Ixtapa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks, ol' Rusty here with the goods on what's coming our way. We've got a nice little run of swell on the horizon, starting off a bit small but with some real standouts as we get into the second week. Let's get into it.

We kick off Sunday morning, August 2nd, at Ixtapa. The water is a touch warmer than normal at 89°, and with that long period, 12-second groundswell from the SSW, you're looking at clean, glassy conditions. Expect some fun, clean lines with the swell coming in at 2 ft. The combined energy is moderate (293), so it's not a powerhouse, but it'll be a fun, easy morning for the beginners, as it's rated for that level. Be aware, this spot can get a crowd sometimes.

The pattern settles into a solid run of clean mornings, with a bit of a cross-off or glassy wind each day. Monday morning, August 3rd, brings a bit more size with a 3 ft SSW swell and a longer 14-second period. The energy picks up to 332 (moderate), and with calm winds, it's going to be a glassy, clean session. The swell stays similar through the middle of the week, with Thursday morning, August 6th, offering a nice 2 ft SSW swell (13 seconds, 323 energy) under glassy conditions.

Now, the real standout is coming into view. Friday morning, August 7th, we see a jump in quality. The swell bumps up to 3 ft from the SSW, but with a very long period of 18 seconds. That's groundswell energy, and the combined energy is strong at 710. The wind is glassy, so expect some really clean, lined-up waves with proper power. This is a morning for the experienced and intermediate surfers to get excited.

The following week offers a bit of a mixed bag but with some real potential. Saturday morning, August 8th, has a 4 ft SSW swell (16 seconds) with a cross-off wind, making for clean, strong waves (819 energy). Sunday morning, August 9th, is another glassy morning with a 4 ft SSW swell (14 seconds), and the energy is still strong (531). Monday, August 10th, keeps that glassy, clean theme going with a 3 ft SSW swell (13 seconds, 586 energy).

The highlight of the entire forecast, though, is shaping up for Friday morning, August 14th. The swell hits 4 ft from the SW with a 17-second period. The combined energy is very strong at 1156. The wind is a clean cross-off, and the conditions are noted as excellent for experienced surfers. This is the one. It's sizeable enough to need some respect, but with that period and direction, it'll be pushing through with real power and shape. This is a morning for the confident crew.

The following weekend stays solid, with Saturday morning, August 15th, offering a glassy 4 ft SW swell (16 seconds, 916 energy), and Sunday morning, August 16th, also glassy with a 4 ft SW swell (15 seconds, 797 energy). The run carries into Monday, August 17th, with a clean 4 ft SW swell (16 seconds, 916 energy) in the morning.

So, the best bet is hands down Friday morning, August 14th, with that big, powerful, clean groundswell. The other standout is Friday morning, August 7th, for the quality of the long period swell in glassy conditions. The afternoons are generally a write-off with onshore winds, so make sure you're on it first thing.

Rusty.

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