Ixtapa Surf Break

Lat Long: 17.66° N 101.61° W

Ixtapa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 pm 13 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ixtapa sea temperature is
31.4°C
2.1° 

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


Ixtapa surf forecast from 14 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 15 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 18s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s period, SSW swell with 969 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 14 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 19s period with SW 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 Monday (Sep 14) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 12s. 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 1.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Mon 14th Sep)2ft (0.6m) 19s
Best Surf12AM (Tue 15th Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 18s
Most Powerful 3AM (Wed 16th Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here again. Let's break down Ixtapa’s forecast, this time in feet and miles per hour.

We’ve got a slow start before things really get going. The first properly surfable window is small.

Monday morning the 14th – we’re looking at a 3ft swell from the SW. The wind is east at 3 mph, cross-offshore, so it’s clean. The wave energy is moderate. A small but fun start to the day for the beginners.

Tuesday morning the 15th is a real highlight. The swell comes in at about 4ft from the SW, and it’s dead glassy – a north wind at 3 mph. The wave energy is moderate. This is the cleanest, most user-friendly window in the first week. Ixtapa is fairly consistent, and with crowds showing up sometimes, this is a great time to get a piece of it.

We see similar clean conditions on Wednesday the 16th and Thursday the 17th mornings, with the swell holding around 4ft from the SSW. Long-period groundswell (14-16 seconds) means the waves will have good shape and energy.

Friday morning the 18th is glassy again, but the swell drops back to 3ft – a 20-second period groundswell. You’ll be waiting for sets, but it’s clean.

From Saturday the 19th through Sunday afternoon the 20th, conditions get messy with cross-on winds. Not worth the paddle.

Monday morning the 21st – the swell bumps up to 4ft from the SW, light east wind, and the wave energy pushes into strong territory. This is a solid, clean session for intermediate and above.

Now, for the big stuff. Wednesday morning the 24th – the swell jumps to 6ft from the SSW, with strong energy. Light north-east wind means it’s clean, but this is experienced surfer territory. Over 5ft means beginners should stay on the beach.

Friday morning the 25th holds at about 6ft, glassy, with strong energy.

Saturday morning the 26th – the swell hits 7ft from the SW, almost glassy, and the energy is strong. This is for experts only.

Sunday morning the 27th is the biggest day of the forecast – a 10ft SW swell, cross-offshore wind, and very strong energy. The forecast says it’s too big for this break. That’s a serious warning. The afternoon stays around 8ft but with a messy cross-on wind.

We wrap up Monday morning the 28th with a 7ft SW groundswell, glassy, and strong energy. Another day for the experienced crew.

The standout for the average surfer is Tuesday morning the 15th – clean, manageable, fun. For the experts, Saturday the 26th and Monday the 28th are the ones to circle. That Sunday the 27th is a beast, but only if you’re truly skilled and comfortable with big, powerful waves.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Sun afternoon, min 27°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 31°C on Thu afternoon, min 27°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

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Monday
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
Thursday
17
Friday
18
Saturday
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Direction
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0.6
SW
19
0.6
SW
19
0.9
SW
18
0.8
SW
18
1.1
SW
18
1.1
SW
17
1.2
SSW
17
1.3
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.2
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15
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SSW
14
1.3
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14
1.1
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14
0.8
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20
0.8
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0.9
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19
0.9
SW
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0.9
SW
18
1.1
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18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
236
293
444
375
760
663
771
853
778
584
561
638
487
469
455
450
502
528
522
718
Wind (km/h)
15
S
5
E
5
E
15
SSE
5
N
5
N
15
WSW
5
NNW
5
NW
15
WSW
10
NW
0
NE
10
SW
5
ENE
5
ENE
10
SSW
5
E
5
ESE
5
SW
5
NE
Wind State
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
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High Tide
8:08PM0.39m
7:09AM0.64m
7:04PM0.40m
7:19AM0.71m
7:05PM0.42m
7:39AM0.76m
7:17PM0.44m
8:01AM0.78m
7:31PM0.46m
8:23AM0.78m
7:42PM0.48m
8:43AM0.77m
7:48PM0.50m
Low Tide
3:24PM0.34m
11:29PM0.37m
2:35PM0.32m
11:58PM0.29m
2:26PM0.29m
00:25AM0.22m
2:31PM0.28m
00:50AM0.16m
2:39PM0.28m
1:12AM0.12m
2:48PM0.29m
1:33AM0.09m
2:55PM0.31m
1:51AM0.07m
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6:33
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6:33
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6:50
6:49
6:47
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6:46
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 mm
4
4
3
1
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Temp °C
31
29
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28
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Feels °C
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33
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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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