Surf Forecasts:
Acapulquito-Costa Azul surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 11s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 18s period, SSW swell with 1,399 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 11s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Acapulquito-Costa Azul this week:
The surf forecast for Acapulquito-Costa Azul over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Acapulquito-Costa Azul in the next 16 days are 1.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 2PM. 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 Tuesday (Aug 25) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (MST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Mon 24th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Mon 24th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Acapulquito-Costa Azul over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Let’s break down the surf at Acapulquito-Costa Azul for the next couple of weeks.
First up, we’ve got a slow start. Monday the 24th and Tuesday the 25th are looking pretty ordinary with small, lumpy waves and cross-onshore winds mucking things up. The water is a very warm 89°, which is a solid 7° warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s unusual, feels like a hot tub. The wave energy is moderate on Monday (712) and Tuesday (606), but the surf quality is poor.
There’s a gap of a few days with no real standout surf. Wednesday the 26th and Thursday the 27th are tiny, with weak energy (306 and 534) and light winds, but the swell is small and the waves are poor to marginal. Not worth paddling out.
Friday the 28th sees a bit more size come in, with 4ft to 5ft of SSW swell, but the energy is building (1125 to 1496) and the wind is cross-shore, so it’s a bit choppy. Still, it’s a marginal call. The weekend (29th and 30th) keeps similar size, around 4ft to 5ft, but the wind is a problem – cross-shore and moderate, making for a bumpy surface.
Now, here’s a little glimmer. Monday the 31st of August, the morning is looking glassy – dead calm, with a light offshore breeze. Swell is a clean 4ft from the SSW, period of 11 seconds, energy at 752. That’s the first real chance for a decent session. The waves should be clean and lined up, but remember this spot is inconsistent, so don’t expect it to fire every day.
The first week of September is a mixed bag. Tuesday the 1st is small and weak, not worth your time. Wednesday the 2nd picks up to 5ft to 6ft from the SSW, with moderate energy (1224 to 1245), but the wind is cross-onshore, so it’s a bit lumpy. Still, it’s one of the better options that day.
The real standout for the whole forecast period looks like it could be Thursday the 3rd and Friday the 4th, with a big pulse of swell. Thursday morning sees a 5ft SSW swell with a very long period of 19 seconds, and the energy is pumping at 1954. That’s a proper groundswell. But – and it’s a big but – the wind is onshore and moderate, so the surf will be choppy and messy. Friday the 4th is even worse with a fresh breeze, so that’s a kite-surfing scenario, not a paddling one. For experienced surfers only if you’re desperate.
The weekend of the 6th and 7th September settles back to 4ft to 4ft, with light winds on Sunday the 7th. Monday the 8th of September is the hidden gem. The morning is glassy, with a 3ft long-period groundswell from the SW (19 seconds), and the energy is strong (1020). The wind is offshore and light, so the waves will be clean and lined up. It’s a bit small, but for a point break, the long period will give you some nice, walling waves. This is the best bet for the entire outlook, but it’s a long way off, so keep an eye on the forecast.
Overall, the pickings are thin. The best windows are Monday the 31st August morning and Monday the 8th September morning. The rest of the time is either too windy, too small, or too messy. Stay patient.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 32°C on Tue morning, min 28°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 32°C on Thu morning, min 27°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 12 | SW 10 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 10 | SW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 20 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 11 |
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333 | 495 | 568 | 315 | 258 | 302 | 178 | 171 | 169 | 251 | 273 | 268 | 932 | 1383 | 969 | 1054 | 874 | 647 | 638 | 1017 | 357 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | on | cross | off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | on | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:03AM1.22m | 6:28PM1.54m | 8:10AM1.29m | 7:03PM1.63m | 8:22AM1.35m | 7:34PM1.69m | 8:38AM1.42m | 8:05PM1.71m | 8:55AM1.49m | 8:37PM1.68m | 9:14AM1.56m | 9:09PM1.61m | 9:34AM1.61m | 9:42PM1.50m | |||||||
Low Tide | 12:42PM0.91m | 1:36AM0.20m | 1:08PM0.80m | 1:57AM0.16m | 1:36PM0.69m | 2:18AM0.14m | 2:04PM0.59m | 2:39AM0.17m | 2:34PM0.50m | 3:00AM0.22m | 3:07PM0.43m | 3:21AM0.31m | 3:41PM0.39m | 3:41AM0.42m | |||||||
5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | |
— | 6:44 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:42 | — | — | 6:40 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:38 | — | — | 6:37 | — | |
mm | — | 2 | — | 1 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 31 | 31 | 28 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 28 | 32 | 32 | 28 | 32 | 32 | 28 |
Feels °C | 33 | 32 | 31 | 36 | 36 | 32 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 35 | 36 | 32 | 35 | 35 | 30 | 36 | 35 | 30 | 35 | 36 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 12 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 15 | SW 10 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 11 |
333 | 495 | 568 | 315 | 206 | 98 | 73 | 171 | 160 | 251 | 245 | 268 | 932 | 1383 | 969 | 1054 | 440 | 647 | 638 | 1017 | 346 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 7 | SW 14 | SW 9 | SW 8 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSE 9 | S 12 | S 10 | SSW 15 | S 10 | S 9 | W 7 | SW 14 |
232 | 194 | 126 | 85 | 258 | 302 | 178 | 34 | 169 | 74 | 53 | 173 | 138 | 46 | 284 | 340 | 874 | 223 | 103 | 4 | 357 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 9 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SW 12 | SSE 9 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 20 | WSW 9 | WNW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | WNW 11 | SSE 8 | WNW 11 | SSE 8 |
147 | 291 | 330 | 206 | 83 | 61 | 55 | 114 | 53 | 209 | 273 | 253 | 55 | 14 | 71 | 19 | 11 | 12 | 26 | 11 | 25 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 3 | NW 3 | WNW 3 | WNW 4 | — | — | WNW 3 | — | — | WSW 8 | — | WSW 9 | WNW 4 | — | — | W 3 | — | — | W 7 |
— | — | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 50 | — | 67 | 7 | — | — | 6 | — | — | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 426 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 455 | 0 | 8 | 69 | 0 | 10 | 455 | 0 | 8 | 504 | 0 | 10 | 504 | 0 |
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Information about the Acapulquito-Costa Azul Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Acapulquito-Costa Azul provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Acapulquito-Costa Azul can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Acapulquito-Costa Azul 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 (Acapulquito-Costa Azul) 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 Acapulquito-Costa Azul 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.
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