Iztapa surf break

Iztapa surfForecast / Pacific Coast / Guatemala

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Sunday 22 Mar 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
28.8° 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 Monday (Mar 23) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Iztapa in the next 16 days are 0.7m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 24) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Saturday (Mar 28) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Mon 23rd Mar)2.5ft (0.8m) 13s
Best Surf12AM (Mon 23rd Mar)2.5ft (0.8m) 13s
Most Powerful 9AM (Tue 24th Mar)2.5ft (0.7m) 18s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
2
0
0
2
1
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
S
0.8
S
0.5
SSW
0.7
S
0.6
S
0.7
SSW
0.5
SSW
0.6
S
0.6
SSW
0.5
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.6
S
0.4
SW
0.6
S
0.4
SSW
0.4
SW
0.5
S
0.4
S
Period(s) (?)131319121218181316161515151411141013131017
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)2252222141481032761781281731468984848183496967454494
Wind
(km/h)
15
SSW
10
NNW
10
SE
15
SSW
15
NW
15
SE
15
S
10
N
10
SE
20
SSW
5
N
5
SSE
20
SSW
5
NE
10
SE
20
S
5
NNW
5
SE
15
SSW
5
NNE
5
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
offcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
onoffcross-
on
cross-
on
glasscross-
on
onglasscross-
on
onglassglasscross-
on
cross-
off
glass
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:11PM
2.14
5:35AM
1.80
5:58PM
2.09
6:23AM
1.73
6:48PM
2.01
7:16AM
1.65
7:43PM
1.89
8:16AM
1.58
8:46PM
1.78
9:25AM
1.53
9:56PM
1.69
10:40AM
1.54
11:09PM
1.65
11:51AM
1.61
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:33PM
0.04
11:37AM
0.09
12:21AM
0.10
12:26PM
0.15
1:13AM
0.18
1:19PM
0.24
2:11AM
0.28
2:21PM
0.35
3:16AM
0.35
3:33PM
0.43
4:27AM
0.39
4:51PM
0.46
5:35AM
0.39
Sun
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunrise--6:05--6:03--6:03--6:03--6:01--6:01--6:01
Sunset6:13--6:13--6:13--6:14--6:14--6:14--6:14--
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C292729292729292730302730302730292730292831
Feels °C (?)282928293027303128293028293029293028293128
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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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