
Surf Forecasts:
Ixtapa surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 14 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 18s 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★+): Friday 7 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 18s 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 (Aug 07) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ixtapa in the next 16 days are 1.5m 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+) | 9AM (Fri 7th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Fri 14th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 18s |
| 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 folks, Rusty here. Let's talk about what's on offer for Ixtapa over the next couple of weeks.
Alright, we’ve got a solid run of surf coming up. The pattern is a long, drawn-out pulse of SSW groundswell that will keep things fun for days. The water is a touch warmer than normal at 89°, which is a nice bonus.
Friday morning, August 7th is where we kick off. Ixtapa is looking at a clean 3ft SSW groundswell with a very long 18-second period. The wind is glassy, dead calm from the NNW. The combined energy is moderate at (886). This is a standout session for sure – that long period groundswell will groom into some real nice lines, but keep in mind it might be a bit too orderly for the beach breaks; it’ll be best on the points. It’s a beginner-friendly size, but be aware the crowds are *sometimes* an issue here.
Saturday morning, August 8th, is another good one. The swell holds at 4ft from the SSW, period drops a touch to 16 seconds, but the wind is a clean cross-offshore from the N. Still very clean with moderate energy (855). The afternoons get a bit choppy with onshore wind, so stick to the mornings.
Sunday morning, August 9th, the wind goes glassy again from the NE, with a 4ft SSW swell at 14 seconds. (542) energy. A bit of a risk of t-storms, but the conditions will be worth it if you get a window.
Monday morning, August 10th, is clean with a cross-offshore breeze from the NNW and a 3ft SSW swell. (575) energy. Good, clean, fun waves.
Tuesday morning, August 11th, is a cracker. Glassy calm, zero wind, with a 3ft SW swell at 18 seconds. (948) energy. The water will be like a mirror. This is a top pick.
Wednesday morning, August 12th, and Thursday morning, August 13th, both offer glassy conditions again with 3ft to 3ft SW swell. (578) and (600) energy respectively. Consistent, clean, and fun.
Now, the real standout for the experienced crew comes on Friday morning, August 14th. The swell jumps to 4ft from the SW with a 17-second period, and the energy is strong at (1256). The wind is glassy from the NNE. This is labelled as excellent for experienced surfers, meaning it’s got some push. The 5ft sets in the afternoon are a bit mushier with the onshore wind, so the morning is the window.
Saturday morning, August 15th, is another big one. A solid 5ft SW swell at 16 seconds, (1184) energy, and glassy wind from the NNW. This is getting up there in size – it’s not for beginners, but for the experienced, it’s the best of the run. The afternoon onshore wind will chop it up.
After that, we settle back into a nice groove. Sunday (Aug 16th) through Thursday (Aug 20th) mornings all have glassy or light cross-offshore winds with 4ft to 4ft SSW swell. Consistent energy in the 500-800 range. The pattern holds strong.
The run starts to fade from Friday, August 21st onwards. The swell drops to 4ft and the wind turns messy, with onshore and cross-shore conditions. By Saturday, August 22nd, the swell is only 3ft, and the energy is low. The morning of the 22nd still has a clean cross-offshore wind, so you might get a small, clean wave, but the energy is dropping off.
So, to sum it up: the first two weeks are stacked with clean, glassy mornings. The top tier days are Friday morning Aug 14th and Saturday morning Aug 15th for the biggest, most powerful swell. For the best all-round conditions, you can't go past Tuesday morning Aug 11th. The end of the run is a slow fade, so get on it early.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 31°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 31°C on Mon morning, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | |||||||||||||||
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 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 20 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 19 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
582 | 566 | 627 | 596 | 530 | 508 | 487 | 440 | 321 | 362 | 388 | 342 | 614 | 449 | 414 | 508 | 447 | 335 | 416 | 416 | 441 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross | off | glassy | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:25AM0.78m | 7:08PM0.51m | 9:48AM0.80m | 7:35PM0.56m | 10:16AM0.79m | 8:06PM0.61m | 10:46AM0.76m | 8:40PM0.63m | 11:17AM0.71m | 9:14PM0.63m | 11:49AM0.65m | 9:47PM0.60m | 12:22PM0.59m | 10:14PM0.54m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:27PM0.44m | 2:11AM-0.03m | 3:36PM0.45m | 2:43AM-0.08m | 3:49PM0.46m | 3:16AM-0.09m | 4:08PM0.46m | 3:51AM-0.06m | 4:31PM0.46m | 4:25AM0.02m | 4:57PM0.45m | 4:57AM0.13m | 5:29PM0.45m | ||||||||
6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | |
— | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:13 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | 4 | 1 | — | 3 | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 |
Feels °C | 33 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 34 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 34 | 33 | 34 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
582 | 566 | 627 | 596 | 530 | 508 | 487 | 440 | 321 | 362 | 326 | 342 | 614 | 449 | 414 | 508 | 447 | 335 | 416 | 416 | 424 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | S 12 | SW 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SW 20 | SW 20 | W 4 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 11 | W 6 | S 12 | S 10 | SW 20 | SW 19 |
181 | 148 | 144 | 145 | 72 | 48 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 186 | 388 | 13 | 316 | 222 | 136 | 63 | 9 | 73 | 73 | 306 | 441 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | SW 12 | S 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SSE 11 | SW 22 | SW 16 | S 7 | SSE 11 | SW 19 | W 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | W 5 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SW 21 | S 10 | SSW 10 |
123 | 118 | 106 | 114 | 42 | 59 | 23 | 73 | 67 | 27 | 39 | 184 | 18 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 15 | 14 | 111 | 73 | 33 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 3 | WNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 6 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 19 | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 216 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 0 | 0 | 530 | 0 | 0 | 534 | 0 | 0 | 530 | 0 | 0 | 529 | 0 | 0 | 501 | 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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