Ixtapa Surf Break

Lat Long: 17.66° N 101.61° W

Ixtapa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 04 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ixtapa sea temperature is
31.5° C
2.0° 

Ixtapa surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Ixtapa surf forecast from 4 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 7 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 18s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 15s period, SSW swell with 683 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 4 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 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 Tuesday (Aug 04) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. 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 1.3m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Tue 4th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 12s
Best Surf 3AM (Fri 7th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 18s
Most Powerful12PM (Sat 8th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ixtapa over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. The next couple of weeks are looking pretty tasty for the Ixtapa region, with a solid run of clean, rideable surf. We’ve got a bit of a wait for the real juice, but the mornings are where it’s at.

The opening days are all about small, clean waves. Tuesday and Wednesday mornings are looking like gentle, glassy starts with waist-high swell from the SSW, around 2ft. The energy is weak (239), but it’s clean and perfect for a longboard or a beginner getting their feet wet. The water is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, which is a nice bonus.

We’ll see a slight bump in size through Thursday and into the weekend, still in that 2ft to 4ft range, but the swell period is climbing, which means more push and better shape. The mornings are the clear winners here, with glassy conditions and clean lines. The afternoons are getting chopped up by the onshore breezes, so get your session in early.

The real standout window starts to open up around the 14th and 15th. That’s when we see a proper pulse of SSW energy, with the swell pushing up to 5ft. The energy readings are strong (1123), and the winds are set to be light or even glassy in the mornings. This is the pick of the bunch, but it’s still a bit over a week out, so treat it as a promising bet rather than a locked-in classic. The 14th morning, with 4ft at 18 seconds and a calm sea, is going to be a beauty for anyone who’s comfortable on a bigger wave.

The last few days of the window keep that consistent SSW swell rolling in, with mornings again offering the best conditions. The 18th and 19th look like solid, fun days with 4ft and 3ft surf and clean, glassy conditions. It’s a long run of good options, so mark your calendars.

For the featured break, Ixtapa is a fairly consistent spot that’s exposed to the south swell. The offshore direction is from the NNE, so those morning cross-off winds we see are a big plus for keeping the faces clean. The water is a touch warmer than the long-term average, so you can probably leave the full wetsuit at home. There’s a chance of crowds here, so get out there early if you want a peak to yourself.

Overall, the mornings are the go. The afternoons are mostly blown out by the sea breeze, so do your surfing before lunch. The standout days are the 14th and 15th, with the bigger swell and clean conditions, but the whole stretch is full of good, clean surf. Like I said, the call for the 14th and 15th is a long-range one, so it’s promising but not set in stone. Keep an eye on the forecast, but I’d be stoked on this outlook.

Rusty, out.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 31°C on Wed afternoon, min 27°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 32°C on Fri afternoon, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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14
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16
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Energy kJ
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85
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134
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508
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321
362
388
307
Wind (km/h)
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10
SSW
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N
5
NE
10
SW
5
NE
5
ENE
15
SW
5
ESE
5
NNW
15
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15
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10
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15
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High Tide
7:20PM0.44m
8:55AM0.69m
6:52PM0.44m
9:07AM0.74m
6:50PM0.47m
9:25AM0.78m
7:08PM0.51m
9:48AM0.80m
7:35PM0.56m
10:16AM0.79m
8:06PM0.61m
10:46AM0.76m
8:40PM0.63m
Low Tide
3:21PM0.40m
1:19AM0.23m
3:24PM0.41m
1:25AM0.14m
3:24PM0.42m
1:44AM0.05m
3:27PM0.44m
2:11AM-0.03m
3:36PM0.45m
2:43AM-0.08m
3:49PM0.46m
3:16AM-0.09m
4:08PM0.46m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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