Iztapa surf break

Iztapa surfForecast / Pacific Coast / Guatemala

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Wednesday 13 May 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
30.1° 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 Thursday (May 14) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s 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 1.1m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 14) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Friday (May 15) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Thu 14th May)3.5ft (1.0m) 15s
Best Surf12AM (Thu 14th May)3.5ft (1.0m) 15s
Most Powerful 3AM (Thu 14th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Wed morning, min 27°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 32°C on Sat morning, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
3
3
0
3
3
0
3
2
0
2
2
0
2
2
0
2
2
0
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
17
1
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
14
1
SSW
13
1
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
1
SSW
14
1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
158
243
493
581
544
522
515
501
452
342
336
273
384
389
303
273
273
195
172
169
295
Wind (km/h)
10
NW
20
SW
15
NW
5
WSW
20
SW
10
NW
5
SW
20
SSW
10
WNW
5
WSW
25
SW
5
WNW
10
WNW
20
SSW
5
WNW
0
NNE
15
SW
0
WNW
0
NNE
15
WSW
10
NW
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
11:25AM1.74m
11:52PM1.50m
12:17PM1.88m
00:48AM1.57m
1:09PM2.02m
1:41AM1.65m
2:00PM2.13m
2:32AM1.73m
2:51PM2.19m
3:23AM1.80m
3:42PM2.21m
4:15AM1.83m
4:34PM2.18m
Low Tide
5:52PM0.42m
5:50AM0.39m
6:48PM0.29m
6:44AM0.29m
7:40PM0.15m
7:36AM0.19m
8:30PM0.04m
8:29AM0.11m
9:20PM-0.03m
9:21AM0.05m
10:10PM-0.06m
10:15AM0.05m
11:00PM-0.05m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:35
5:35
5:35
5:35
5:35
5:35
5:35
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:21
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:22
4
1
4
6
2
11
1
2
6
Temp °C
31
31
29
31
31
29
31
31
29
32
31
29
32
31
27
32
31
29
31
31
28
32
32
32
33
32
32
33
32
32
34
31
32
34
33
31
34
32
33
33
33
32
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSW
13
0.7
S
10
1
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
14
1
SSW
13
1
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
1
SSW
14
1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
16
Energy kJ
158
92
493
581
544
522
515
501
452
342
336
273
384
389
303
273
273
195
172
169
295
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
S
10
0.7
SSW
17
0.8
S
10
0.7
S
10
0.7
S
10
0.7
S
10
0.6
S
10
0.6
S
10
0.5
S
10
0.5
SSE
9
0.4
SSE
9
0.4
SSE
9
0.5
S
9
0.4
SSE
9
0.4
SSE
9
0.4
S
9
0.4
S
9
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
12
Energy kJ
90
243
127
104
106
96
70
68
46
49
29
28
40
27
29
25
24
120
123
120
127
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SE
6
0.7
SSW
13
0.5
SE
6
0.4
SE
7
0.3
SSE
6
0.3
SE
7
0.3
SE
5
0.3
SE
5
0.2
ESE
7
0.2
S
18
0.3
SE
6
0.4
SSW
16
0.1
SE
6
0.2
SSW
19
0.3
SSW
18
0.2
SSW
18
0.1
SE
9
0.4
SE
7
0.4
SSE
8
0.4
SSE
8
0.4
SE
7
Energy kJ
18
154
18
15
6
7
4
5
4
25
5
86
1
37
64
34
3
16
19
21
17
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NW
6
0.4
SW
3
0.2
WNW
8
0.2
WNW
6
0.2
SSE
5
0.3
WNW
6
0.3
WSW
3
0.4
W
3
0.4
WSW
3
0.4
W
4
0.3
SSE
5
0.3
W
3
0.2
W
5
0.2
WNW
5
Energy kJ
6
2
6
3
3
7
1
4
3
4
5
2
2
2
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
0
423
0
0
492
0
0
481
0
0
492
0
0
467
0
0
495
0
0
492
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Guatemala - Pacific Coast
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Guatemala
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
4
5
4
5
5
5
4
5
4
5
5
7
4
5
5
4
4
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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