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Ixtapa surfForecast / Guerrero / Mexico
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Thursday 28 May 2026 CSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Ixtapa surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Ixtapa sea temperature is
30.2° C
(Which is 1.8°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Ixtapa surf forecast from 28 May 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 30 May, 9PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 21s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 1 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 18s period, SSW swell with 2,336 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 29 May, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 14s 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 Friday (May 29) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s is also forecast. 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 2.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 01) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 7s period and expected on Friday (May 29) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Fri 29th May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Sat 30th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 21s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Mon 1st Jun) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ixtapa over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Thu morning, min 27°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 30°C on Sun morning, min 27°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 22 | SW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 18 | |
384 | 384 | 379 | 402 | 419 | 413 | 269 | 471 | 936 | 1242 | 1649 | 2162 | 2089 | 2065 | 1536 | 1339 | 1126 | 1083 | 681 | 1320 | 1922 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross | |
High Tide | 11:24AM0.62m | 6:52PM0.54m | 12:35PM0.62m | 2:34PM0.62m | 4:27PM0.64m | 5:15PM0.67m | 5:51PM0.69m | 6:22PM0.70m | |||||||||||||
Low Tide | 4:18PM0.53m | 3:31AM0.14m | 3:50AM0.14m | 4:10AM0.15m | 4:29AM0.17m | 4:35AM0.20m | 4:06AM0.23m | ||||||||||||||
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 | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — |
 | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:17 | — | — | 7:17 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 30 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 29 |
32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 18 |
 kJ | 384 | 384 | 379 | 402 | 419 | 413 | 269 | 351 | 936 | 1242 | 1649 | 2162 | 2089 | 2065 | 1536 | 1339 | 1126 | 1083 | 553 | 1320 | 1922 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 16 | SW 22 | SSW 13 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | SSW 18 | S 10 | S 10 |
| kJ | 23 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 31 | 30 | 124 | 471 | 265 | 339 | 334 | 394 | 394 | 297 | 209 | 212 | 129 | 121 | 681 | 73 | 49 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | W 4 | W 4 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | S 16 | SSW 16 | SW 14 | SSW 15 | WNW 16 | WNW 15 | NW 15 | SSW 22 | SW 21 | SSW 20 | SW 19 | S 11 | SW 21 | WNW 12 |
| kJ | 66 | 66 | 2 | 3 | 75 | 124 | 178 | 181 | 330 | 301 | 279 | 25 | 21 | 8 | 46 | 116 | 155 | 96 | 85 | 208 | 13 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 4 | W 4 | WNW 4 | — | W 4 | W 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 7 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | 4 | — | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 39 | 534 | 21 | 0 | 530 | 0 | 0 | 537 | 6 | 7 | 534 | 0 | 0 | 534 | 5 | 0 | 534 | 0 | 0 | 534 | 39 |
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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.
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