Ixtapa Surf Break

Lat Long: 17.66° N 101.61° W

Ixtapa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 04 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ixtapa sea temperature is
30.6°C
1.4° 

Ixtapa surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Ixtapa surf forecast from 4 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 7 Oct, 9AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 18s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 10 Oct, 9AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 17s period, SSW swell with 1,383 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 4 Oct, 6PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 14s 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 Sunday (Oct 04) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ixtapa in the next 16 days are 1.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 10) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Sun 4th Oct)3.5ft (1.1m) 14s
Best Surf 9AM (Wed 7th Oct)4ft (1.2m) 18s
Most Powerful 9AM (Sat 10th Oct)5ft (1.5m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ixtapa over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 36mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, fresh winds from the SE by Fri night).

Sunday
4
Monday
5
Tuesday
6
Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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SSW
13
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19
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18
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16
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16
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19
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14
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SSW
18
1.5
SSW
17
1.2
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16
1.5
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16
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Energy kJ
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476
373
357
299
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380
470
905
864
1070
1239
1005
980
716
614
768
1383
691
1170
Wind (km/h)
10
ESE
10
S
10
NNW
0
ESE
10
SW
5
ENE
5
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15
SSE
5
NNE
5
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5
SSW
5
NNE
5
E
15
SE
10
NNE
15
ESE
25
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15
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High Tide
7:21PM0.57m
8:36AM0.79m
7:52PM0.62m
8:54AM0.75m
8:25PM0.64m
9:08AM0.69m
8:59PM0.64m
9:13AM0.63m
9:35PM0.62m
9:04AM0.59m
10:16PM0.58m
8:30AM0.56m
11:26PM0.52m
Low Tide
2:21PM0.31m
1:39AM0.02m
2:34PM0.29m
2:09AM0.06m
2:48PM0.27m
2:38AM0.13m
3:04PM0.25m
3:04AM0.22m
3:20PM0.24m
3:25AM0.32m
3:34PM0.23m
3:33AM0.43m
3:42PM0.23m
2:33AM0.51m
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Temp °C
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27
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Feels °C
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28
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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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