Iztapa surf break

Iztapa surfForecast / Pacific Coast / Guatemala

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Thursday 23 Apr 2026 CST
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Iztapa surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Iztapa sea temperature is
29.9° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Iztapa this week:

The surf forecast for Iztapa over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 24) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Iztapa in the next 16 days are 1.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 24) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 26) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Fri 24th Apr)3.5ft (1.0m) 13s
Best Surf12AM (Fri 24th Apr)3.5ft (1.0m) 13s
Most Powerful12AM (Fri 24th Apr)3.5ft (1.0m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Sun afternoon, min 27°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
2
2
0
2
2
0
2
2
0
2
2
0
2
2
0
2
2
0
2
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SSW
13
1
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
12
0.6
SSW
12
0.6
S
18
0.6
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.6
S
16
0.8
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
367
367
294
202
195
192
189
104
225
214
341
234
284
215
247
186
239
167
273
178
181
Wind (km/h)
20
SW
0
WNW
10
WNW
20
SW
10
NW
10
WNW
25
SW
15
WNW
15
WNW
25
SW
15
WNW
10
WNW
20
SSW
5
NE
0
SSW
15
S
5
NW
5
WNW
15
SSW
5
WNW
5
WNW
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
glassy
on
glassy
cross-off
on
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
7:31PM1.87m
8:11AM1.66m
8:33PM1.74m
9:18AM1.64m
9:41PM1.64m
10:26AM1.65m
10:50PM1.58m
11:30AM1.70m
11:55PM1.56m
12:25PM1.76m
00:51AM1.57m
1:12PM1.82m
1:40AM1.60m
Low Tide
1:57AM0.22m
2:18PM0.37m
2:59AM0.31m
3:30PM0.45m
4:04AM0.37m
4:44PM0.47m
5:07AM0.40m
5:51PM0.44m
6:04AM0.40m
6:49PM0.38m
6:54AM0.38m
7:39PM0.31m
7:39AM0.36m
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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5:43
5:43
5:43
5:43
5:41
5:41
5:41
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6:16
6:16
6:16
6:16
6:17
6:17
6:17
6:17
10
7
7
7
1
3
1
5
2
Temp °C
30
26
30
29
28
31
30
29
31
30
29
30
30
29
30
30
29
30
30
29
31
31
30
31
29
30
33
31
31
33
31
32
32
32
33
32
32
33
31
32
33
33
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SSW
13
1
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
12
0.6
SSW
12
0.6
S
18
0.6
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.6
S
10
0.8
SSW
13
0.6
SSE
8
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
13
Energy kJ
367
367
294
202
195
192
189
104
225
214
341
234
284
215
247
65
239
53
273
178
181
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SE
5
0.1
W
11
0.2
ESE
5
0.1
SE
5
0.1
SE
4
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
S
19
0.4
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
11
0.6
S
11
0.5
SSW
11
0.5
SSW
11
0.6
S
11
0.6
S
10
0.6
S
10
0.6
SSW
13
0.6
S
9
0.6
SSW
15
0.5
S
9
0.5
S
9
0.6
S
10
Energy kJ
4
2
3
1
1
26
28
74
93
88
69
70
83
80
64
135
57
167
38
39
66
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
12
0.1
S
18
0.2
S
7
0.1
S
20
0.1
S
21
0.2
SSW
18
0.3
SSW
19
0.4
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
S
8
0.4
W
4
0.3
SSE
8
0.4
W
5
0.3
W
5
0.6
S
16
0.2
SSW
16
0.5
SSW
12
0.4
SE
5
0.2
SSE
4
0.3
SE
6
Energy kJ
6
6
4
8
9
33
72
58
17
5
5
12
8
5
186
25
82
7
2
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSE
5
0.4
WSW
3
0.5
W
4
0.4
W
4
0.5
W
3
0.6
W
4
0.5
W
4
0.6
W
4
0.6
W
4
0.5
WNW
4
0.4
WSW
5
0.2
W
5
0.2
WNW
3
Energy kJ
6
2
6
4
5
10
7
9
11
9
9
2
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
523
0
0
670
0
0
670
0
0
670
0
0
569
0
0
513
0
0
513
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Guatemala - Pacific Coast
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Guatemala
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
7
6
8
5
5
5
5
9
6
4
6
5
5
5
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Information about the Iztapa Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Iztapa provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Iztapa can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Iztapa 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 (Iztapa) 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 Iztapa 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.

Iztapa is 12 km (7 miles) from San Jose. If you plan a holiday in Guatemala - Pacific Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in San Jose. San Jose has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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