Surf Forecasts:
Ixtapa surf forecast from 9 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 9 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 17s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 16s period, SW swell with 1,068 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 9 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period with SW 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 (Sep 09) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ixtapa in the next 16 days are 1.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 7s period and expected on Monday (Sep 14) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Wed 9th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ixtapa over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, grab a coffee, this is Rusty with the Ixtapa scoop. It's a slow burn, but there's gold at the end if you're willing to wait.
The water is a balmy 89°, which is way warmer than usual for this time of year, so leave the rubber at home. The swell's been a bit shy.
Wednesday, September 9th is a total dud. The swell is about 3ft from the SW, but the wind is cross-shore, and the energy is low (737). Don't bother.
Thursday, September 10th is where we get our first classic. Ixtapa is the spot, and the morning is the call. You’ve got a clean 4ft of SW swell with a nice offshore breeze from the north. The combined energy is solid at 918. The size is perfect for everyone, and that offshore wind will make the waves look like they’re on rails. Crowds can show up *sometimes*, but for this quality, it’s worth the company.
Friday, September 11th is another dawn-patrol dream. The morning is totally glassy with a 4ft SW swell. It'll be smooth as butter. The 10th and 11th mornings are your top picks for the first week.
We hit a lull after that. Saturday and Sunday are small and bumpy.
Monday, September 14th morning looks good again—a glassy 3ft from the SW with a long 18-second period. Small, but clean.
Now, Wednesday, September 16th is for the more experienced crew. The morning has a 5ft SW swell with a clean offshore wind and strong energy (1076). That’s getting a bit big for beginners, but for everyone else, it’s a ripper.
The next week, the best of the bunch looks to be Sunday, September 20th. The morning is dead calm, absolutely flat glass, with a 4ft SW swell. The energy is a robust 1045. It’s a long way out, but the ingredients are perfect. This is a standout session.
Monday, September 21st and Tuesday, September 22nd hold the swell at 4-4ft, but the thunderstorms roll in, and the wind goes cross-shore, so the quality takes a hit.
Finally, Wednesday, September 23rd brings a blown-out 7ft from the south with a short period. The energy is huge (1424), but that wind and short period make it look like a kite-surfing carnival, not a surfing session. Stay away.
So, lock in your dawn alarms for Thursday, September 10th and Sunday, September 20th. Those are the two that will have you calling in sick.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 32°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 31°C on Fri afternoon, min 27°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 18 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 288 | 381 | 527 | 754 | 663 | 813 | 803 | 883 | 631 | 536 | 407 | 341 | 272 | 212 | 178 | 236 | 293 | 366 | 316 | 688 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | off | cross | on | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy |
High Tide | 8:47PM0.65m | 10:17AM0.67m | 9:19PM0.64m | 10:28AM0.61m | 9:52PM0.59m | 10:23AM0.55m | 10:24PM0.53m | 9:31AM0.52m | 10:56PM0.45m | 7:42AM0.56m | 8:08PM0.39m | 7:09AM0.64m | 7:04PM0.40m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:32PM0.36m | 3:27AM0.05m | 3:49PM0.35m | 3:53AM0.16m | 4:07PM0.34m | 4:12AM0.28m | 4:21PM0.34m | 4:05AM0.40m | 4:18PM0.34m | 00:55AM0.45m | 3:24PM0.34m | 11:29PM0.37m | 2:35PM0.32m | 11:58PM0.29m | ||||||
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 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — |
 | 6:53 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:51 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:49 | — |
mm | 1 | 1 | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 32 | 32 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 29 |
Feels °C | 33 | 32 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 34 | 32 | 31 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 35 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 18 |
| kJ | 209 | 381 | 527 | 754 | 663 | 813 | 803 | 883 | 631 | 536 | 407 | 341 | 272 | 212 | 178 | 172 | 293 | 366 | 316 | 688 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 11 | SSE 7 | W 4 | W 5 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | W 5 | S 8 | W 5 | SW 19 | SW 12 | S 9 | SSW 15 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 288 | 196 | 210 | 158 | 372 | 105 | 9 | 5 | 10 | 35 | 19 | 33 | 13 | 35 | 14 | 236 | 126 | 56 | 146 | 211 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | WNW 10 | S 7 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | SW 6 | SW 19 | WSW 5 | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | S 8 | W 5 | S 8 | S 9 | S 8 | SW 12 | S 9 | S 9 |
| kJ | 53 | 51 | 53 | 33 | 25 | 16 | 16 | 6 | 96 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 35 | 14 | 32 | 56 | 35 | 72 | 55 | 57 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 11 | W 4 | — | W 5 | W 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 23 | — | — | — | — | — | 140 | 9 | — | 10 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 199 | 0 | 7 | 530 | 0 | 0 | 265 | 0 | 0 | 529 | 0 | 7 | 504 | 0 | 0 | 534 | 0 | 0 | 1041 | 0 |
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