
Surf Forecasts:
Ixtapa surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 15s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s period, SW swell with 1,005 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 5 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 15s period with SSW 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 Saturday (Sep 05) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy 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 Thursday (Sep 10) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 9s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 10) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ixtapa over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming our way for Ixtapa over the next couple of weeks.
We’ve got a solid run of surf ahead, starting with a real standout right off the bat. The water is sitting at 88°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you’ll be peeling off the spring suit.
Saturday the 5th morning is the pick of the entire forecast. Ixtapa is waking up to a clean 6ft SSW groundswell with a very long 16-second period. The wind is glassy from the NNE at 3 mph. The wave energy is pumping strong at 1668. This is excellent, powerful surf—definitely for the experienced crew. The offshore wind and long period will set up some beautiful lines, but it’s going to be a bit heavy for beginners. That afternoon, the wind shifts cross-on and the energy drops, so make the most of the morning.
Sunday the 6th morning is still a good option. We’ve got a 5ft SSW swell, still a 15-second period, and a clean cross-off breeze from the NNW at 6 mph. The energy is still moderate at 1131. This is another clean session for the experienced surfers, but the afternoon goes marginal with a cross-on wind.
Monday the 7th morning sees the swell drop to 4ft, but with glassy conditions from the ENE at 3 mph. The period is still a long 14 seconds, and the energy is moderate at 897. There’s a risk of thunderstorms, but the surf will be very good and clean.
Tuesday the 8th morning is a smaller day with 3ft SSW swell, but a clean cross-off breeze from the north. The period is 13 seconds, with energy at 543. It’s a good morning for a longer board or a fun log.
Wednesday the 9th morning brings a 3ft SW swell with a long 16-second period and glassy conditions from the ENE. The energy is 634. Very clean, but small. The afternoon sees a jump in period to 17 seconds and energy to 1000, but the wind turns cross-on, making it tricky.
Thursday the 10th morning is a standout for the week ahead. A 4ft SW swell, 16-second period, and a clean offshore breeze from the north at 6 mph. The energy is 929. This is a very clean, well-shaped morning for experienced surfers.
Friday the 11th morning stays clean with a 4ft SW swell, 15-second period, and a cross-off breeze from the north. Energy is 727. Good, but not the best.
Saturday the 12th morning is a glassy morning with 3ft SW swell, but the period drops to 14 seconds. The energy is 535. It’s a small, clean day for a relaxed paddle.
From Sunday the 13th through to the end of the window, the surf drops off significantly. Most mornings are around 3ft to 3ft, with the occasional glassy or clean window. The energy is low, between 303 and 872. The period gets very long—up to 20 seconds on Friday the 18th morning—which means long, clean lines but very little push. The afternoon winds are mostly cross-on, so the mornings are the only time to get a few small, clean waves. Sunday the 20th morning sees the swell bump up to 3ft with a 19-second period and glassy conditions, but it’s still small.
Overall, the first few days are the real deal. The morning of Saturday the 5th is the absolute standout for the experienced surfers. The run from the 8th to the 12th has some clean, smaller windows. Beyond that, it’s a long wait for small, clean mornings.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 31°C on Tue morning, min 27°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 32°C on Tue afternoon, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
1209 | 911 | 911 | 796 | 638 | 659 | 373 | 362 | 269 | 261 | 381 | 448 | 754 | 663 | 813 | 803 | 883 | 631 | 536 | 407 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:20PM0.54m | 9:14AM0.81m | 7:46PM0.60m | 9:37AM0.78m | 8:15PM0.64m | 9:58AM0.73m | 8:47PM0.65m | 10:17AM0.67m | 9:19PM0.64m | 10:28AM0.61m | 9:52PM0.59m | 10:23AM0.55m | 10:24PM0.53m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:57AM-0.04m | 3:03PM0.37m | 2:28AM-0.05m | 3:16PM0.37m | 2:58AM-0.02m | 3:32PM0.36m | 3:27AM0.05m | 3:49PM0.35m | 3:53AM0.16m | 4:07PM0.34m | 4:12AM0.28m | 4:21PM0.34m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | |
6:57 | — | — | 6:55 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:53 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | |
mm | 1 | 6 | — | 1 | — | 1 | 3 | 1 | — | — | 4 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 32 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 |
Feels °C | 33 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 34 | 32 | 34 | 35 | 34 | 32 | 34 | 32 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 34 | 33 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SSW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
1209 | 911 | 911 | 796 | 638 | 659 | 373 | 362 | 269 | 261 | 381 | 448 | 754 | 522 | 813 | 803 | 883 | 631 | 536 | 407 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | SSW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 17 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | WNW 9 | SW 19 | SSW 8 | W 4 |
182 | 189 | 182 | 178 | 133 | 96 | 96 | 70 | 204 | 227 | 196 | 129 | 93 | 663 | 68 | 66 | 17 | 96 | 37 | 9 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 20 | SSW 20 | S 8 | SSW 19 | S 8 | S 7 | S 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 8 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | WNW 10 | SE 6 | WNW 9 | SSW 6 | WNW 9 | SSW 19 | S 8 |
10 | 10 | 38 | 40 | 20 | 142 | 41 | 39 | 37 | 37 | 58 | 37 | 27 | 33 | 11 | 17 | 4 | 16 | 37 | 18 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 4 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 529 | 0 | 0 | 184 | 0 | 0 | 509 | 0 | 0 | 534 | 0 | 0 | 184 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 534 |
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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.
Ixtapa is 7 km (4 miles) from Zihuatanejo. If you plan a holiday in Guerrero, look for hotels and other accommodation in Zihuatanejo. Zihuatanejo has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










