Acapulquito-Costa Azul Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’ll be straight with you – this forecast window for our local stretch is a mixed bag that takes a while to get going. The first few days have some size, but the quality is held back by tricky winds, so you’ll need to pick your moments carefully. The standout session is a bit further out, but it’s worth the wait if you can be patient.

The main break on the cards is Acapulquito-Costa Azul, a beach and reef setup that’s exposed to the swell. It’s inconsistent, so it’s not the kind of spot that fires every day, but when it lines up, it can be fun for intermediate surfers. The water temperature is sitting at 87°F, which is a whopping 6°F warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s very unusual, so you’ll be surfing in a warm bath.

We start on Saturday 25 July. The morning has a 4ft swell from the SSW, but that cross-on wind from the SSW is making it messy. The combined energy is moderate at 1419, but it’s not clean. The afternoon improves a little – the swell bumps up to 6ft from the SSW, the wind goes cross-offshore from the W, and the wave comment says “clean.” It’s still a marginal call, but the afternoon is your best bet on Saturday.

Sunday 26 July is a write-off. The morning has 5ft swell from the SSW with a moderate cross-onshore making it choppy, and the afternoon is just as average with a cross-shore chop. Monday 27 July is no better – the morning pushes 8ft from the SSE, but it’s choppy and messy, and the afternoon drops back to 5ft. The wind is never truly offshore for clean conditions.

Tuesday 28 July sees a bit more size. The morning has 7ft from the SSW with onshore wind from the S – not great. The afternoon jumps to 10ft from the SSW, but the wind is a moderate cross-shore, and the energy is strong at 5943. That’s a lot of water moving, but with the wind angle, it’s going to be a bumpy, challenging session for experienced surfers only. Wednesday 29 July is similar: 10ft in the morning from the SSW, but the wind is light cross-shore, making it a bit more manageable. The afternoon drops to 8ft from the SW with cross-offshore wind, so it cleans up for the experienced crew.

Now, the real standout is Thursday 30 July morning. This is the one to circle. The swell is 6ft from the SW, the wind is light and cross-offshore from the W, and the wave comment says “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers.” The energy is moderate at 1729, and the period is 12 seconds – a solid groundswell. The wind is the key here: light offshore means clean, peeling waves. For a beach and reef setup, that’s a treat. The afternoon on Thursday drops to 6ft, still clean, but the morning is your window.

After that, the surf fades fast. Friday 31 July has 4ft in the morning, dropping to 3ft in the afternoon – marginal at best. Then from Saturday 1 August right through to Saturday 8 August, we’re looking at a long stretch of poor conditions. The swell drops to 3ft, then 2ft, and even as low as 1ft. The energy values are weak, under 500. There’s a glimmer on Sunday 9 August morning: the swell comes back up to 3ft from the SSW, the wind is glassy from the SSE, and the wave comment says “expect very good surf conditions.” The energy is low at 561, but with glassy conditions, it’ll be a clean, fun little session for anyone who’s been waiting.

So, the one to remember is Thursday 30 July morning at Acapulquito-Costa Azul. Light offshore wind, 6ft of SSW groundswell, and clean conditions. That’s your best shot. The Sunday 9 August morning is a promising backup if you’re still keen, but it’s less certain being so far out.

Stay safe out there.

Rusty.

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