Ixtapa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s on the menu for the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a solid run of surf coming, with a real standout window arriving around Friday the 7th and running through the weekend. The early part of the week is a bit sleepy, but there are clean, glassy windows to be had if you’re keen for a paddle.

Monday, August 3rd kicks off with some small but clean options. The south-west swell is small, around 3ft, with a 14-second period, giving it a long, groundswell feel. The wind is glassy out of the east-southeast at 3 mph, so the water will be like a mirror. The combined energy is still modest at 328 (weak to moderate), but for a beginner-friendly spot like Ixtapa, this is a nice, gentle start. The water is a touch warmer than normal at 89°F, which is notable for this time of year.

Wednesday, August 5th morning, another glassy window opens. The wind is dead calm from the east, with a 2ft south-west swell running on a very long 15-second period. That long period will mean longer lulls between sets, but the waves will have some shape to them. The energy is still low at 245, but the conditions are pristine.

Thursday, August 6th morning, we see a slight uptick, with a 2ft south-west swell and a 13-second period. The wind is glassy from the north-northwest at 3 mph. The energy is climbing to 322 (moderate range). Still a small day, but very clean.

Now, the real action starts Friday, August 7th. The morning is the pick of the whole forecast. The swell has bumped up to 3ft from the south-southwest, with a very long period of 18 seconds. That’s pure groundswell energy. The wind is a clean cross-offshore from the north-northwest at 9 mph, and the combined energy jumps to 694 (moderate to strong). This is a ripper morning. The long period means the waves will have a lot of push, but at a point break or reef setup, it will be lined up nicely. This is the standout moment.

Saturday, August 8th morning holds very similar energy, with a 4ft south-southwest swell at 16 seconds and a light cross-offshore wind from the north-northwest at 6 mph. The energy is a strong 811. It’s going to be a fun, clean, and punchy morning.

Sunday, August 9th morning is another glassy start with a north wind at 3 mph and a 4ft south-southwest swell at 14 seconds. The energy is still strong at 543. Clean conditions again.

Monday, August 10th is a bit of a mixed bag with a risk of thunderstorms, but the morning still has a solid 4ft south-southwest swell at 13 seconds. The wind is light and cross-shore from the southeast, so it’s workable, but not as clean as the previous days.

The following week stays active. Tuesday, August 11th morning is back to glassy perfection with a north-east wind at 3 mph, a 3ft south-southwest swell on an 18-second period, and a strong energy reading of 877. Another standout morning.

Saturday, August 15th morning looks excellent. The swell is the biggest of the run at 5ft from the south-west, with a 16-second period, and the wind is glassy from the north-northeast at 3 mph. The combined energy is a very strong 997. This is a powerful, clean swell. For a spot like Ixtapa, beginners might find 5ft a bit much, but for anyone with a bit of experience, it’s going to be pumping.

Sunday, August 16th morning is also a good one, with a 4ft south-west swell at 15 seconds and glassy conditions from the north-west at 3 mph. Energy is 575 (moderate to strong).

The forecast has a few gaps without surf, but they are brief. The afternoons are generally less reliable with onshore winds and choppy conditions, so stick to the mornings for the cleanest waves. Overall, this is a very promising 16-day window for Ixtapa. The water is a touch warmer than average, making it comfortable for long sessions.

Rusty.

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