Surf Forecasts:
Ixtapa surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period, SW swell with 813 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 15 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 12s 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 Wednesday (Jul 15) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ixtapa in the next 16 days are 1.3m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Monday (Jul 20) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Wed 15th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ixtapa over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, I'm Rusty. Let's have a look at what's coming up for Ixtapa. We've got a solid run of surf ahead, but the real magic is all about the early mornings.
We kick off this Wednesday, July 15th, with a real treat. The morning is absolute glass, and a 2ft SW groundswell with a period of 16 seconds rolls in. The combined energy is moderate (420), and with that clean, glassy surface, it's going to be a beautiful, user-friendly wave. It's a bit small, but perfect for a beginner on a longboard. The water temperature is about average for this time of year.
Thursday and Friday mornings follow a similar, excellent pattern. Both show glassy conditions with a 3ft and 3ft SSW swell, respectively. The winds are light and offshore, so the surf will be clean and inviting.
The weekend starts to heat up. Saturday morning, July 18th, offers a 2ft SW groundswell with a very long 19-second period, giving the waves some real punch. It's clean. But the standout is Sunday morning, July 19th. We see a 4ft SW swell with a 17-second period, pushing the combined energy up to a solid 895. It's a very good, clean option.
The following week, the swell builds. Monday, July 20th, is another top pick with a 4ft SW groundswell, glassy conditions, and a combined energy of 963. Tuesday, July 21st, is also a beauty with a 4ft SW swell and glassy conditions.
After a brief dip, the focus shifts to the end of the month. Friday morning, July 24th, is a standout with a 2ft SW groundswell and a period of 24 seconds. That's a very long period, meaning the waves will have serious shape and energy, but it might be a bit too straight for the beach break. It's glassy, which is a huge plus.
Then we get to the big one. The absolute best of the entire forecast is Saturday morning, July 25th. We're looking at a clean 4ft SW groundswell with a 20-second period. The combined energy is a massive 1098, and the conditions are clean. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers. Sunday morning, July 26th, is nearly as good, with a 5ft SW swell and a combined energy of 1597, but it's for experienced surfers only.
Tuesday morning, July 28th, is the last true standout, with a 6ft SSW swell and glassy conditions. The wave energy is very strong (1857), so this is expert territory. The 16-day window wraps up on Thursday morning, July 30th, with a return to glassy conditions and a 4ft SW swell.
Keep in mind, the afternoons are generally poor with onshore winds, so you need to be an early bird. Also, this spot can get crowded sometimes. The longer period swells like the 24-second one on the 24th are best on a point or reef, so keep that in mind.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 45mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 31°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 30°C on Sat morning, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tue 21 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 17 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 237 | 214 | 310 | 254 | 172 | 174 | 171 | 294 | 152 | 243 | 219 | 181 | 454 | 655 | 648 | 669 | 813 | 793 | 733 | 543 | 410 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | on |
High Tide | 9:24PM0.58m | 2:03PM0.66m | 9:13PM0.53m | 3:18PM0.62m | 4:42PM0.60m | 5:47AM0.43m | 5:47PM0.58m | 7:26AM0.54m | 6:34PM0.57m | 8:14AM0.63m | 7:11PM0.55m | 8:52AM0.69m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 5:37AM0.04m | 8:37PM0.53m | 6:29AM0.15m | 7:47AM0.28m | 00:30AM0.37m | 10:42AM0.37m | 00:45AM0.29m | 12:46PM0.39m | 1:12AM0.22m | 2:00PM0.39m | 1:40AM0.17m | 2:51PM0.39m | |||||||||
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 | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — |
 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:22 |
mm | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12 | — | — | 22 | 8 | — | 2 | — | 1 | 15 | 1 | — | 7 | — | 3 | 3 | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 31 |
Feels °C | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 34 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 13 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 237 | 169 | 310 | 249 | 172 | 115 | 119 | 294 | 152 | 195 | 139 | 137 | 345 | 655 | 648 | 669 | 813 | 793 | 733 | 543 | 410 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | SW 16 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | S 7 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | S 8 | SW 17 | SW 19 | SSE 7 | SW 16 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 8 | SSW 7 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 |
| kJ | 38 | 214 | 181 | 254 | 23 | 174 | 171 | 104 | 33 | 243 | 219 | 26 | 454 | 219 | 240 | 196 | 81 | 47 | 272 | 171 | 166 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | SW 16 | S 14 | S 13 | SSE 7 | SW 15 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SW 19 | WSW 10 | SSW 6 | WSW 10 | SW 10 | S 12 | S 12 | W 9 | WSW 8 | SW 8 |
| kJ | 197 | 37 | 26 | 36 | 163 | 148 | 130 | 19 | 106 | 20 | 18 | 181 | 19 | 21 | 75 | 77 | 69 | 100 | 25 | 23 | 28 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 29 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 537 | 0 | 0 | 530 | 0 | 0 | 184 | 0 | 0 | 534 | 0 | 0 | 64 | 0 | 0 | 534 | 0 | 0 | 529 |
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