Iztapa surf break

Iztapa surfForecast / Pacific Coast / Guatemala

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Tuesday 19 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
30.4° 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 Wednesday (May 20) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m 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 1.1m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 25) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Monday (May 25) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Wed 20th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 16s
Best Surf 9AM (Sun 24th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 19s
Most Powerful12PM (Mon 25th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 17s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 32°C on Tue morning, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 31°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
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
1
1
0
2
2
0
2
1
0
2
2
0
2
3
0
3
3
2
3
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
16
0.5
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
19
0.6
SSW
18
1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
17
1
SSW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
172
169
295
171
226
207
193
196
279
188
186
229
173
164
146
322
226
519
667
708
461
Wind (km/h)
5
WSW
20
SSW
5
W
10
WSW
20
WSW
5
NW
10
NW
15
SW
10
NNW
5
E
15
SSW
5
NW
5
ENE
15
SSW
10
NW
0
NW
15
SSW
10
NW
5
NW
5
SSW
5
NNW
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross
on
glassy
glassy
on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
off
High Tide
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
9:18PM1.60m
10:00AM1.74m
10:22PM1.52m
Low Tide
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
3:16PM0.43m
3:34AM0.35m
4:24PM0.46m
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thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
thunderstorm
part cloud
rain showers
thunderstorm
rain showers
part cloud
thunderstorm
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:35
5:35
5:33
5:33
5:33
5:33
5:33
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:22
6:22
6:23
6:23
6:23
6:23
6:24
12
2
12
4
3
1
3
1
1
21
1
1
Temp °C
32
31
29
30
30
28
30
31
29
30
30
29
30
30
29
31
31
29
29
30
27
33
32
32
31
31
32
33
32
34
32
31
32
33
32
33
33
33
33
32
33
30
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
S
8
0.7
S
9
0.7
S
9
1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
17
1
SSW
15
Energy kJ
172
169
295
145
226
207
193
196
279
188
186
229
173
164
42
79
76
519
667
708
461
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
18
0.8
SE
7
0.6
SSW
16
0.5
SSW
12
0.7
SE
7
0.4
SSW
12
0.5
SSW
11
0.5
SW
11
0.4
SE
6
0.4
SW
10
0.4
S
8
0.5
S
8
0.5
S
8
0.5
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
19
0.7
SSW
14
0.7
S
9
0.6
S
8
0.6
SSE
8
0.5
S
8
Energy kJ
121
121
62
171
77
52
54
73
57
14
28
18
29
29
146
322
186
73
51
55
33
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
6
0.4
SSE
8
0.7
SSW
12
0.5
SE
6
0.4
SSE
7
0.5
SSW
12
0.5
SE
6
0.4
S
7
0.4
SE
7
0.4
SW
11
0.3
S
7
0.3
SSW
10
0.3
SE
6
0.4
SW
13
0.5
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
18
0.3
W
4
0.3
WSW
4
0.2
SSW
10
Energy kJ
14
21
127
21
18
79
20
15
19
29
8
19
5
42
98
133
226
2
3
9
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
3
0.3
WSW
2
0.3
W
3
0.2
WSW
6
0.2
WNW
5
Energy kJ
1
1
2
4
2
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
Distance (km)
0
144
3
292
495
0
0
495
0
18
495
0
0
136
0
0
492
0
0
467
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Guatemala - Pacific Coast
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Guatemala
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
7
5
6
9
6
5
5
4
4
5
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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