10-day surf forecast with Strike Scores for Iztapa, Escuintla, Guatemala
Iztapa is Guatemala's off-the-beaten-path option—a fishing village better known for world-class sailfish than surf, where an uncrowded beach break rewards those willing to venture away from the mainstream. The wave receives the same south swells as neighboring spots but draws virtually no crowds, offering the rare experience of empty lineups in Central America. The fishing town atmosphere provides an authentic glimpse of Guatemalan coastal life, while river mouth sandbars create shifting peaks that change with the seasons. For adventurous travelers seeking solitude, Iztapa delivers.
Best day in the forecast: 2026-08-08 with a score of 70/100 (Good)
Fair recommendation: Iztapa has 3 Good days but no Firing days. Decent for a local session.
Moderate alignment: Swell from 209° is 14° off optimal 195°, workable but not ideal.
Marginal size: 0.9m is 0.7m from ideal 1.6m.
Moderate period: 10s meets minimum 10s but below ideal 14s. Some groundswell energy present.
Onshore/cross-shore: 10 km/h from 255° (WSW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 330°-70°.
Groundswell-dominant conditions (clean, long-period waves).
Poor conditions at Iztapa. Either swell direction (209°), size (0.9m), or wind (10 km/h from 255°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.9m (3.0ft) swell from 209° (SSW) at 10s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 184° is 11° off optimal 195°, workable but not ideal.
Onshore/cross-shore: 8 km/h from 230° (SW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 330°-70°.
Poor conditions at Iztapa. Either swell direction (184°), size (0.9m), or wind (8 km/h from 230°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.9m (3.0ft) swell from 184° (S) at 10s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 178° is 17° off optimal 195°, workable but not ideal.
Marginal size: 1.0m is 0.6m from ideal 1.6m.
Short period: 9s is below minimum 10s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
Onshore/cross-shore: 8 km/h from 252° (WSW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 330°-70°.
Poor conditions at Iztapa. Either swell direction (178°), size (1.0m), or wind (8 km/h from 252°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.0m (3.3ft) swell from 178° (S) at 9s period
Poor alignment: Swell from 161° is 34° off optimal 195°, barely within workable range 165°-235°.
Perfect period: 15s is at or above ideal 14s. Long-period groundswell with maximum power.
Onshore/cross-shore: 9 km/h from 241° (WSW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 330°-70°.
Surfable but not special at Iztapa. The 1.0m swell from 161° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
1.0m (3.3ft) swell from 161° (SSE) at 15s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 207° is 12° off optimal 195°, workable but not ideal.
Marginal size: 1.3m is 0.3m from ideal 1.6m.
Onshore/cross-shore: 7 km/h from 228° (SW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 330°-70°.
Good surfable conditions at Iztapa. 1.3m swell from 207° with manageable wind. Solid session guaranteed.
1.3m (4.3ft) swell from 207° (SSW) at 15s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 204° is 9° off optimal 195°, workable but not ideal.
Onshore/cross-shore: 9 km/h from 239° (WSW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 330°-70°.
Good surfable conditions at Iztapa. 1.3m swell from 204° with manageable wind. Solid session guaranteed.
1.3m (4.3ft) swell from 204° (SSW) at 15s period
Good alignment: Swell from 189° is 6° off optimal 195°, still within prime range.
Good period: 13s is 93% of ideal 14s. Clean, powerful groundswell.
Onshore/cross-shore: 9 km/h from 210° (SSW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 330°-70°.
Surfable but not special at Iztapa. The 1.0m swell from 189° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
1.0m (3.3ft) swell from 189° (S) at 13s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 183° is 12° off optimal 195°, workable but not ideal.
Onshore/cross-shore: 8 km/h from 185° (S). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 330°-70°.
Surfable but not special at Iztapa. The 1.0m swell from 183° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
1.0m (3.3ft) swell from 183° (S) at 13s period
Very low confidence (8-10 day forecast, conditions may change)
Perfect alignment: Swell from 195° is within 5° of optimal 195°.
Marginal size: 0.8m is 0.8m from ideal 1.6m.
Onshore/cross-shore: 11 km/h from 233° (SW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 330°-70°.
Good surfable conditions at Iztapa. 0.8m swell from 195° with manageable wind. Solid session guaranteed.
0.8m (2.6ft) swell from 195° (SSW) at 15s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 185° is 10° off optimal 195°, workable but not ideal.
Onshore/cross-shore: 9 km/h from 188° (S). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 330°-70°.
Surfable but not special at Iztapa. The 0.8m swell from 185° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
0.8m (2.6ft) swell from 185° (S) at 15s period
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