
Surf Forecasts:
Ixtapa surf forecast from 10 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 16s period, SW swell with 1,087 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 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 Thursday (Sep 10) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 11s. 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 1.5m 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 0.5m 9s period and expected on Friday (Sep 11) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 16s |
| 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 folks, Rusty here. Let’s get stuck into what’s shaping up for Ixtapa over the next couple of weeks.
We’ve got a solid run of swell coming through, starting with a nice pulse of long-period groundswell from the southwest that’s gonna keep things interesting. The water is sitting at 89°F, which is a good 4°F warmer than usual for this time of year – feels like a warm bath out there, so you can leave the rubber at home.
The first proper window to get excited about kicks off on Thursday the 10th in the morning. Ixtapa's picking up a clean 4ft swell from the SW with a long 16-second period, and the combined energy is sitting at 892 (moderate). The wind is a light cross-offshore breeze from the north, making it a clean session. That’s your best bet early on.
Thursday afternoon gets messy with the wind swinging onshore, so pull the pin before lunch.
Friday the 11th morning is a real standout. The swell drops a touch to 4ft from the SSW, period still a meaty 15 seconds, but the wind goes dead calm – glassy! The energy is still solid at 825. This is the kind of morning you paddle out early and don't come in until you're cooked. The break is fairly consistent, so you won't be waiting around forever.
The following Tuesday the 15th morning is another beauty. Same size, 4ft from the SW, long period, and glassy again with a northeasterly breeze. Energy is pumping at 897. This is a high-quality session for the intermediate crew.
The real gem though, the one that has me pacing the living room, is Sunday the 20th morning. This is the best on offer across the whole outlook. We’re looking at 4ft from the SW, a 19-second period – that’s a proper long-period groundswell – and the energy jumps to 1069 (strong). The wind is glassy, dead calm. The water's still warm, the conditions are pristine, and the swell direction is right on the money for Ixtapa. This is a session for experienced surfers to mark on the calendar. It’s a week and a half out, so keep an eye on the forecasts, but the potential here is huge.
Monday the 21st and Tuesday the 22nd mornings hold size at 4ft, but the wind turns cross-shore or onshore and there’s a risk of thunderstorms, which messes with the quality. The energy is still high (over 1000 on the 21st morning), but the wind makes it a gamble.
We then get a string of good glassy mornings from Wednesday the 23rd through to Friday the 25th – swell hanging around 4ft to 4ft, periods dropping a bit to 13-15 seconds, but clean conditions each morning. The energy levels are moderate, so it’s fun, not epic.
The one thing to note: a lot of these mornings are glassy or light offshore, and the swell is a long-period groundswell. That kind of energy can break a bit straight on the beach breaks, but Ixtapa handles it well. The afternoon winds tend to blow onshore, so treat this as a dawn patrol spot for the next two weeks.
Crowds are possible, especially on the standout mornings, so get there early. The consistency is fairly good, so there’s always something to ride.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 33°C on Thu afternoon, min 27°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 31°C on Sun morning, min 27°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
813 | 803 | 993 | 720 | 536 | 407 | 401 | 272 | 212 | 175 | 184 | 293 | 366 | 316 | 768 | 663 | 771 | 788 | 778 | 592 | 561 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | on | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 7:19AM0.71m | 7:05PM0.42m | 7:39AM0.76m | 7:17PM0.44m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 2:26PM0.29m | 00:25AM0.22m | 2:31PM0.28m | 00:50AM0.16m | |||||||
6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | |
— | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:51 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:49 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 4 | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 31 | 33 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 29 |
Feels °C | 34 | 34 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
813 | 803 | 993 | 720 | 536 | 407 | 401 | 272 | 212 | 175 | 172 | 126 | 366 | 316 | 768 | 663 | 771 | 788 | 778 | 592 | 561 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | WSW 4 | W 4 | S 8 | W 4 | W 5 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | SW 19 | SW 19 | S 9 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSE 8 | S 9 | S 9 |
79 | 133 | 5 | 9 | 18 | 8 | 17 | 30 | 24 | 16 | 184 | 293 | 57 | 146 | 208 | 178 | 170 | 96 | 73 | 73 | 76 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | SW 19 | SSW 19 | S 8 | SW 18 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | SW 12 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | SSW 12 | SW 11 | SW 22 |
17 | 16 | 16 | 96 | 37 | 20 | 80 | 22 | 33 | 35 | 57 | 56 | 71 | 56 | 57 | 56 | 56 | 37 | 90 | 30 | 231 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WNW 9 | — | WSW 4 | W 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 10 |
— | — | 46 | — | 6 | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 530 | 5 | 0 | 530 | 0 | 7 | 529 | 0 | 0 | 534 | 0 | 0 | 534 | 0 | 0 | 534 | 0 | 0 | 530 | 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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