Ixtapa Surf Break

Ixtapa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 17.66° N 101.61° W

Issued: 11 pm 14 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Ixtapa sea temperature is
30.5° C

1.5°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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


Ixtapa surf forecast from 15 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 16 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 21s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 16 Jun, 12PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 19s period, SW swell with 1,782 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 15 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 14s 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 Monday (Jun 15) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 20s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ixtapa in the next 16 days are 1.6m 19s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 16) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 9s period and expected on Friday (Jun 19) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Mon 15th Jun)4ft (1.2m) 14s
Best Surf12AM (Tue 16th Jun)3ft (0.9m) 21s
Most Powerful12PM (Tue 16th Jun)5ft (1.6m) 19s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Mon afternoon, min 27°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Thu morning, min 27°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sun
21
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
2
4
3
2
4
4
2
4
4
2
4
4
1
4
3
2
4
4
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
14
1.1
SW
21
0.9
SW
21
1.4
SW
19
1.6
SW
19
1.2
SW
18
1.3
SW
18
1.5
SW
18
1.2
SW
16
1.2
SW
16
1.3
SW
16
1.3
SW
16
1.3
SW
15
1.6
SW
15
1.6
SW
16
1.6
SW
16
1.4
SW
15
1.4
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.1
SW
18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
644
557
1005
749
1475
1782
942
1099
1327
774
728
897
886
777
1091
1194
1179
868
763
676
719
Wind (km/h)
10
NW
5
WNW
15
WSW
10
NW
10
W
15
WSW
10
NW
5
NW
15
WSW
5
NNW
5
NW
15
WSW
5
NNW
5
NNW
15
WSW
5
WNW
10
WNW
15
WSW
5
NW
0
SE
20
S
Wind State
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
High Tide
2:12PM0.73m
3:29PM0.72m
4:33PM0.72m
5:23PM0.71m
4:34AM0.41m
6:05PM0.69m
6:32AM0.48m
6:41PM0.67m
7:44AM0.56m
Low Tide
5:01AM-0.02m
6:04AM0.02m
7:23AM0.09m
9:01AM0.17m
00:43AM0.36m
10:36AM0.24m
00:57AM0.30m
11:56AM0.29m
1:22AM0.24m
1:04PM0.34m
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:11
6:11
6:11
6:11
6:11
6:11
6:11
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:22
7:22
7:22
7:22
7:22
7:22
7:22
 mm
1
Temp °C
28
29
30
28
30
30
28
30
30
28
30
30
28
30
30
28
29
30
28
30
30
Feels °C
32
32
33
31
33
33
32
33
32
31
32
32
32
32
32
31
31
32
31
32
31
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
14
1.4
SW
19
1.6
SW
19
1.2
SW
18
1.3
SW
18
1.5
SW
18
1.2
SW
16
1.2
SW
16
1.3
SW
16
1.3
SW
16
1.3
SW
15
1.6
SW
15
1.6
SW
16
1.6
SW
16
1.4
SW
15
1.4
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
Energy kJ
644
557
549
534
1475
1782
942
1099
1327
774
728
897
886
777
1091
1194
1179
868
763
676
514
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
24
0.7
SW
20
1.1
SW
21
0.9
SW
21
1.1
SSW
13
1.2
SSW
13
1
SSW
13
1
SSW
12
1
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
11
0.8
SSW
11
0.9
S
15
0.8
S
14
1
S
14
0.8
S
13
0.9
S
13
0.8
S
13
0.7
S
12
1
SW
18
1.1
SW
18
Energy kJ
444
392
1005
749
440
499
317
304
274
196
143
138
352
264
368
229
280
215
146
614
719
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
7
0.5
S
7
0.5
S
7
0.5
S
8
0.4
SSW
8
0.5
S
8
0.4
SSW
7
0.4
S
7
0.2
S
19
0.4
S
18
0.6
S
16
0.7
S
16
0.6
SSW
11
0.6
SW
18
0.3
W
4
0.5
S
10
0.3
W
8
0.7
SW
19
0.5
SW
19
0.7
S
12
0.7
S
12
Energy kJ
39
25
25
33
20
29
21
17
30
98
195
254
76
255
3
46
12
384
184
138
136
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
7
0.5
SW
8
0.5
W
4
0.4
SSW
7
0.3
WSW
8
0.4
WNW
3
Energy kJ
2
28
9
16
13
4
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
2
4
4
2
4
4
2
4
4
2
4
4
2
4
4
2
4
4
4
Distance (km)
0
0
530
0
39
534
0
0
534
0
0
530
0
0
530
0
2
534
0
0
333
Best forecast wave conditions in Guerrero
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Mexico
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
4
4
2
4
4
3
4
4
3
4
4
3
4
4
2
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
9
6
7
5
4
7
4
7
4
9
6
6
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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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