59PM0.57m | 9:53AM0.53m | 9:03PM0.53m | 9:03AM0.54m | 8:50PM0.47m | 8:20AM0.59m | 8:15PM0.42m | 8:04AM0.66m | 7:33PM0.39m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:43PM0.44m | 3:38AM0.14m | 3:35PM0.43m | 3:42AM0.21m | 3:28PM0.40m | 3:34AM0.29m | 3:25PM0.37m | 3:06AM0.35m | 3:28PM0.35m | 2:01AM0.38m | 3:32PM0.33m | 00:44AM0.34m | 3:27PM0.33m | 00:27AM0.26m | |||||||
6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | |
— | 7:05 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 18 | 4 | — | — | — | — | 9 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 |
Feels °C | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 34 | 35 | 34 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SSW 17 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
248 | 176 | 171 | 251 | 251 | 264 | 744 | 1249 | 1271 | 1224 | 1163 | 869 | 846 | 682 | 493 | 472 | 406 | 357 | 346 | 317 | 261 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 20 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 10 | SW 8 | SW 8 | WSW 10 | WSW 11 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 |
35 | 32 | 157 | 273 | 209 | 306 | 171 | 473 | 549 | 497 | 332 | 150 | 105 | 72 | 120 | 143 | 94 | 103 | 65 | 137 | 163 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 7 | SSW 11 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 9 | SW 13 | S 9 | S 9 | W 5 | W 5 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 17 |
19 | 40 | 32 | 26 | 38 | 111 | 55 | 52 | 16 | 14 | 51 | 26 | 36 | 20 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 84 | 155 | 209 | 243 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | WSW 7 | W 4 | W 8 | W 4 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 3 | WNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 9 | 7 | 34 | 14 | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 530 | 0 | 0 | 534 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 534 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 0 | 0 | 529 | 0 | 0 | 204 | 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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