Iztapa surf break

Iztapa surfForecast / Pacific Coast / Guatemala

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Tuesday 05 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
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 Wednesday (May 06) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. 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 1.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 10) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 5s period and expected on Saturday (May 09) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Wed 6th May)3ft (0.9m) 14s
Best Surf 6AM (Sat 9th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 19s
Most Powerful 9AM (Sun 10th May)5ft (1.5m) 17s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 32°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 31°C on Sat morning, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
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
1
0
2
2
1
2
2
0
2
3
0
3
4
1
3
3
0
2
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
15
1
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
19
0.9
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
18
1.5
SSW
17
1.2
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
1
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
140
330
348
463
266
376
472
433
307
303
248
533
362
832
1187
696
688
561
457
411
301
Wind (km/h)
20
SSW
10
WNW
5
W
20
SW
10
WNW
5
WNW
15
SSW
10
WNW
0
E
15
SSW
15
WNW
0
ESE
20
SSW
10
W
5
N
15
SSW
10
NNW
0
W
15
SSW
5
WNW
0
ENE
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross
glassy
on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
High Tide
5:07PM1.82m
5:38AM1.55m
5:46PM1.75m
6:20AM1.50m
6:26PM1.68m
7:03AM1.46m
7:09PM1.60m
7:50AM1.44m
7:56PM1.53m
8:42AM1.46m
8:50PM1.48m
9:36AM1.52m
9:50PM1.45m
10:31AM1.62m
Low Tide
11:32PM0.25m
11:30AM0.41m
00:11AM0.31m
12:10PM0.48m
00:51AM0.38m
12:53PM0.55m
1:34AM0.44m
1:43PM0.61m
2:19AM0.49m
2:41PM0.64m
3:08AM0.51m
3:46PM0.62m
4:01AM0.51m
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
rain showers
thunderstorm
part cloud
rain showers
clear
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
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5:39
5:37
5:37
5:37
5:37
5:37
5:37
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6:19
6:19
6:20
6:20
6:20
6:20
6:21
6:21
8
1
8
1
3
4
1
6
Temp °C
30
29
32
31
29
31
30
29
30
30
29
31
31
30
31
30
29
30
30
29
31
31
32
34
33
33
33
32
32
33
32
32
34
32
34
34
32
33
32
32
33
32
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
15
1
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
12
1.2
SSW
18
1.5
SSW
17
1.2
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
1
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
Energy kJ
140
330
348
463
266
376
472
433
307
303
217
263
248
832
1187
696
688
561
457
411
301
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
9
0.5
S
9
0.4
SSE
9
0.4
SSE
8
0.6
SSW
13
0.4
S
8
0.4
S
8
0.2
SSW
20
0.4
S
8
0.4
SSW
18
0.5
SSW
21
0.9
SSW
19
0.9
SSW
16
1
SSW
13
0.4
SSE
8
0.9
SSW
12
0.9
S
12
0.6
SSW
11
0.6
S
11
0.5
SE
7
0.6
S
10
Energy kJ
42
40
25
23
116
20
20
37
22
126
248
533
362
372
23
244
214
97
85
25
77
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
17
0.3
SE
6
0.3
SE
5
0.3
SSE
5
0.5
SSW
8
0.3
SW
15
0.2
S
11
0.2
S
10
0.3
SSW
19
0.4
S
8
0.5
S
8
0.5
S
15
0.6
SSW
19
0.4
SSE
9
0.1
S
16
0.2
S
14
0.2
S
15
0.4
SE
6
0.4
SE
6
0.5
S
10
0.4
SE
6
Energy kJ
119
5
4
5
37
33
9
7
72
21
32
115
295
25
5
16
17
11
8
49
13
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSE
6
0.4
SW
8
0.3
WNW
5
0.3
SSE
6
Energy kJ
6
16
5
6
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
3
3
2
2
3
3
3
4
4
3
3
3
2
2
Distance (km)
0
523
0
0
500
0
0
670
3
0
513
0
0
467
0
0
495
0
0
481
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Guatemala - Pacific Coast
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
3
3
3
2
3
4
4
4
4
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Guatemala
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
3
3
3
2
3
4
4
4
4
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
6
5
5
7
6
5
6
6
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
6
8
9
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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