Ixtapa Surf Break

Lat Long: 17.66° N 101.61° W

Ixtapa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 13 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ixtapa sea temperature is
31.6° C
2.3° 

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


Ixtapa surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 16s period, SW swell with 1,402 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 14 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 13s 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 Tuesday (Jul 14) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. 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 1.7m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Tue 14th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 13s
Best Surf 3AM (Mon 20th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s
Most Powerful 3PM (Mon 20th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at what Ixtapa’s got cookin’ for the next couple of weeks. We’ve got a solid run of swell on the way, starting from Tuesday.

We kick things off on Tuesday the 14th with a nice little pulse. The morning is looking primo with a clean 3 ft SSW swell, and that wind is glassy from the NNE. The energy is moderate (546), and it’s setting up for some seriously good waves. That afternoon though, the wind swings cross-onshore and it gets a bit choppy, so make the most of the early session.

Wednesday the 15th dawns clear and glassy with a NNW wind, and while the swell drops to 2 ft SW, the long 16-second period will keep things fun and lined up. The energy is still moderate at 415. Morning is the call again, as the afternoon gets messy with that cross-onshore breeze.

Thursday the 16th is another morning mission. Dead calm, glassy conditions, with a 3 ft SSW swell and a period of 12 seconds. The energy is moderate (358). It’ll be clean and user-friendly. Friday the 17th looks like a real standout. Morning sees a 4 ft S swell (575 energy) under a glassy calm, with risk of a thunderstorm adding some drama. That’s a top-notch window.

Saturday the 18th and Sunday the 19th both offer glassy mornings with light winds. Saturday has a tiny 2 ft SW groundswell (19-second period) and Sunday bumps up to 4 ft SW swell (824 energy). Both are clean, but Sunday packs more punch.

Now, Monday the 20th is something special. We’ve got a 5 ft SW swell, 16-second period, and a glassy NNW wind. The combined energy jumps to a strong 1162. This is excellent for anyone with a bit of experience; it’s clean, powerful, and the water temperature is sitting about average for this time of year. For the beginners, this is getting a bit solid.

The pattern holds into Tuesday the 21st with another clean 4 ft SW swell (963 energy) in the morning, and Wednesday the 22nd is a bit of a wildcard with a 5 ft WSW swell under a glassy calm with risk of storms. Thursday the 23rd sees a cross-offshore wind and a 4 ft W swell (567 energy) – clean enough. Friday the 24th is glassy again with a 5 ft W swell (786 energy).

The second week starts to show some longer-period muscle. Saturday the 25th morning has a 4 ft SW swell with a very long period of 21 seconds and an incredible 1557 energy, but it’s only under a light cross-shore breeze. That energy is strong. Sunday the 26th morning is a proper standout: glassy, 4 ft SW swell (1281 energy) with an 18-second period. Excellent conditions for experienced surfers. Monday the 27th morning is a carbon copy with a 5 ft SW swell (1583 energy) – brilliant.

Tuesday the 28th morning brings a punchy 6 ft SSW swell (1246 energy) with a clean cross-offshore wind. At 6 ft, this is solid and best left for the experts. The period is shorter at 10 seconds, so it might be a bit crumbly. Finally, Wednesday the 29th sees us out with a clean 5 ft SSW swell (975 energy) and a nice cross-offshore breeze.

Overall, the best bets are the glassy mornings on Monday the 20th and Sunday the 26th – those are the ones to circle on the calendar. The water’s about average for the season, so no surprises there.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 31°C on Tue morning, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 30°C on Fri afternoon, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Mon
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SSE
9
0.9
SSW
13
0.8
SW
18
0.9
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
12
0.8
SW
16
0.9
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
12
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
1
S
13
0.7
SSW
12
0.6
SW
17
0.6
SW
19
0.5
SW
19
0.9
SW
17
1
SW
17
1.1
SW
17
1.1
SW
16
1.3
SW
16
1.7
SW
16
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
273
269
375
237
214
310
254
172
174
171
345
152
243
219
181
459
580
655
686
813
1402
Wind (km/h)
10
E
5
NNE
15
SW
5
NNW
5
NNW
15
WSW
5
NW
0
NE
10
WSW
5
WNW
0
E
10
SSW
10
ESE
5
NE
10
SW
5
ENE
0
NE
10
SW
5
NNE
5
NNW
15
SSW
Wind State
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cross-on
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High Tide
1:02PM0.70m
9:24PM0.58m
2:03PM0.66m
9:13PM0.53m
3:18PM0.62m
4:42PM0.60m
5:47AM0.43m
5:47PM0.58m
7:26AM0.54m
6:34PM0.57m
8:14AM0.63m
Low Tide
4:51AM-0.04m
6:19PM0.55m
5:37AM0.04m
8:37PM0.53m
6:29AM0.15m
7:47AM0.28m
00:30AM0.37m
10:42AM0.37m
00:45AM0.29m
12:46PM0.39m
1:12AM0.22m
2:00PM0.39m
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7:24
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 mm
4
1
4
12
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7
2
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5
2
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Temp °C
28
31
31
29
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30
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30
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29
29
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28
29
29
28
29
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27
30
30
Feels °C
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34
33
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33
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31
34
33
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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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