Iztapa surf break

Iztapa surfForecast / Pacific Coast / Guatemala

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Friday 24 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
30.0° 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 Saturday (Apr 25) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 4s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 3s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Iztapa in the next 16 days are 0.8m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 27) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore 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 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Sat 25th Apr)2.5ft (0.8m) 12s
Best Surf12AM (Sat 25th Apr)2.5ft (0.8m) 12s
Most Powerful12AM (Mon 27th Apr)2.5ft (0.8m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 31°C on Sat morning, min 26°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Sun afternoon, light winds from the WSW by Mon morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Thu morning, min 27°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Fri
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
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
1
2
0
2
1
0
2
2
0
2
2
0
1
1
0
1
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
12
0.7
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
0.6
SSW
13
0.6
S
10
0.6
S
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
202
195
206
189
137
225
214
341
234
284
215
247
186
239
167
273
181
181
135
86
85
Wind (km/h)
25
SW
10
WNW
10
WNW
20
SW
15
WNW
15
WNW
30
SW
10
NW
5
WSW
15
SSW
5
NNE
5
SSE
15
S
0
NNW
5
WNW
20
S
5
W
10
W
15
SSW
10
NW
10
NW
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross
on
glassy
glassy
on
glassy
glassy
on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
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
1:55PM1.87m
2:23AM1.62m
Low Tide
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
8:22PM0.25m
8:20AM0.34m
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
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5:43
5:43
5:43
5:41
5:41
5:41
5:41
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6:16
6:16
6:16
6:17
6:17
6:17
6:17
6:17
1
4
1
3
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
Temp °C
30
28
31
30
29
31
31
29
31
30
29
30
30
29
30
30
29
31
30
29
31
30
30
32
31
31
32
31
31
33
32
34
31
31
33
31
31
33
32
31
33
32
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
12
0.7
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
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
13
0.6
S
10
0.6
S
10
Energy kJ
202
195
206
189
137
225
214
341
234
284
215
247
65
239
167
273
181
181
135
70
71
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ESE
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
0.4
SSE
8
0.6
SSW
13
0.5
S
8
0.5
S
9
0.5
S
8
0.6
S
9
0.5
S
10
0.5
S
10
0.5
SSW
12
0.5
SSW
12
Energy kJ
2
1
26
28
74
93
88
69
70
83
80
20
135
36
37
35
54
48
48
86
85
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
7
0.1
S
20
0.1
S
21
0.3
SSW
19
0.4
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
S
8
0.4
W
4
0.4
S
8
0.4
W
4
0.4
SSW
10
0.6
S
16
0.2
SSW
16
0.5
SSW
12
0.4
SE
6
0.1
SW
17
0.3
SE
6
0.3
SE
5
0.2
S
15
0.2
S
15
Energy kJ
4
8
9
72
58
17
5
6
20
6
31
186
25
82
8
11
5
4
17
17
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WSW
3
0.3
W
3
0.3
WSW
2
0.5
W
4
0.4
W
4
0.6
W
4
0.6
W
4
0.5
W
4
0.4
WSW
4
0.2
WSW
5
0.2
W
5
0.3
WNW
3
0.3
WSW
2
0.2
W
3
0.2
W
3
Energy kJ
1
1
1
6
4
9
12
9
6
2
2
2
1
1
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
1
1
1
Distance (km)
670
0
0
670
117
0
670
0
12
569
0
0
513
0
0
516
3
3
614
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Guatemala - Pacific Coast
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Guatemala
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
5
5
7
8
5
6
5
4
9
6
5
9
6
5
5
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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