
Surf Forecasts:
Ixtapa surf forecast from 3 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 5 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 18s period, SSW swell with 1,966 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 3 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 14s 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 Friday (Jul 03) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ixtapa in the next 16 days are 1.8m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Friday (Jul 10) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Fri 3rd Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Sun 5th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Tue 7th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ixtapa over the next 16 days.
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Right then, let’s take a look at what’s on the cards for Ixtapa over the next couple of weeks. This is a spot that’s exposed to the south, so it needs that swell direction to get going, and we’ve got a nice consistent run of SSW swell coming in pretty much the whole time.
First up, Friday morning the 3rd of July is looking like a real treat to start. We’ve got clean 4 ft swell from the SSW with a solid 14-second period – that’s proper groundswell energy. The wind is absolutely dead calm, glassy as a mirror. The combined swell energy is sitting at a moderate 740, which is a good sign for a fun, manageable surf. Ixtapa is a beginner-friendly break, but this is just easy, clean conditions that anyone will enjoy. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing out of the ordinary.
Stick with those morning windows and you’ll score. Saturday morning the 4th is a drop to 3 ft, still glassy with a very long 16-second period. It’ll be smaller, but clean and lined up. Sunday morning the 5th is where it starts to really hum – 4 ft of SSW swell at 16 seconds, and it’s glassy again. The combined energy jumps up to a strong 1149, so you’ll feel the push. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers; the size is getting into the zone where it’s more than just a fun little wave. The long period means it’ll be better on a point, but for a beach break it might get a bit straight, so pick your bank.
Monday the 6th morning has 3 ft of pure 20-second energy – that’s a very long period groundswell. Combined energy is 1572, so there’s plenty of power. It’s clean with a cross-off breeze. This is more of a reef or point wave to get the most out of it, but the quality is undeniable.
Tuesday the 7th morning bumps up to 6 ft from the SSW at 18 seconds. That’s pushing 6 ft, so we’re getting into solid, expert territory. Combined energy hits 2000, which is strong. The wind goes cross-shore, so there’s a bit of chop, but the power is there for the taking if you’ve got the skills. Afternoons get a bit messy with cross-onshore wind, so focus on the early.
Wednesday the 8th morning is a standout: 5 ft of SSW swell, 16-second period, and glassy conditions again. Combined energy is 1291. This is a really high-quality window – clean, solid, and manageable if you’re comfortable in that size. The crowds can show up here sometimes, but on a Wednesday morning you might get some room.
From there, the swell holds in the 3 ft to 4 ft range through the second week, with mostly glassy or clean mornings. Thursday the 9th, Friday the 10th, Saturday the 11th, and Sunday the 12th all have good morning windows with light or no wind. The period drops back to 15 seconds and then 14, so the energy is still moderate but the waves will be a bit more user-friendly. Monday the 13th through Wednesday the 15th mornings stay clean but the swell fades a bit, dropping to 3 ft and then 2 ft.
Into the second week, Thursday the 16th morning is clean with 2 ft from the south, but it’s small and long-period, so maybe just a longboard session. From Friday the 17th onwards, the wind starts to play up and the quality drops off with more onshore conditions and smaller, weaker swell.
If I’m picking the absolute standout of the whole run, it’s Wednesday morning the 8th of July. That’s the best blend of size, period, and glass. Sunday the 5th morning is a close second for that extra bit of push with clean conditions.
No major gaps in the surf, but the afternoons generally turn messy with cross-onshore winds, so plan for the morning sessions. There’s no real gap of several days with nothing – the swell keeps ticking over.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 31°C on Sun afternoon, min 27°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 30°C on Mon morning, min 26°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 3 | Saturday 4 | Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thu 9 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
693 | 515 | 431 | 594 | 291 | 576 | 491 | 961 | 969 | 904 | 790 | 790 | 1240 | 1966 | 1471 | 1835 | 1261 | 1230 | 1067 | 815 | 784 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | on | glassy | cross | cross | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross |
High Tide | 6:54PM0.62m | 7:16PM0.60m | 9:23AM0.44m | 7:24PM0.56m | 9:14AM0.50m | 7:08PM0.52m | 9:15AM0.57m | 6:35PM0.50m | 9:23AM0.63m | 6:24PM0.50m | 9:42AM0.70m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 4:26AM0.25m | 3:53AM0.29m | 3:10AM0.31m | 12:18PM0.42m | 2:20AM0.31m | 1:33PM0.44m | 1:50AM0.28m | 2:22PM0.45m | 1:42AM0.22m | 2:58PM0.46m | 1:52AM0.13m | 3:26PM0.48m | |||||||||
— | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | |
— | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | |
mm | — | — | 1 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 6 | — | 1 | — | 1 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
Temp °C | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 |
Feels °C | 33 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 29 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 17 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 |
693 | 515 | 431 | 594 | 222 | 576 | 389 | 961 | 969 | 904 | 740 | 674 | 1240 | 1966 | 1471 | 1835 | 1261 | 1230 | 1067 | 815 | 784 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | SSW 20 | SSW 16 | SW 13 | SSW 18 | S 10 | S 9 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 | SSW 20 | SSW 14 | S 8 | SSW 13 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 14 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 13 |
47 | 63 | 64 | 253 | 291 | 172 | 491 | 47 | 43 | 404 | 790 | 790 | 431 | 34 | 225 | 26 | 26 | 16 | 24 | 27 | 32 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 20 | S 18 | S 18 | S 9 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SW 24 | SSW 22 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | — | S 8 | S 15 | S 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 |
67 | 162 | 160 | 43 | 70 | 70 | 47 | 141 | 183 | 42 | 42 | 40 | 37 | — | 34 | 5 | 4 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 32 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 8 | — | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | S 9 | — | — | S 8 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 14 | — | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | 39 | — | — | 46 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 534 | 0 | 0 | 534 | 0 | 0 | 534 | 0 | 0 | 530 | 0 | 7 | 39 | 7 | 0 | 85 | 0 | 0 | 134 |
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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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