Ixtapa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it.

We got a solid run of surf coming up for Ixtapa. It kicks off on Tuesday morning, July 7th, and honestly, it’s a stunner to start. We’re looking at a long-period SSW groundswell, a solid 6 ft with an 18-second period – that’s a heap of energy (1802). The wind is glassy from the east at just 3 mph. This is prime, clean, powerful surf, but at 6 ft it’s pushing into the "for experienced surfers" zone. The water temp is sitting at 88°F, which is a notable 4°F warmer than usual for this time of year – a real bath.

Tuesday afternoon sees the wind shift onshore, making things marginal, so get your session in early.

Wednesday morning, July 8th, is another cracker. The swell holds at 5 ft from the SSW, period a still-impressive 16 seconds, and the wind is back to glassy from the north. It’s another morning for experienced surfers only, with excellent conditions. The energy is high (1295).

Thursday morning, July 9th, the swell drops a touch to 4 ft, but it’s a clean setup with a cross-offshore wind from the NNW. The period is a very long 15 seconds. That long period means the waves will be powerful and well-shaped, but at a beach break, it can be a little straight. Still, a very good morning. Energy is moderate (853).

Friday morning, July 10th, is the real standout of the first week. Glassy conditions with an east-southeast wind at 0 mph – dead calm. The swell is a clean 4 ft from the SSW with a 15-second period. With no wind at all, the waves will be absolutely perfect. This is the morning to circle. Moderate energy (725) but maximum quality.

Saturday morning, July 11th, is another glassy one with a slight east wind and 4 ft SSW swell, 15-second period. Expect very good, clean waves.

Sunday morning, July 12th, brings a cross-offshore wind from the NNW, with the swell at 4 ft and a 14-second period. Clean again, a good option.

After that, the swell slowly backs off through the middle of the week, with smaller but still clean options on Monday and Tuesday mornings.

Then, we hit a bit of a gap. The afternoons get choppy, and the mornings are smaller. But hold onto your board, because the second week has a couple of promises.

Skip ahead to Monday morning, July 20th. We get a solid push of new SSW groundswell, hitting 4 ft but with a 16-second period and very strong energy (1074). The wind is a clean offshore from the NNE. This is excellent, experienced surfers-only territory again.

Then Tuesday morning, July 21st, is the other big highlight for the later period. Glassy conditions from the NE at just 3 mph, with a 4 ft SSW swell and a 14-second period. The energy is still strong (1036). Really clean, hollow feeling to it.

Wednesday morning, July 22nd, is another glassy morning with 4 ft swell.

Crowds at Ixtapa are listed as “sometimes”, so you might have company on those peak mornings, but with such good conditions, it’s worth it. The break is a fairly consistent spot, and with this run of swell, it's looking optimistic.

Bottom line: The standout is Friday morning, July 10th – glassy, clean, and classic. The other big shout is Monday and Tuesday mornings, July 20th & 21st for a powerful, long-period groundswell. Get out there.

Rusty.

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