
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, 9PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 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 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s. 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 1.8m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 9s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 05) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Fri 3rd Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 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.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s coming down the line for Ixtapa.
We’ve got a solid run of surf ahead, stretching all the way through to mid-July. The week starts off with a long-period SSW groundswell that’s already pumping, and the water’s sitting at 88°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. The real standout here is going to be Sunday the 5th through to Tuesday the 8th, with some excellent conditions for experienced surfers.
Friday the 3rd morning gets things going with clean, glassy 4ft SSW swell at 14 seconds. The combined swell energy is moderate (740), but the glassy wind makes it a nice, cruisy start. Saturday the 4th morning drops a little to 3ft, but the period stretches to 16 seconds, and it’s glassy again – a lovely small-wave morning.
Now, here’s the highlight. Sunday the 5th morning is where it really fires. We’re looking at 4ft of SSW groundswell, 16-second period, with glassy conditions. The combined energy jumps to 1149, which is moderate-strong. This is prime Ixtapa. Monday the 6th morning sees the period hit a very long 20 seconds with 3ft swell and glassy wind – the energy is up at 1572, so it’s got serious push, but that long period can get a bit straight at the beach. Still, for a reef or point, it would be magic. Then Tuesday the 7th morning brings the biggest swell of the run: 6ft from the SSW, 18-second period, and clean cross-offshore wind. At 6ft, it’s getting into expert territory, but the energy reading of 1991 tells you it’s packing a punch. Wednesday the 8th morning holds strong at 5ft with glassy conditions – another cracker.
After that, the surf settles into a more modest but still fun pattern. Thursday the 9th, Friday the 10th, and Saturday the 11th all show morning glass with 4-4ft SSW swell, though the period drops a bit. There’s a gap of smaller, less consistent surf from about Sunday the 12th afternoon through to the 17th, with weaker energy and risk of t-storms, but it’s not a total washout.
The second week ends on a high note. July 18th Saturday morning brings back the glass and a clean 2ft SSW swell at 16 seconds (energy 548), and then the Saturday afternoon holds 2ft at 17 seconds with glassy wind. A mellow, clean finish to the run.
So, for the best waves, get on the Sunday 5th through Tuesday 8th mornings – that’s your window for the biggest, cleanest, most powerful SSW groundswell. Ixtapa is a fairly consistent spot, and this run is a proper little season.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 31°C on Sat afternoon, min 27°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 30°C on Mon morning, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 3 | Saturday 4 | Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | 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 | SSW 15 |
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515 | 431 | 594 | 291 | 576 | 491 | 961 | 969 | 904 | 790 | 790 | 1240 | 1966 | 1471 | 1657 | 1261 | 1230 | 1067 | 815 | 784 | 665 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | cross-off | on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross | glassy | on | glassy |
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 | 6:37PM0.52m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 2:15AM0.04m | |||||||||
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 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 6 | — | — | 5 | — | 3 | 10 | — | 6 | 1 |
Temp °C | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 33 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | 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 | SSW 15 |
515 | 431 | 594 | 222 | 576 | 389 | 961 | 969 | 904 | 740 | 674 | 1240 | 1966 | 1471 | 1657 | 1261 | 1230 | 1067 | 815 | 784 | 665 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 9 | S 10 | SSW 16 | SW 13 | SSW 18 | S 10 | S 9 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 | SSW 20 | SSW 14 | SSE 9 | SSW 13 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 14 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | S 8 | SSE 8 |
63 | 62 | 65 | 291 | 172 | 491 | 47 | 44 | 404 | 790 | 790 | 431 | 25 | 156 | 26 | 26 | 16 | 25 | 27 | 34 | 49 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 18 | S 18 | SSW 20 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SW 24 | SSW 22 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | — | S 9 | S 15 | S 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | S 21 |
162 | 160 | 253 | 70 | 68 | 45 | 141 | 183 | 42 | 42 | 41 | 45 | — | 39 | 5 | 4 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 32 | 9 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 10 | — | W 9 | WNW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 9 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 10 | — | 14 | 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 39 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 534 | 0 | 0 | 534 | 0 | 0 | 534 | 0 | 0 | 501 | 0 | 0 | 246 | 0 | 0 | 216 | 5 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
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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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