Ixtapa tides today
- Tide now 1.4 ft ↑ rising · high 6:29 am (3.2 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 4:10–5:00 pm good day · 7/10
- Beach tomorrow 8:00 am–1:00 pm Fair beach day · 6/10
- Waves · water 4.7 ft · 86 °F moderate · 12.5 s from the south-southwest
- Wind · air 4 mph · 85 °F from the WNW, gusts 7 · overcast
- Surf today 3.3–5.2 ft Very good day · 9/10 · 5:00–6:39 pm
- Sun 6:44 am–6:17 pm 11 h 33 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 8:35 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:35 pm
Today in Ixtapa there is high tide at 6:23 am (3.1 ft) and low tide at 3:44 pm. Tide coefficient 39. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 6:29 am. The sun rises at 6:44 am and sets at 6:17 pm: 11 h 33 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:35 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:26 am to 3:26 am and from 1:58 pm to 3:58 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is moderate, with 4.7 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the west-northwest (4 mph). Overcast, 85 °F.
Fishing in Ixtapa today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 3:44 pm
- Major period 1:58–3:58 pm
- Steady pressure (29.85 inHg), light onshore wind (6 mph) and some swell (4.7 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 39 (neap tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 2:40 pm to 4:00 pm, combines the 3:44 pm low tide, a major period, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also good from 6:20 am to 7:10 am, with the 6:23 am high tide, sunrise and some swell.
Species with the most records nearby: goliath grouper, striped mullet and rainbow runner. What you can catch
Beach day in Ixtapa
Is it a beach day?
- Mostly sunny
- Feels like 95 °F: hot
- Cross-shore breeze (6 mph)
- Water at 86 °F (very warm)
- Swim with care: 4.6 ft waves every 12 s; high rip current risk
- UV 10 (very high): SPF 50 sunscreen
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 4.6 ft
4.6 ft waves every 12 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. High rip current risk. If you're caught in a rip current, don't swim against it: swim parallel to shore and wave for help. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 86 °F
Very warm: barely refreshing.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 10 · SPF 50
Max UV 10 (very high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours. Seek shade 11:00 am–2:00 pm (very high UV).
- Wind 6 mph
Cross-shore breeze (6 mph).
- Tide & sand 3:44 pm
Low tide at 3:44 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 6:23 am.
The best window, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm, brings sunshine, beach weather, little wind and water at 86 °F, though with some waves and very high UV.
We don't have data on jellyfish, sargassum or beach closures: ask the lifeguard or check with the local beach authority. How it works · The next 7 days
Beaches near Ixtapa
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- Playa Azul Grand 0.5 mi · N
- Parking
- Playa Carey 0.8 mi · NW
- Nudity allowed
- Playa Quieta 0.8 mi · N
- Cuchalate 1.0 mi · NW
- Playa Coral 1.1 mi · NW
- Playa Varadero 1.2 mi · NW
- Playa de 2.2 mi · E
- Playa Majahua 4.8 mi · SE
Named beaches within 6.2 mi, nearest first. Amenities from OpenStreetMap: some may be missing or out of date. View on OpenStreetMap · Add or fix on OpenStreetMap
Beaches and amenities: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).
Webcams near Ixtapa
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Tides in Ixtapa
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 6:23 am 3.1 ft · coef. 39
- ▼ Low tide 3:44 pm 1.3 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 13 h 3 min to high tide at 6:29 am.
Tide coefficient 39 for the 6:23 am high tide. Neap tides. The water rises and falls 1.7 ft between the highest high and the lowest low: a large range for this place. 70 is an average tide here; 90 and above means spring tides; below 45, neap tides. What is the tide coefficient?
2026 extremes: the highest tide of the year is on September 5 (3.5 ft) and the lowest, on February 26 (0.0 ft).
Mixed: two high and two low tides a day, but of quite different heights.
Heights above chart datum: the lowest astronomical tide (LAT), the zero of nautical charts in Europe. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. chart datum (LAT)
Tide coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month came from October 4 to 6 (coefficient 113, 2.6 ft range). The smallest, on October 28 (coefficient 39, 1.7 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Wed 28 | 6:44 am · 6:17 pm | High tide 6:23 am · 3.1 ft | Low tide 3:44 pm · 1.3 ft | — | — | Coef. 39 | 91% | Major periods 1:26 am · 1:58 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 6:44 am · 6:16 pm | High tide 6:29 am · 3.2 ft | Low tide 2:38 pm · 1.5 ft | High tide 5:12 pm · 1.6 ft | Low tide 10:19 pm · 1.2 ft | Coef. 67 | 83% | Major periods 2:30 am · 3:02 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 6:45 am · 6:16 pm | High tide 6:44 am · 3.3 ft | Low tide 2:07 pm · 1.6 ft | High tide 5:40 pm · 1.8 ft | Low tide 11:18 pm · 1.0 ft | Coef. 86 | 73% | Major periods 3:35 am · 4:06 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 6:45 am · 6:15 pm | High tide 7:03 am · 3.4 ft | Low tide 1:54 pm · 1.6 ft | High tide 6:15 pm · 2.1 ft | — | Coef. 99 | 63% | Major periods 4:37 am · 5:06 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:45 am · 6:15 pm | Low tide 12:06 am · 1.0 ft | High tide 7:23 am · 3.3 ft | Low tide 1:53 pm · 1.6 ft | High tide 6:52 pm · 2.4 ft | Coef. 107 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:34 am · 6:01 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:46 am · 6:14 pm | Low tide 12:48 am · 1.0 ft | High tide 7:41 am · 3.2 ft | Low tide 2:00 pm · 1.5 ft | High tide 7:30 pm · 2.6 ft | Coef. 110 | 40% | Major periods 6:27 am · 6:51 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:46 am · 6:14 pm | Low tide 1:25 am · 1.2 ft | High tide 7:56 am · 3.1 ft | Low tide 2:11 pm · 1.4 ft | High tide 8:07 pm · 2.7 ft | Coef. 110 | 30% | Major periods 7:15 am · 7:38 pm | Medium |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above chart datum (LAT). Major periods: start time; they last 2 hours. Activity: based on the moon phase and the solunar periods.
Where this tide comes from
Ixtapa has no station of its own, so we use the tide at Zihuatanejo (TICON-4), 5.9 mi away. On the open coast the difference is usually a few minutes and inches; inside estuaries, rivers and enclosed bays it can be much larger.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database). Source: Hart-Davis, M., Dettmering, D., Seitz, F. (2025), TICON-4: TIdal CONstants based on GESLA-4 sea-level records, SEANOE, https://doi.org/10.17882/109129. Licensed CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Modified: see https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database#modifications-to-source-data
The sea at Ixtapa
Sea stateSea state: moderate
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common2.3 ft
- Significant4.7 ft
- Highest expectedHighest9.2 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 9.2 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 9.2 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
The model doesn't separate offshore wind here: it's the same as on the coast.
Cross-shore wind. The coast faces southwest and the wind blows along the shore: drift and current run parallel to the beach.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Saturday 31: 5.4 ft with a period of 14 s, from the southwest (moderate).
Water temperature
Water temperature →Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water is steady these days, with no sudden changes.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+1.3 °F).
Satellite: NASA MUR (JPL MUR MEaSUREs, PO.DAAC), doi:10.5067/GHGMR-4FJ04. Sources and licenses
Water temperature →Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 5:26 pm (local time).
Surf in Ixtapa today
Surf today
Very good- 3.3–5.2 ft surf at the shore, a good size with some punch
- 3.5 ft swell at 14 s from the southwest, long-period and powerful
- Almost no wind (4 mph): glassy water
- Rising tide
- Light: First light 6:22 am · sunrise 6:44 am · sunset 6:17 pm · last light 6:39 pm
- Tide: high 6:23 am (3.1 ft) and low 3:44 pm (1.3 ft). Every break has its own tide: some work at low tide and others at high tide. The tide doesn’t change the score here.
- Water at 85.8 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
- Energy: 402 kJ · Medium power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 5:00 pm to 6:39 pm, has a good size, a clean swell and glassy water. 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm also works, with a good size and a clean swell.
An estimate for this stretch of coast, not for a specific break: every beach or reef works its own way (its tide, bottom and angle). Check it when you get there.
Follow the flags and the lifeguards, and don’t paddle out if the surf is above your level: this score is a guide, not a substitute for what you see when you get there.
Diving in Ixtapa today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: fair- Slack water around high tide (6:23 am): little current from 5:50 am to 6:50 am
- 3.2 ft swell at 7 s from the south: some surge on the bottom
- Light offshore wind (4 mph)
- 0.5 mph current toward the north-northeast, weak (model)
- Daylight
- Slack water today: high tide 6:23 am (5:50–6:50 am) and low tide 3:44 pm (2:30–5:10 pm)
- Likely visibility: fair. Swell (up to 3.3 ft at 12 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 85.8 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 6:39 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 8:35 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 6:40 am to 7:20 am, combines slack water at high tide, light wind and weak current, though with some swell. Also worth a look from 2:20 pm to 3:30 pm, with slack water at low tide, light wind, weak current and the sun high, though with some swell.
Slack water comes from the tide: in inlets, channels and between islands the water can keep running for an hour or two after. Ask the local dive shop.
Never dive alone and check with the local dive shop: this rating is a guide, not a substitute for a professional.
Dive sites, wrecks and dive shops nearby
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- Fandango Zihua 6.9 mi
- Mero Adventure Buceo 3.0 mi
- Adventure Divers 5.8 mi
- Dive Zihua 5.9 mi
- Zissou Divers 5.9 mi
- Zihuatanejo Dive Center 6.0 mi
- Caleta de Chon 6.3 mi
- Neptuno Divers 6.3 mi
- Carlo Scuba 6.8 mi
Within 12 mi. Some may be missing or closed; marine reserves usually need a permit. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Wreck and reef positions are approximate and not for navigation; a wreck’s depth runs from the top of the hull to the seabed.
Sites: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Wrecks: EMODnet Human Activities (AND-International), from UK Hydrographic Office data, CC BY 4.0. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Weather in Ixtapa
Now in Ixtapa
- Low / high
- 83 / 85 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 44%
- Clouds
- 98%
- Humidity
- 70%
- Dew pointDew point
- 74 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 34
- Saharan dust
- No
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady · now Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Steady now (−0.01 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.04 inHg. Steady pressure: anglers expect normal activity. Fast changes, either way, tend to affect fishing.
Today, hour by hourHour by hour
Bars: mean wind. Dashed line: gusts. Arrows point where the wind blows to.
| Time | 12:00 am | 3:00 am | 6:00 am | 9:00 am | 12:00 pm | 3:00 pm | 6:00 pm | 9:00 pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky | Overcast | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Overcast | Overcast | Clear |
| Temperature | 84° | 84° | 83° | 83° | 85° | 85° | 85° | 85° |
| Wind (mph) | 7 E | 6 E | 7 E | 6 NW | 5 WNW | 6 W | 3 NW | 5 N |
| Gusts | 10 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 7 | 7 |
| Waves | 4.6 ft | 4.6 ft | 4.6 ft | 4.6 ft | 4.6 ft | 4.7 ft | 4.7 ft | 4.7 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 6:00 pm 85° 3 NW 4.7 ft
- 9:00 pm 85° 5 N 4.7 ft
- 12:00 am 83° 5 N 4.7 ft
- 3:00 am 83° 6 NNW 4.7 ft
- 6:00 am 81° 6 NNW 4.7 ft
- 9:00 am 82° 8 NW 4.7 ft
- 12:00 pm 83° 9 W 4.7 ft
- 3:00 pm 85° 12 W 4.7 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 83 / 85 °F | 7 mph N | 4.7 ft | 6:23 am | |
| Thu 29 | 81 / 85 °F | 12 mph NW | 4.8 ft | 6:29 am · 5:12 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 82 / 84 °F | 14 mph NW | 5.2 ft | 6:44 am · 5:40 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 82 / 85 °F | 8 mph WNW | 5.4 ft | 7:03 am · 6:15 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 81 / 85 °F | 6 mph NW | 5.4 ft | 7:23 am · 6:52 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 81 / 85 °F | 6 mph NW | 5.0 ft | 7:41 am · 7:30 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 82 / 85 °F | 6 mph SSW | 4.4 ft | 7:56 am · 8:07 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 81 / 84 °F | 6 mph SW | 3.8 ft | 8:05 am · 8:44 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 82 / 84 °F | 4 mph WNW | 3.7 ft | 8:08 am · 9:22 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 80 / 85 °F | 6 mph WSW | 3.9 ft | 8:03 am · 10:04 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 81 / 84 °F | 6 mph SSE | 3.9 ft | 7:51 am · 10:58 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 80 / 84 °F | 6 mph WNW | 3.7 ft | 7:27 am | |
| Mon 9 | 78 / 85 °F | 9 mph NW | 3.9 ft | 6:34 am | |
| Tue 10 | 81 / 84 °F | 6 mph NW | 3.9 ft | 6:15 am |
- Thu 29 Clear sky 81° / 85° 4.8 ft
- Fri 30 Mainly clear 82° / 84° 5.2 ft
- Sat 31 Light drizzle 82° / 85° 5.4 ft
- Sun 1 Light drizzle 81° / 85° 5.4 ft
- Mon 2 Mainly clear 81° / 85° 5.0 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 82° / 85° 4.4 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 81° / 84° 3.8 ft
Each day comes from the best model covering this spot: regional ones first (HRRR and NBM in the U.S., AROME, ICON-EU), then ECMWF; day 16, NOAA GFS. Waves: Météo-France up to day 10, then ECMWF WAM, coarser and further offshore. High tides: our own tide calculation.
- The models Partly agree · medium confidence: unsure about wind on Friday 30. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit warmer, normal rain and a slightly warmer sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−5.3 °F; normal high: 91 °F). Climate by month →
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 5:26 pm (local time).
The sun in Ixtapa
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:56 am
- Full dark 7:04 pm
- Civil dawn 6:22 am
- Civil dusk 6:39 pm
- Solar noon 12:30 pm (59° high)
- Daylight 11 h 33 min (−1 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:47 pm
- Full dark 7:04 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,352,968 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Ixtapa
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,426 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:26–3:26 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:58–3:58 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 8:49–9:49 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 8:05–9:05 pm Minor · moonrise · medium activity
According to solunar theory, fish feed more when the moon passes overhead or underfoot (major periods, about 2 h) and when it rises or sets (minor periods, 1 h). It works best around new and full moon.
Upcoming moon phases
2026 moon calendar →- Last quarter Sun, Nov 1 · 2:29 pmNov 1 in 4 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 1:03 amNov 9 in 12 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 5:48 amNov 17 in 20 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 8:54 amNov 24 in 27 days
Perigee on October 28, 226,426 mi away, coinciding with the spring tides from October 26 to 28: they will be stronger than usual.
Where to fish in Ixtapa
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Muelle Municipal 5.9 mi
- Puerto Ixtapa 1.5 mi
- Luca's Fishing 2.8 mi
- Casa de Pesca de Lobato Pineda 5.9 mi
Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
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Water depth
Drops off fastThe bottom drops off fast: the water is 33 ft deep just 40 ft from shore. It reaches 164 ft at 380 ft.
From the shoreline out to sea, heading southwest.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep20 ft
- 33 ft deep40 ft
- 66 ft deep90 ft
- 164 ft deep380 ft
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Deep water close in: about 154 ft just 330 ft out. Good for casting from rocks, jetties or the beach itself; current and surf hit harder here.
- Swimming. The bottom drops quickly near the shore and you are soon out of your depth. Keep an eye on kids and weak swimmers.
- Diving. Shore diving works here: 33 ft at 40 ft and 66 ft at 90 ft from shore.
Rough estimate: here the data comes in cells of about 0.3 mi and misses details near shore (rocks, sandbars, small coves).
Source: NOAA ETOPO 2022 (CC0), cells of about 0.3 mi; depth below mean sea level. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.
Tides near IxtapaTides nearby
- San José Ixtapa (Barrio Viejo)2.8 mi
- Salinas de Pautla5.9 mi
- Zihuatanejo6.1 mi
- Troncones9.3 mi
- Playa Larga10.0 mi
- Rancho las Pozas11 mi
- La Majahua12 mi
- La Pequeña Hinojosa12 mi
- Boca de Lagunillas13 mi
- Barra de Potosí16 mi
Ixtapa at a glance
- Town or city of about 8,992 people. Coordinates: 17.668° N, 101.642° W.
- It is 128 mi northwest of Acapulco, the main place in Guerrero. The sun rises 8 min later and sets 6 min later than in Acapulco.
- The nearest tide station, Zihuatanejo, is 5.9 mi to the east.
- Its coast faces southwest.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Playas Cuatas (0.3 mi), Don Rodrigo (0.4 mi), Don Juan (0.7 mi), Playa Linda (0.8 mi).
Questions about IxtapaQuestions
What time is high tide today in Ixtapa?
Today in Ixtapa there is high tide at 6:23 am (3.1 ft) and low tide at 3:44 pm. Tide coefficient 39.
What time is sunset today in Ixtapa?
At 6:17 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:39 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Ixtapa?
At 6:44 am. First light comes at 5:56 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 91% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 1:03 am.
When are the next spring tides?
From October 26 to 28, together with the lunar perigee: they will be stronger than usual.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 1:26–3:26 am, Minor 8:49–9:49 am, Major 1:58–3:58 pm, Minor 8:05–9:05 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Ixtapa?
Overcast, from 83 °F to 85 °F, with a light breeze from the west-northwest (4 mph) and a 44% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Ixtapa?
Moderate (Douglas 4): 4.7 ft waves with a period of 12.5 s from the south-southwest. The water is 86.4 °F.
When is the best time to visit Ixtapa?
The best time to visit Ixtapa is from December to April: highs of 90 °F, barely 1 rainy day a month and 7 hours of sunshine a day.
Can I use this data for navigation?
No. These are predictions for fishing and leisure; for navigation, use the official publications.
Where this data comes from
Tide: Zihuatanejo station, with constants from TICON-4 (Hart-Davis, Dettmering and Seitz, 2025, SEANOE), licensed CC BY 4.0, via Slackwater database (changes). Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).