Ixtapa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, Rusty here. Let’s talk about the surf ahead for Ixtapa. We’ve got a solid run of waves coming through, with the best conditions falling on the mornings when that glassy, clean water lines up. The water’s sitting at a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you’ll feel that extra bit of warmth.

Thursday morning kicks things off with a small 3ft SSW swell, period at 13 seconds – that’s a nice groundswell with some push. The wind is glassy, ESE at just 3 mph, so it’ll be clean as a whistle. The combined energy is moderate at 313. It’s a gentle start, but a good one for the beginners.

Friday morning stays clean, with a 3ft SSW swell, period building to 14 seconds, and a light cross-offshore breeze from the NNW at 3 mph. The energy is moderate (372). The wave shape should be tidy.

Saturday morning is where it starts to get interesting. The swell nudges up to 3ft from the SSW, period 13 seconds, and we’ve got glassy conditions again with an ENE wind at 3 mph. The energy jumps to 551, which is moderate but feeling stronger. Expect very good surf.

Sunday morning brings a change in direction: a 2ft SW swell, but the period is a beautiful 18 seconds – that’s a long, powerful groundswell. The wind is a light cross-offshore from the NNW at 3 mph, keeping it clean. Energy is high at 784. This is a standout morning for anyone who loves a long, drawn-out wave.

Monday morning is another glassy gem, with a 2ft SW swell, 17-second period, and an easterly breeze at 3 mph. Energy is strong at 562. The water is calm and the waves will have that lovely push.

Tuesday morning is a bit smaller, 2ft SW swell, 16-second period, but the wind is cross-offshore from the NNW at 3 mph, keeping it clean. Energy is moderate at 305.

Wednesday morning stays clean with a 2ft SW swell, 16 seconds, and glassy conditions from the NE at 3 mph. Energy is moderate at 291.

Now, Thursday the 27th of August is a cracker. The swell is 2ft from the SW, period 18 seconds, and the wind is dead calm – glassy perfection. Energy is strong at 602. This is one of the best mornings on offer.

Friday the 28th of August morning sees the swell pick up to 4ft from the SW, period 17 seconds, with a dead calm NE wind. Energy is really building at 984. This is excellent for more experienced surfers.

Saturday the 29th of August morning is the big one. The swell hits 6ft from the SSW, period 16 seconds, and the wind is calm again. The energy is very strong at 1647. This is expert territory – the waves are powerful and big. If you’re not experienced, give it a miss.

Sunday the 30th of August gets messy. The morning has a 5ft SSW swell, but the wind is a strong cross-shore from the SE at 16 mph, with a risk of thunderstorms. It’s marginal at best.

Monday the 31st of August morning is smaller again, 4ft SW swell, 13-second period, but the wind is cross-offshore from the E at 3 mph, so it’s clean. Energy is moderate at 486. A good session.

Tuesday the 1st of September morning has a 4ft SSW swell, period 13 seconds, with a light offshore wind from the N at 3 mph. Energy is moderate at 738. Clean again.

Wednesday the 2nd of September morning is glassy, with a 3ft SW swell, 16-second period, and a light WNW wind at 3 mph. Energy is strong at 799.

Thursday the 3rd of September morning is glassy with a 3ft SW swell, 15-second period, and a light WNW wind. Energy is strong at 929. The afternoon is also glassy with no wind, so that’s a rare full day of clean conditions.

Friday the 4th of September morning is the final standout. The swell is 5ft from the SW, period 17 seconds, with a glassy NNE wind at 3 mph. Energy is very strong at 1596. This is excellent for experienced surfers.

Overall, the mornings are where it’s at. The best standouts are Saturday the 29th of August for the big swell crew, and Thursday the 27th of August for those perfect, glassy conditions with long-period groundswell. The afternoons tend to get a bit bumpy with onshore winds, so plan for dawn patrols.

Rusty.

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