Ixtapa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s look at what’s coming up for Ixtapa over the next couple of weeks. The water is sitting at 88°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you’re in for a balmy session.

We kick off Saturday the 29th with a solid 7ft SW swell rolling in, backed by serious energy (2253). That’s a strong, powerful groundswell with a 16-second period, so it’s got real punch. The morning is a bit clouded over and the wind is cross-off from the north at 12 mph, keeping things clean. This is expert territory at that size, but the shape will be good. Saturday afternoon drops a bit to 6ft, still pumping with 1545 energy, and a light NW breeze at 3 mph keeps it cross-off and clean. Excellent conditions for experienced surfers.

Sunday the 30th is the real standout. Morning brings glassy conditions with a light offshore from the ENE at 3 mph, and the swell has settled to a very manageable 5ft from the SW, period 14 seconds, energy around 899. This is prime for a wider range of abilities—clean, lined up, and the water is calm. If you’re picking one session, Sunday morning is it.

Monday the 31st stays small and glassy, with the swell easing to 4ft SSW, period 13 seconds, energy dropping to 573. The wind is glassy from the SE in the morning and calm in the afternoon. Very good surf, but not as much push. Tuesday the 1st of September sees the swell drop further to 3ft, but the wind is offshore from the north at 9 mph, so the surface is clean. It’s a smaller day, but still rideable for beginners.

There’s a gap of smaller, cleaner days through Wednesday the 2nd and Thursday the 3rd, but Thursday the 3rd morning brings a new pulse: 5ft SSW swell, 18-second period, energy jumping to 1561. Wind is light cross-off from the NNW at 6 mph, making for excellent, powerful surf for experienced surfers. That’s another real highlight.

Friday the 4th morning is also strong, with 6ft SW swell, 17-second period, energy at 1915, and a light cross-off from the ESE at 3 mph. Clean, powerful, expert-level waves. Saturday the 5th morning is similar with 5ft SSW and clean offshore wind from the NNE at 3 mph. These mornings are all top-tier for those who can handle bigger, long-period groundswell.

The second week gets smaller. Sunday the 6th morning is glassy with 5ft SSW, then we drop into the 4ft to 3ft range through the week, with mostly clean conditions in the mornings. The best of the second week is probably Thursday the 10th morning, with a 3ft SW swell, 16-second period, and glassy conditions, but the energy jumps to 1178, which is interesting for a small but punchy groundswell. It’s more of a longboard or funboard day.

By the time we hit the 12th and 13th, the swell is down to 2ft to 3ft, and the energy is weak. Winds get messy in the afternoons, so mornings are your only window. It’s a proper tail-off.

Overall, the best surf is Saturday the 29th morning for the biggest, most powerful swell, and Sunday the 30th morning for the cleanest, most user-friendly conditions. Thursday the 3rd and Friday the 4th mornings are also standout sessions for experienced surfers.

Rusty.

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