Surf Forecasts:
Ixtapa surf forecast from 10 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 14 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 19s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 14 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 18s period, SW swell with 1,351 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 10 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 19s 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 Monday (Aug 10) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 3s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ixtapa in the next 16 days are 1.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 14) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Mon 10th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 19s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Fri 14th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Fri 14th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ixtapa over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty checkin' in with a look at the next couple weeks here in Ixtapa.
Right off the bat, I gotta say, we’ve got some windows of proper good waves on the way. The overall pattern shows pulses of decent, long-period SW groundswell rolling in, and when the wind plays nice, it’s gonna be *sweet*. Water temp is sitting around 89°, which is a touch warmer than normal for the time of year, so the wettie can stay in the car – if you even own one!
We kick off Monday the 10th with a promising morning. Some clouds overhead, a light NNW cross-off breeze, and the swell is a clean 4ft from the SSW with a 13-second period. The energy is moderate at 631, and it’s looking clean. It’s not massive, but for a beginner-friendly spot like Ixtapa, that’s a fun size.
The real standout, the one to circle on the calendar, is Friday the 14th. Thursday morning the 13th is already looking super clean with glassy conditions and a 3ft SW swell, but Friday morning is the peak. You’re looking at a solid 4ft of SW groundswell with a solid 18-second period, and the wave energy is cooking at 1282 – that’s strong energy for here. The wind is dead calm, glassy as a mirror. This is gonna be a proper session, with some push and shape. Because the period is so long (over 15 seconds), it’ll have that power and those longer lulls between sets, making it easier to get out the back. This is excellent surf for the experienced crew.
Saturday the 15th morning offers a repeat performance – another 5ft of SW swell, glassy conditions, and strong energy (1177). This is another top pick, though it’s got a risk of thunderstorms so keep an eye on the sky.
We’ve got a gap in the top-tier stuff after that. The mornings stay clean enough for a paddle, like Tuesday the 18th with a glassy 4ft, but the energy drops off. The last notable morning is Sunday the 23rd, with a long 18-second period SW groundswell, but it’s only 2ft – small but clean in the morning glass.
Overall, Ixtapa has some seriously good days lined up. Don’t sleep on Friday or Saturday mornings. The crowds can show up sometimes, especially on the good days, but with that quality on offer, it’s worth sharing the lineup for a few proper waves.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Warm (max 32°C on Mon morning, min 27°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 31°C on Thu afternoon, min 27°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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) | SSW 13 | SW 20 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 427 | 388 | 282 | 614 | 449 | 414 | 508 | 306 | 385 | 416 | 416 | 524 | 915 | 1336 | 1129 | 1115 | 1101 | 795 | 623 | 614 | 521 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | on | glassy | cross-off | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:46AM0.76m | 8:40PM0.63m | 11:17AM0.71m | 9:14PM0.63m | 11:49AM0.65m | 9:47PM0.60m | 12:22PM0.59m | 10:14PM0.54m | 12:55PM0.52m | 9:51PM0.47m | 4:35PM0.47m | 7:30AM0.54m | 6:20PM0.47m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:08PM0.46m | 3:51AM-0.06m | 4:31PM0.46m | 4:25AM0.02m | 4:57PM0.45m | 4:57AM0.13m | 5:29PM0.45m | 5:23AM0.27m | 6:24PM0.45m | 4:46AM0.40m | 00:19AM0.37m | 1:41PM0.41m | 00:31AM0.29m | ||||||||
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 | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — |
 | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:12 | — |
mm | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | 4 | — | — | 5 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 5 |
Temp °C | 32 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 29 |
Feels °C | 35 | 33 | 32 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 34 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 34 | 34 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 427 | 326 | 282 | 614 | 449 | 414 | 508 | 306 | 385 | 416 | 416 | 424 | 915 | 1336 | 1129 | 1115 | 1101 | 795 | 623 | 614 | 521 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 20 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | S 11 | SSW 13 | S 11 | S 10 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 15 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 |
| kJ | 186 | 388 | 184 | 316 | 178 | 136 | 63 | 109 | 61 | 51 | 306 | 524 | 309 | 57 | 73 | 49 | 33 | 45 | 29 | 29 | 33 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 7 | S 8 | W 4 | W 5 | SSE 10 | WSW 4 | W 5 | W 5 | SSE 9 | SW 21 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | SSW 10 | S 9 | SW 8 | SW 9 | W 4 |
| kJ | 18 | 42 | 8 | 13 | 33 | 6 | 12 | 7 | 15 | 110 | 73 | 47 | 58 | 4 | 3 | 13 | 31 | 6 | 11 | 13 | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 11 | WNW 4 | — | WSW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 4 | — |
| kJ | — | 58 | 13 | — | 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 530 | 0 | 7 | 530 | 0 | 0 | 529 | 0 | 0 | 530 | 0 | 0 | 534 | 0 | 0 | 538 | 0 | 0 | 530 | 0 |
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