Ixtapa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Righto, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the pike for Ixtapa.

The first few days are a bit of a mixed bag, but there’s a real pulse of quality swell building from the end of the week. The ocean is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, which is a nice bonus.

Tuesday morning kicks things off with a clean, glassy 4ft SW swell. The combined energy is 733 (moderate) and the wind is dead calm. It’s a sweet, user-friendly start for the beginners out there. The afternoon gets a bit choppy, so make the most of the morning.

Wednesday morning is a write-off with rain and choppy conditions, but don’t stress – Wednesday afternoon turns it right around. The wind goes glassy again, and you’ve got a 3ft SW swell with 521 (moderate) energy. It’s a beautiful little session waiting to happen.

Thursday morning is another glassy one with 2ft SW swell (347 energy). Good, clean fun. The afternoon drops off.

Friday morning absolutely shines. Glassy conditions, 2ft SW swell, but look at that period – 24 seconds. That’s a very long period groundswell, and the energy is 745 (moderate). It’ll be bowling nicely at the point, but a beach break might be a bit straight. Worth the paddle.

Saturday morning is the standout. The swell jumps to 4ft SW, the period is 21 seconds, and the combined energy skyrockets to 1346 (strong). Glassy conditions again. This is the best morning of the first week. It’s a real treat for experienced surfers.

Sunday and Monday mornings both hold excellent, clean conditions with 5ft and 5ft SW swells, respectively. The energy is well into the strong range (1820 and 2038). This is serious, powerful surf, but it’s still manageable for a confident intermediate. The afternoons get a bit messy with onshore winds.

Tuesday morning, July 28th is the absolute top pick. You’ve got a clean 7ft SSW swell with 2391 (very strong) energy. The wind is light cross-off, keeping the face smooth. This is a big, powerful swell. At 7ft, it’s going to be a handful for anyone but the experts. The sets will be long and deep.

Wednesday morning, July 29th is another glassy winner with 6ft SSW swell (1641 energy). Beautiful.

The surf then slowly eases through the first week of August, with mornings offering clean, glassy 2ft to 3ft SW swells. The energy drops to weak-moderate levels. There’s still fun, small waves to be had for the longboard or a foamboard, but the big stuff is done.

The standout of the whole forecast is Saturday morning, July 25th and then Tuesday morning, July 28th for the big, clean, powerful groundswell. The later one is the more serious swell for the experienced crew.

Rusty.

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