Iztapa surf break

Iztapa surfForecast / Pacific Coast / Guatemala

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Thursday 28 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
30.6° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Iztapa surf forecast from 28 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 31 May, 12AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 21s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 1 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 17s period, SSW swell with 1,714 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 28 May, 6PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s period with SSW swell.

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 28) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 7s. 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 1.7m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 01) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Thu 28th May)3ft (0.9m) 14s
Best Surf12AM (Sun 31st May)2.5ft (0.8m) 21s
Most Powerful 9PM (Mon 1st Jun)5.5ft (1.7m) 17s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 30°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
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
2
2
0
1
1
1
4
4
1
4
4
2
4
4
2
4
2
0
3
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
21
0.9
SSW
20
1.1
SSW
19
1.3
SSW
19
1.5
SSW
18
1.7
SSW
17
1.7
SSW
17
1.5
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
15
1.4
SSW
17
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
282
307
277
290
316
293
294
415
516
544
856
1184
1393
1627
1674
1082
1082
914
845
610
1217
Wind (km/h)
0
NNE
20
SSW
10
NNW
0
NW
15
SW
10
E
5
SE
15
S
5
N
0
NNE
15
SSW
5
NE
5
SE
15
SW
5
NNW
5
SSE
15
SSW
5
NNE
10
SE
20
SSE
10
E
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross-on
on
glassy
glassy
on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross
High Tide
12:38PM1.78m
1:10AM1.48m
1:22PM1.80m
1:54AM1.50m
2:04PM1.83m
2:36AM1.53m
2:44PM1.84m
3:17AM1.55m
3:25PM1.85m
3:58AM1.56m
4:05PM1.83m
4:38AM1.56m
4:44PM1.80m
Low Tide
7:11PM0.36m
7:04AM0.45m
7:55PM0.31m
7:47AM0.42m
8:36PM0.27m
8:29AM0.39m
9:15PM0.24m
9:09AM0.38m
9:53PM0.22m
9:49AM0.38m
10:32PM0.23m
10:29AM0.40m
11:10PM0.25m
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thunderstorm
thunderstorm
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thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:33
5:33
5:33
5:33
5:33
5:33
5:33
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:25
6:25
6:25
6:27
6:27
6:27
6:28
3
2
8
4
1
4
3
1
5
4
1
5
11
5
5
5
Temp °C
31
31
27
30
30
28
29
29
28
30
30
28
29
30
28
30
30
27
28
28
27
33
32
30
32
32
31
31
31
33
33
32
33
31
32
32
33
32
32
31
30
29
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
13
1.1
SSW
13
1.3
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
19
1.5
SSW
18
1.7
SSW
17
1.7
SSW
17
1.5
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
15
1.4
SSW
17
Energy kJ
282
307
277
290
316
293
294
415
458
444
633
1184
1393
1627
1674
1082
1082
914
845
610
1217
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
8
0.6
S
7
0.5
S
7
0.5
S
7
0.5
S
8
0.5
SSW
12
0.5
S
16
0.6
S
7
0.8
SSW
21
0.9
SSW
20
1.1
SSW
19
1.2
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
13
0.7
S
12
0.4
SW
6
0.3
SW
6
0.3
SSW
21
0.4
SSW
20
0.4
SSW
20
0.5
SSW
20
0.5
S
9
Energy kJ
30
38
24
27
30
79
139
33
516
544
856
523
218
144
9
5
89
151
151
223
39
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
7
0.2
S
9
0.2
S
9
0.3
SE
6
0.2
SSW
19
0.5
S
7
0.5
S
7
0.4
SSW
22
0.5
S
7
0.5
S
7
0.5
S
7
0.6
SSW
15
0.5
S
7
0.4
SSE
7
0.2
SSW
22
0.3
SW
6
0.2
WSW
5
0.3
SW
5
0.4
S
9
0.3
SSW
22
Energy kJ
8
7
7
5
37
25
27
185
27
26
23
144
22
15
45
5
3
5
27
91
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WSW
6
0.3
SW
5
Energy kJ
3
4
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
3
4
Distance (km)
0
561
0
0
372
17
17
253
0
0
597
0
0
253
0
0
578
0
55
628
17
Best forecast wave conditions in Guatemala - Pacific Coast
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Guatemala
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
7
5
5
5
5
7
7
6
5
5
4
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
4
4
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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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