Surf Forecasts:
Ixtapa surf forecast from 19 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 19 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 15s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 15s period, SSW swell with 632 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 19 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 15s 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 Wednesday (Aug 19) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ixtapa in the next 16 days are 1.2m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ixtapa over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for Ixtapa over the next couple of weeks.
Right now, the water’s sitting at a balmy 88°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year — feels like a bath out there.
We’ve got a bit of a slow start. The first few days are gonna be pretty average. Tuesday afternoon is a write-off with a cross-on wind and choppy 4ft swell from the SSW. That combo energy reading is 638, so moderate energy, but the wind’s ruining it. Nothing to get excited about.
Wednesday morning, 19th August, is where we see our first real standout. The wind goes glassy, NNW at just 3 mph, and we’ve got a clean 3ft SSW groundswell with a 15-second period. That’s some proper long-period energy coming through (513 combined). The waves will be well-shaped, with clean lines and long gaps between sets. For a beginner-friendly break like Ixtapa, this is about as good as it gets. Crowds are sometimes a factor here, but early morning should be fine.
Thursday and Friday mornings look clean too, with lighter winds and the swell dropping a touch to 3ft. Still fun, but not the standout.
Saturday morning, 22nd August, is another good one: 4ft from the SSE with a shorter 10-second period, but clean with a cross-off breeze. That’s a nice little pulse.
Then Sunday morning, 23rd August, we get glassy conditions again and a 2ft SW groundswell with a super long 18-second period. The energy is 743, so moderate, but those long-period lines will peel nicely. Real clean.
There’s a bit of a lull through the middle of the week — a few mornings with clean conditions but small swell (2ft to 2ft). Still worth a paddle if you’re keen, but nothing to rush for.
Now, here’s where it gets interesting. The real juice is in the second week. On Friday morning, 28th August, we’ve got a 5ft SW groundswell with a 17-second period, glassy winds, and a combined energy of 1161 — that’s strong wave energy. That’s excellent surf for experienced surfers. The swell is gonna be pushing 5ft in the afternoon, but the wind switches onshore, so get on it early.
Saturday morning, 29th August, is even better: 6ft SW groundswell, 16-second period, glassy, and a combined energy of 1675. That’s strong stuff. This is expert territory — too big for beginners. But if you’ve got the skills, this is the best session of the whole forecast.
Sunday morning, 30th August, still holds at 5ft from the SSW, glassy, and 1024 energy. Still excellent for experienced surfers.
After that, the swell settles back down through the start of September, with clean mornings on the 2nd and 3rd offering 3ft SSW groundswell with a 16-second period and offshore winds. Nice and clean again.
So, the standout sessions are Wednesday morning 19th August for the beginners and cruisers, and Saturday morning 29th August for the advanced crew. Don’t sleep on that one.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 48mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 31°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 31°C on Sat afternoon, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | ||||||||||||||
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 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 17 |
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649 | 443 | 431 | 347 | 229 | 222 | 212 | 225 | 208 | 325 | 229 | 290 | 290 | 327 | 290 | 327 | 298 | 395 | 400 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | glassy | on | glassy | off | cross | glassy | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 8:34AM0.75m | 7:42PM0.50m | 8:59AM0.77m | 7:58PM0.50m | 9:23AM0.76m | 8:06PM0.50m | 9:44AM0.75m | 8:08PM0.52m | 10:03AM0.72m | 8:08PM0.54m | 10:19AM0.68m | 8:12PM0.56m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:21AM0.15m | 2:58PM0.33m | 1:44AM0.11m | 3:16PM0.34m | 2:05AM0.07m | 3:29PM0.35m | 2:24AM0.05m | 3:37PM0.37m | 2:42AM0.04m | 3:43PM0.40m | 2:58AM0.04m | 3:46PM0.42m | |||||||
— | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | |
— | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:06 | — | |
mm | — | — | 1 | 38 | 7 | — | 1 | — | 1 | 5 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 29 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 |
Feels °C | 33 | 35 | 34 | 35 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 35 | 35 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 33 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 14 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 10 | SSW 14 | S 9 | SSW 13 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 17 |
649 | 443 | 431 | 347 | 229 | 222 | 120 | 122 | 120 | 325 | 167 | 205 | 234 | 286 | 168 | 192 | 298 | 395 | 400 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 9 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 14 | S 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSE 10 | SSW 14 | S 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 |
58 | 67 | 67 | 64 | 81 | 81 | 212 | 225 | 208 | 127 | 229 | 290 | 290 | 106 | 290 | 133 | 189 | 181 | 127 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 4 | W 9 | W 4 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 19 | W 4 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 |
7 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 31 | 33 | 91 | 1 | 78 | 80 | 99 | 96 | 186 | 327 | 258 | 327 | 94 | 68 | 67 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 4 | — | WSW 4 | — | — | WSW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 3 | WNW 3 | — | W 4 | WNW 4 | — | — | — |
7 | — | 3 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 4 | — | 3 | 27 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 529 | 0 | 0 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 686 | 0 | 0 | 534 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 216 | 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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