Ixtapa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a slow start with small, clean waves on offer, but nothing that’s gonna blow your hair back just yet. The real buildup comes later, with a proper pulse of energy arriving in the second week that’s well worth circling on the calendar.

The first decent window kicks off on Tuesday morning, August 4th at Ixtapa. It’s small, with a 2 ft SSW swell, but the period is a solid 12 seconds – that’s proper groundswell energy. Winds are light easterly, cross-off, and the water is about average for this time of year. The combined energy is weak (239), but it’s clean enough for a beginner to get a few long, forgiving rides. The place is exposed to the south, and with the swell coming from the SSW, it’s lining up nicely. Just be aware that crowds can pop up sometimes here.

Wednesday morning, August 5th is a real treat. Glassy conditions, zero wind, and a 2 ft SW swell with a very long 15-second period. The energy is still moderate (246), but those long, slow lines will be perfect for learners. It’s a morning for cruising.

The next morning, Thursday, August 6th, is another glassy dawn with a 2 ft SW swell and 13-second period. The energy picks up a notch (306). It’s clean, small, and fun.

Now, Friday, August 7th is where things start to get interesting. The morning sees a 3 ft SSW swell, 18-second period, with a cross-off northerly wind. The combined energy jumps to 796 – that’s a moderate but building push. The waves are clean and have real shape. This is a standout for the first week.

Saturday morning, August 8th, is glassy again with a 4 ft SSW swell, 16-second period, and the energy is up at 811. This is the pick of the first week – clean, good-sized, and consistent.

Sunday, August 9th and Monday, August 10th mornings both offer a 4 ft SSW swell with cross-off easterly winds. The energy stays strong (514 and 651). It’s clean and good.

Tuesday morning, August 11th, the swell drops a touch to 3 ft but the period stretches to 18 seconds. Glassy conditions with a northerly wind. The energy is still high (825). These are long, beautiful lines.

Wednesday, August 12th, another glassy morning with 3 ft SW swell, 16-second period, energy at 514. Clean and consistent.

Thursday, August 13th, a morning of a 3 ft SW swell, 16-second period, with a cross-off north wind. Energy at 452. Still clean.

Now, here’s the big one. Friday morning, August 14th, is the clear standout for the entire forecast. We’re looking at a 4 ft SW swell, 18-second period, with a cross-off NNW wind. The combined energy is a massive 1222 – that’s strong wave energy. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers. The water is still average for the time of year. This is a morning for the good board.

Saturday morning, August 15th, is another top-tier morning. Glassy, a 5 ft SW swell, 16-second period, energy at 1109. The size is getting up there – over 5 ft, so it’s starting to push past beginner territory. It’s still clean and powerful.

Sunday, August 16th, the morning is glassy with a 4 ft SW swell, 14-second period, energy at 560. Clean and solid.

The final week eases off. Monday, August 17th morning offers 3 ft SW swell with cross-off wind, energy at 357. Tuesday, August 18th morning is glassy again with 3 ft SW swell, 15-second period, energy at 391. Wednesday, August 19th morning is glassy with a 3 ft SSW swell, 16-second period, and energy at 609. A clean, gentle finish to the run.

The standout days without a doubt are Friday, August 14th and Saturday, August 15th mornings. Clean, strong, long-period SSW to SW swell, and the wind is either off or glassy. That’s the good stuff.

Rusty.

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