Ixtapa Surf Break

Lat Long: 17.66° N 101.61° W

Ixtapa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 am 28 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ixtapa sea temperature is
31.2° C
1.6° 

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


Ixtapa surf forecast from 28 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with 1,977 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 16s 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 Tuesday (Jul 28) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 16s 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 2.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Tue 28th Jul)6.5ft (2.0m) 16s
Best Surf 6PM (Tue 28th Jul)6.5ft (2.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 6PM (Tue 28th Jul)6.5ft (2.0m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it for Ixtapa.

We’ve got a real solid run of surf kicking off straight away, with a proper groundswell from the south-southwest that’s packing some serious punch. The water’s a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, sitting at 88°F, so you won’t need a thick suit.

The standout session is Tuesday morning, July 28th. It’s a big one. We’re looking at a clean 7ft swell from the SSW with a very long period of 17 seconds, and the wind is glassy, dead calm from the north. The energy is pumping, strong to very strong (2425), and with offshore winds and that kind of period, Ixtapa is going to be lined up and powerful. This is for experienced surfers only though, as the size is well over 8ft. The crowds might be a factor, but for a morning like this, it’s worth it.

Wednesday morning, July 29th, is another beauty. The swell drops just a touch to 6ft SSW, still a very long 16-second period, and again, flat calm, glassy conditions. The energy is still strong (1834). This is top-tier, powerful surf, ideal for the experienced crew.

Thursday morning, July 30th, the swell eases to 5ft from the SSW, period still a solid 14 seconds, and it’s glassy again. The energy is moderate (1025). This is still excellent, clean surf, and the size is starting to become more manageable for strong intermediates.

Friday morning, July 31st, the swell is 4ft SSW, 13-second period, glassy with a light NNW air. The energy is moderate (631). This is a very good morning, clean and fun.

We then have a bit of a lull through the weekend and into early next week. The swell drops right off, with heights down around 2ft to 2ft through August 4th. The wind stays clean on a few mornings, but the size is just tiny. There’s a decent gap of a few days with only small, marginal waves.

Things start to look more interesting again from Thursday, August 7th. The swell picks back up to 2ft from the SSW, but with a very long 18-second period, and there’s a clean window on Friday morning, August 8th, with 2ft SSW and a 17-second period, and light offshore winds. The energy is moderate (480). This is a promising, clean surf option for the more experienced crew on the longer boards.

The pattern builds into the following week. Sunday morning, August 9th, has 4ft SSW, 14-second period, and flat calm, glassy conditions. The energy is moderate (554). This is very good, clean surf.

Monday morning, August 10th, is a highlight in the second week. The swell is 3ft from the SSW, 13-second period, but the wind is offshore from the NNE. The energy is moderate (686). This is clean, offshore surf.

Tuesday morning, August 11th, is another cracker. Flat calm, glassy, with a 2ft but very long period 19-second swell from the SW. The energy is moderate (603). This is a very clean, long-period groundswell, perfect for the point or reef setups.

Wednesday morning, August 12th, finishes the outlook nicely. 4ft from the SW, 17-second period, and clean cross-offshore winds. The energy is moderate (973). This is another very good, quality session on offer.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 30°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 31°C on Sat afternoon, min 27°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
31
Saturday
1
Sunday
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Monday
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2
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Swell
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Height (m)
Direction
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2
SSW
17
2
SSW
16
1.9
SSW
16
1.8
SSW
16
1.7
SSW
15
1.6
SSW
15
1.5
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
13
1.2
SSW
13
1
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
12
0.6
SW
14
0.7
SSW
12
0.7
SW
13
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SW
12
0.6
SSW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2283
2002
1834
1608
1405
1024
874
811
682
545
451
341
257
257
169
145
147
172
232
159
116
Wind (km/h)
5
N
10
WSW
5
NE
0
ESE
10
SSW
5
NNE
5
N
15
SW
10
N
5
NNW
15
WSW
5
NNW
5
NNW
15
W
10
NW
0
W
15
WSW
10
W
10
ESE
15
SSE
5
E
Wind State
glassy
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cross-off
glassy
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off
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cross-off
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cross-on
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cross-off
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cross
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
12:08PM0.61m
8:13PM0.56m
12:33PM0.57m
8:10PM0.57m
12:55PM0.53m
7:59PM0.57m
12:51PM0.50m
7:53PM0.56m
11:32AM0.47m
7:53PM0.54m
9:34AM0.49m
7:54PM0.51m
8:58AM0.55m
7:45PM0.47m
Low Tide
4:45PM0.52m
4:18AM0.11m
4:23PM0.53m
4:24AM0.16m
3:23PM0.52m
4:17AM0.22m
2:28PM0.49m
3:55AM0.28m
2:30PM0.46m
3:18AM0.32m
2:50PM0.43m
2:20AM0.33m
3:09PM0.41m
1:33AM0.30m
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7:21
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Temp °C
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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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