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Iztapa surfForecast / Pacific Coast / Guatemala
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Sunday 17 May 2026 CSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
30.4° 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 (May 18) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m 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 1.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 25) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 4s period and expected on Thursday (May 21) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Mon 18th May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Mon 18th May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Mon 25th May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Iztapa over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 31°C on Sun afternoon, min 27°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 31°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sun 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 19 | |
389 | 362 | 273 | 326 | 195 | 172 | 169 | 295 | 171 | 226 | 207 | 193 | 196 | 279 | 188 | 186 | 229 | 173 | 164 | 146 | 322 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | |
High Tide | 3:23AM1.80m | 3:42PM2.21m | 4:15AM1.83m | 4:34PM2.18m | 5:08AM1.85m | 5:26PM2.10m | 6:02AM1.84m | 6:20PM1.98m | 7:00AM1.81m | 7:16PM1.85m | 7:59AM1.78m | 8:16PM1.71m | 9:00AM1.75m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:20PM-0.03m | 9:21AM0.05m | 10:10PM-0.06m | 10:15AM0.05m | 11:00PM-0.05m | 11:09AM0.09m | 11:52PM-0.00m | 12:06PM0.17m | 00:44AM0.07m | 1:06PM0.27m | 1:39AM0.17m | 2:09PM0.37m | 2:36AM0.26m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 |
 | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:23 | — | 6:23 |
— | 2 | — | 3 | 5 | — | — | 6 | 1 | 2 | 17 | 1 | — | 3 | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | 1 | — | |
Temp °C | 31 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 27 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 31 |
33 | 33 | 34 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 34 | 31 | 30 | 34 | 32 | 33 | 33 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | S 10 | SSW 19 |
 kJ | 389 | 362 | 273 | 326 | 195 | 172 | 169 | 295 | 145 | 226 | 207 | 193 | 196 | 279 | 188 | 186 | 229 | 173 | 164 | 67 | 322 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSW 18 | SE 6 | S 8 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | S 6 | S 7 | S 8 | SSW 16 | S 9 |
| kJ | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 120 | 15 | 30 | 127 | 171 | 77 | 79 | 54 | 63 | 46 | 29 | 28 | 7 | 17 | 19 | 146 | 61 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 19 | SE 7 | SE 6 | S 26 | S 7 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SE 7 | S 7 | S 8 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SSW 7 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | S 6 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 37 | 14 | 10 | 13 | 25 | 121 | 121 | 23 | 16 | 31 | 32 | 14 | 16 | 10 | 11 | 7 | 19 | 18 | 42 | 67 | 97 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | — | — | SE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 4 | WNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 5 | — | — | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 467 | 0 | 22 | 481 | 0 | 0 | 481 | 0 | 55 | 467 | 0 | 0 | 513 | 0 | 0 | 492 | 0 | 0 | 492 | 0 | 0 |
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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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