Ixtapa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the line for us.

We’ve got a pretty solid run of surf ahead, starting with some clean, manageable waves this morning and building into some real standout sessions next week. The water is sitting at 89°F which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you’ll be comfortable in boardshorts.

Monday morning we’re already off to a good start. Ixtapa is seeing a 3ft SSW swell with a 14-second period, and the wind is a light cross-off from the NNW at 9 mph. The combined energy is moderate (497), and it’s clean. Expect good surf conditions, perfect for a session to ease into the week.

Monday afternoon drops off a bit with a cross-on breeze, so don’t expect much.

Tuesday morning is a beauty. The swell drops slightly to 3ft, still from the SSW, period 13 seconds, but the wind goes light and cross-off from the north at 6 mph. Conditions are clean. This is a very good surf window.

Wednesday morning stays small but clean, with a 2ft SW swell and a 16-second period. The wind is a slight cross-off from the NW at 3 mph. It’s clean, but the energy is on the weaker side (409). Still, for a longboard or a fun board, it’ll be glassy.

Friday morning is where it starts to get exciting. Surfline is showing glassy conditions with the wind dead calm from the north at 3 mph. Swell is 3ft from the SSW, 13-second period, and the energy is moderate (512). This is a very good surf window, and it’s going to be clean as a whistle.

Saturday morning the wind goes completely calm, flat calm, with a glassy surface. The swell is 2ft but it’s a long-period SW groundswell at 19 seconds, energy is moderate (524). That long period will make for some nice, lined-up waves, but it’s on the small side. For the experienced surfer, it’s going to be a treat.

Sunday morning brings a bigger pulse. The swell jumps to 3ft from the SW, 17-second period, and the energy is strong (893). The wind is glassy from the NE at 3 mph. This is a very good surf window.

Monday, July 20th is our first true standout. The morning is glassy, absolutely calm, with a 4ft SW swell at 16 seconds. The combined energy is strong (1087). This is excellent surf for experienced surfers. The swell is not too big for a good paddler, but it’s pushing into the zone where beginners might find it a bit much. The long period at a beach break can make it a bit straight, but for a point or reef, it will be firing.

Sunday, July 26th is another big one. The morning is glassy, with a 4ft SW swell and a very long 19-second period. The energy is high (1234). This is excellent surf for experienced surfers again. That very long period means the sets will be powerful and well-spaced. Paddling out will be easier between sets.

Monday, July 27th is the final standout. Morning glass, 3ft SW swell, 18-second period, energy is strong (1055). Another excellent session for experienced surfers.

The afternoons during this whole run are mostly a write-off with cross-on or onshore breezes, so stick to the mornings. There’s a gap of a few days in the middle of the second week with no real recommendations, but the run from the 20th through the 27th has some absolute crackers in the mornings.

This is a great outlook for the area. The forecasts are solid for the near term, and those long-range standouts (July 20, 26, 27) are promising. Get your wax ready.

Rusty.

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