
Surf Forecasts:
Ixtapa surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 7 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 18s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 16s period, SSW swell with 715 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 13s 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 (Aug 06) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ixtapa in the next 16 days are 1.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Fri 7th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ixtapa over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into it. The surf’s been ticking along, and there’s a decent run of waves coming up. We’ve got a solid stretch of clean mornings with the wind playing nice, and a real pulse of energy arriving later next week. It’s not a massive swell event, but the consistency and the clean conditions are going to make it worthwhile.
The opening days see a modest SSW swell in the 2ft to 3ft range, with the morning sessions holding the best shape. Thursday the 6th starts us off with clean 2ft surf, light cross-off wind, and a period of 13 seconds. There’s not a ton of power behind it, but it’s clean and fun for the longboard. The afternoon gets chopped up, so make the most of the morning.
As we move into Friday and the weekend, the swell builds slightly to a consistent 3ft from the SSW. Periods are in that sweet 14-18 second range, which means there’s some proper energy in the water. The combined energy is moderate, and while it’s not huge, the consistency is there. The mornings, especially with that clean cross-off breeze, are your best bet. Sunday has a risk of thunderstorms early, but the surf still looks good.
The standout in this first week is Monday morning, August 10th. We get a drop to 3ft, but the wind goes glassy and the period is holding at 13 seconds. It’s going to be clean, lined-up, and probably uncrowded for a Monday. This is the pick of the early run.
After a slight dip early in the week, the surf begins to wind up again. Then we get to the real highlight. The mornings of Thursday the 14th and Friday the 15th see the swell push to 5ft from the southwest, with a period of 16-18 seconds. This is where the energy jumps up – we’re looking at strong combined swell energy. This is when Ixtapa really turns on for the experienced crew. That long-period SW groundswell is going to make the point work, and the glassy mornings are going to be absolutely firing. These two mornings are the best on offer – bigger, powerful, and clean. The afternoons will be blown out by the cross-on wind, so get out there early.
After that pulse, there’s still a good run of surf. The following week holds fun waves in the 3ft to 4ft range, with the morning sessions staying clean. The period backs off to 14-15 seconds, but it's still solid. The trend is for continued morning clean-ups and a general consistency through to the 21st.
Water temps are about normal for this time of year, so don't overthink the rubber.
So, for the full picture: it’s a run of quality morning sessions, with a real standout on the 14th and 15th for the more experienced surfers. For the beginners, the smaller days around the 3ft mark, especially Monday the 10th, are the ones to target. It’s not an all-time swell, but there are definitely waves to be had if you’re willing to get up for the dawn patrol.
Alright, that's the outlook. Get on it.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 31°C on Thu afternoon, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 30°C on Mon afternoon, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | ||||||||||||||
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 14 | SW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 20 | SSW 13 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
123 | 173 | 214 | 214 | 582 | 566 | 627 | 596 | 530 | 508 | 487 | 440 | 321 | 362 | 388 | 282 | 547 | 449 | 342 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:07AM0.74m | 6:50PM0.47m | 9:25AM0.78m | 7:08PM0.51m | 9:48AM0.80m | 7:35PM0.56m | 10:16AM0.79m | 8:06PM0.61m | 10:46AM0.76m | 8:40PM0.63m | 11:17AM0.71m | 9:14PM0.63m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:25AM0.14m | 3:24PM0.42m | 1:44AM0.05m | 3:27PM0.44m | 2:11AM-0.03m | 3:36PM0.45m | 2:43AM-0.08m | 3:49PM0.46m | 3:16AM-0.09m | 4:08PM0.46m | 3:51AM-0.06m | 4:31PM0.46m | |||||||
— | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | |
— | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | |
mm | 2 | — | — | 20 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 9 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 |
Feels °C | 34 | 32 | 34 | 34 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 34 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 |
51 | 173 | 208 | 196 | 582 | 566 | 627 | 596 | 530 | 508 | 487 | 440 | 321 | 362 | 269 | 282 | 547 | 449 | 342 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | S 9 | S 8 | SSW 18 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SW 20 | S 7 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
123 | 55 | 51 | 214 | 181 | 144 | 144 | 114 | 49 | 53 | 35 | 29 | 33 | 38 | 388 | 23 | 293 | 178 | 167 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | SW 20 | SSW 18 | S 8 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | W 4 | SW 22 | SW 16 | SW 20 | S 8 | SW 19 | S 8 | S 10 | SSW 12 |
47 | 97 | 214 | 49 | 123 | 110 | 106 | 101 | 42 | 59 | 3 | 73 | 67 | 188 | 41 | 184 | 20 | 47 | 49 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 3 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 530 | 0 | 0 | 534 | 0 | 0 | 252 | 0 | 0 | 534 | 0 | 0 | 184 | 0 | 0 | 529 | 0 |
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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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