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Iztapa surfForecast / Pacific Coast / Guatemala
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Sunday 24 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
30.5° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)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 25) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Iztapa in the next 16 days are 1.3m 19s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 31) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Mon 25th May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Sun 31st May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 21s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Sun 31st May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Iztapa over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 31°C on Sun afternoon, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 38mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sun 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | |||||||||||||||
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 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 | |
226 | 519 | 659 | 708 | 544 | 522 | 522 | 431 | 303 | 286 | 282 | 282 | 307 | 277 | 286 | 316 | 297 | 299 | 390 | 516 | 444 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | |
High Tide | 9:18PM1.60m | 10:00AM1.74m | 10:22PM1.52m | 10:57AM1.75m | 11:24PM1.48m | 11:50AM1.76m | 00:20AM1.47m | 12:38PM1.78m | 1:10AM1.48m | 1:22PM1.80m | 1:54AM1.50m | 2:04PM1.83m | 2:36AM1.53m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:16PM0.43m | 3:34AM0.35m | 4:24PM0.46m | 4:31AM0.41m | 5:27PM0.45m | 5:26AM0.45m | 6:22PM0.41m | 6:17AM0.46m | 7:11PM0.36m | 7:04AM0.45m | 7:55PM0.31m | 7:47AM0.42m | 8:36PM0.27m | 8:29AM0.39m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 |
 | 6:23 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:25 | — | 6:27 |
1 | — | — | 2 | 18 | — | — | 4 | — | — | 6 | — | 4 | 12 | — | 7 | 9 | — | 4 | 5 | — | |
Temp °C | 31 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 30 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 |
33 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 31 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
 kJ | 74 | 519 | 659 | 708 | 544 | 522 | 522 | 431 | 303 | 286 | 282 | 282 | 307 | 277 | 286 | 316 | 297 | 299 | 390 | 451 | 444 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SE 7 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | S 7 | S 8 | S 7 | S 7 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SSW 12 | S 17 | SSE 7 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 |
| kJ | 186 | 69 | 49 | 50 | 34 | 32 | 31 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 41 | 50 | 47 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 79 | 135 | 18 | 516 | 437 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SSW 10 | S 8 | SE 6 | SSW 9 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 5 | S 9 | SSW 7 | SW 6 | SSW 20 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSW 22 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
| kJ | 226 | 16 | 11 | 10 | 32 | 14 | 8 | 16 | 14 | 8 | 10 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 37 | 21 | 19 | 186 | 100 | 100 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 6 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 495 | 0 | 55 | 467 | 0 | 18 | 495 | 0 | 0 | 117 | 0 | 0 | 1016 | 0 | 0 | 534 | 0 | 0 | 670 | 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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