Ixtapa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s coming down the line for Ixtapa.

We’ve got a solid run of surf ahead, stretching all the way through to mid-July. The week starts off with a long-period SSW groundswell that’s already pumping, and the water’s sitting at 88°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. The real standout here is going to be Sunday the 5th through to Tuesday the 8th, with some excellent conditions for experienced surfers.

Friday the 3rd morning gets things going with clean, glassy 4ft SSW swell at 14 seconds. The combined swell energy is moderate (740), but the glassy wind makes it a nice, cruisy start. Saturday the 4th morning drops a little to 3ft, but the period stretches to 16 seconds, and it’s glassy again – a lovely small-wave morning.

Now, here’s the highlight. Sunday the 5th morning is where it really fires. We’re looking at 4ft of SSW groundswell, 16-second period, with glassy conditions. The combined energy jumps to 1149, which is moderate-strong. This is prime Ixtapa. Monday the 6th morning sees the period hit a very long 20 seconds with 3ft swell and glassy wind – the energy is up at 1572, so it’s got serious push, but that long period can get a bit straight at the beach. Still, for a reef or point, it would be magic. Then Tuesday the 7th morning brings the biggest swell of the run: 6ft from the SSW, 18-second period, and clean cross-offshore wind. At 6ft, it’s getting into expert territory, but the energy reading of 1991 tells you it’s packing a punch. Wednesday the 8th morning holds strong at 5ft with glassy conditions – another cracker.

After that, the surf settles into a more modest but still fun pattern. Thursday the 9th, Friday the 10th, and Saturday the 11th all show morning glass with 4-4ft SSW swell, though the period drops a bit. There’s a gap of smaller, less consistent surf from about Sunday the 12th afternoon through to the 17th, with weaker energy and risk of t-storms, but it’s not a total washout.

The second week ends on a high note. July 18th Saturday morning brings back the glass and a clean 2ft SSW swell at 16 seconds (energy 548), and then the Saturday afternoon holds 2ft at 17 seconds with glassy wind. A mellow, clean finish to the run.

So, for the best waves, get on the Sunday 5th through Tuesday 8th mornings – that’s your window for the biggest, cleanest, most powerful SSW groundswell. Ixtapa is a fairly consistent spot, and this run is a proper little season.

Rusty.

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