Ixtapa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let me break down what’s coming up for Ixtapa over the next couple of weeks.

Right now, we’ve got a solid run of surf ahead. The first decent window kicks off this Friday morning (September 11th) with a clean, glassy setup. We’re looking at 4ft swell from the SSW with a long 15-second period – proper groundswell energy, with 816 in combined energy. Water temp is sitting at 89°, which is much warmer than usual for the time of year, so you might want to leave the wetsuit at home. That Friday morning is a standout for me: glassy conditions, decent shape, and it’s a beginner-friendly break, so it’s a good time to get out.

Saturday morning (September 12th) is also glassy, with 3ft swell from the SW and a 14-second period. It’s smaller but still very clean. The afternoon gets a bit cross-on and choppy, so aim for early.

The real highlight of the whole forecast though, is Sunday morning, September 20th. That’s the one to circle on your calendar. We’ve got 4ft swell from the SW, 19-second period – that’s very long-period groundswell – and combined energy is a strong 1092. Winds are glassy, totally calm, and conditions are rated excellent for experienced surfers. The swell direction matches the optimum from the south, so Ixtapa’s exposed setup should handle it well. It’s not so big that beginners can’t have a go, but the long period means it’ll be better shaped and more powerful at the point – keep that in mind. Inconsistent? Not really – fairly consistent here. Crowds can show up sometimes, so expect company on that Sunday morning.

Before that, we’ve got some other good mornings. Tuesday 15th morning has 4ft from the SW with clean offshore wind from the N, and 880 energy – nice. Wednesday 16th morning is glassy, 4ft from the SSW, 910 energy. Thursday 17th morning is glassy again, 4ft from the SSW. Friday 18th morning has a bit of offshore breeze, 3ft from the SW but a very long 20-second period – surprisingly clean for the size. And Saturday 19th morning is dead glassy with 3ft from the SW, 18-second period.

After the 20th, the surf keeps coming but it’s a bit more mixed. Monday 21st morning has 4ft from the SW but cross-shore wind, so not as clean. Tuesday 22nd morning is better with cross-offshore breeze and 4ft from the SW. Wednesday 23rd to Friday 25th mornings all have glassy or clean conditions with 3ft to 4ft swell from the SW – small but fun. The second week tails off a bit with smaller swell, around 2ft on Saturday 26th morning, but clean cross-offshore wind and a long 18-second period.

Bottom line: Friday 11th and Sunday 20th mornings are the two best bets. The near-term Friday glass is a sure thing, and the distant Sunday glass is the big energy standout – promising but you know how long-range forecasts can shift. No major gaps of dead days here – there’s surf most mornings through the whole 16 days. If you’re a beginner, stick to the sub-5ft mornings; if you’re experienced, the Sunday 20th is your session.

Rusty.

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