
Surf Forecasts:
Ixtapa surf forecast from 25 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 17s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 17s period, SSW swell with 2,998 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 25 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 21s 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 Saturday (Jul 25) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 21s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ixtapa in the next 16 days are 2.2m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 21s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ixtapa over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a good look at what’s on offer for the Ixtapa region over the next couple of weeks. We’ve got a solid run of swell coming in, and the early part of the forecast is looking real tasty.
We kick off this Friday the 24th of July with a nice clean start. The morning session is the one to be on. The wind is glassy from the NNE at only 3 mph, and we’ve got a playful 3 ft swell rolling in from the SSW. The water is a warm 88°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you’re in for a comfortable paddle. The combined energy is a moderate 881, but the period on this is a very long 24 seconds. That means real groundswell energy, proper shape, and long waits between sets. This is a point break setup, so that long period will work a treat. The standout of the whole first week is the weekend. Saturday the 25th morning is prime: clean 4 ft from the SW, light cross-offshore breeze, and combined energy climbing to a strong 1119. But the real magic looks like Sunday the 26th. Sunday morning is dead calm, glassy conditions with a solid 5 ft SSW swell. That’s a big, clean, lined-up day for experienced surfers. Monday the 27th through Tuesday the 28th keep the run going with clean, glassy mornings and swell building to 6 ft and 7 ft from the SW and SSW. At over 5 ft, these days are getting too big for beginners, and by Tuesday the 28th at 7 ft, that’s expert territory only. The energy is very strong, hitting 2443. The long period (16-17 seconds) means the sets will be powerful and lined up, but it will be breaking a bit straight on the beach, so hunt for the points or rivermouths.
The wind does shift onshore in the afternoons from the south, killing the quality for the evening sessions, so stick to the mornings. From Wednesday the 30th of July onward, the swell starts to drop. Thursday the 30th still has a clean morning with 5 ft SSW swell, but that’s the last of the big stuff. Friday the 31st morning is still worth a paddle with 4 ft and glassy conditions, and into the first of August, the swell fades to the 2 ft to 3 ft range. After that, there’s a long gap of smaller, weaker waves. From the 3rd of August through until the end of the forecast, we’re looking at surf in the 1 ft to 3 ft range. The mornings stay glassy or clean, but the energy is weak (224-305). You can still get a fun little knee-high wave if you’re desperate, but it’s not going to get the heart pumping.
The best call for this stretch is the morning of Sunday the 26th of July. That’s the one with the best combo of size, glass, and energy. It gets no better than that for the whole outlook.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 30°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | |||||||||||||||
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 24 | SW 22 | SSW 21 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
704 | 516 | 2092 | 1002 | 1845 | 1845 | 1448 | 1415 | 1663 | 1697 | 1799 | 2998 | 2283 | 2027 | 1857 | 1608 | 1405 | 1024 | 874 | 763 | 682 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:23AM0.73m | 8:11PM0.50m | 10:49AM0.71m | 8:07PM0.51m | 11:15AM0.68m | 8:06PM0.53m | 11:41AM0.65m | 8:10PM0.55m | 12:08PM0.61m | 8:13PM0.56m | 12:33PM0.57m | 8:10PM0.57m | 12:55PM0.53m | 7:59PM0.57m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:17PM0.43m | 3:07AM0.05m | 4:30PM0.45m | 3:26AM0.04m | 4:40PM0.48m | 3:46AM0.05m | 4:46PM0.50m | 4:04AM0.07m | 4:45PM0.52m | 4:18AM0.11m | 4:23PM0.53m | 4:24AM0.16m | 3:23PM0.52m | ||||||||
6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | |
— | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:20 | — | |
mm | — | — | 3 | — | 1 | 2 | — | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | 5 | 7 | — | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 27 |
Feels °C | 34 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 24 | SW 22 | SSW 21 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
704 | 516 | 2092 | 1002 | 1845 | 1845 | 1448 | 1415 | 1663 | 1697 | 1799 | 2998 | 2283 | 2027 | 1857 | 1608 | 1405 | 1024 | 874 | 763 | 682 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | W 8 | SSW 12 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | S 11 | S 9 | S 9 | SSW 10 | SSW 12 | SSW 10 | S 12 | SW 9 | WSW 10 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 12 |
132 | 35 | 96 | 90 | 122 | 326 | 230 | 224 | 370 | 550 | 386 | 3 | 152 | 158 | 164 | 213 | 279 | 333 | 350 | 377 | 396 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | SW 12 | W 10 | WSW 9 | W 9 | SW 15 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSW 6 |
45 | 72 | 47 | 27 | 24 | 75 | 71 | 126 | 45 | 3 | 4 | 12 | 8 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 7 | 23 | 20 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ESE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 509 | 7 | 0 | 509 | 0 | 0 | 345 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 64 | 0 | 0 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 537 | 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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