
Surf Forecasts:
Acapulquito-Costa Azul surf forecast from 14 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 15 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 20 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 19s period, SW swell with 819 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 14 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 18s period with SW 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 (Sep 14) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 12s. 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 1.1m 19s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 20) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 20) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (MST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Mon 14th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Tue 15th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sun 20th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Acapulquito-Costa Azul over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s cooking in your local waters.
Right off the bat, things are pretty quiet. We’re looking at a stretch of small, clean swell but nothing that’s gonna get the heart racing just yet. The water is running about 89°, which is *much warmer* than what you’d normally expect for this time of year. It’s like bathwater out there.
The first few days, Monday the 14th through Wednesday the 16th, are pretty weak. We’ve got some long-period groundswell coming in from the SW with a period of 18 seconds, but the size is tiny. Around 2ft Monday morning, barely 2ft to 3ft through Tuesday. The winds are cross-on or cross-shore, nothing terrible, but the energy is low. Combined swell energy is around 408 to 630, so moderate at best. Honestly, it’s marginal.
We start to see a real shift on Thursday the 17th. That’s the first standout. Acapulquito-Costa Azul (beach and reef) cleans right up. Thursday morning is glassy, winds from the SSE at just 3 mph. Swell is still only 4ft, but it’s a clean SW groundswell with a 14-second period. That’s gonna produce some clean, fun little waves. Combined energy is up to 821, so there’s some push. It’s not huge, but for a spot that’s often inconsistent, it’s a good window. Friday the 18th morning is also glassy, with a similar size, but a longer period of 19 seconds. That’s a proper groundswell. These two days are your best bet. Thursday morning is the standout.
Saturday the 19th and Sunday the 20th are a bit more mixed. The swell holds around 3ft, but the wind goes cross-on and cross, so it’s not as clean. Still rideable, but you’re gonna have a bit of bump.
Then we get another great window from Monday the 21st through Wednesday the 23rd. Glassy conditions return, winds drop to near calm or just a light breeze. Swell holds steady at 4ft from the SW, periods around 15 to 17 seconds. Combined energy is solid, around 774 to 841. This is your second standout window. Monday the 21st morning and afternoon look perfect for a long session. Clean, lined-up waves, not too crowded.
From Thursday the 24th onward, the swell slowly backs off, dropping from 3ft down to 2ft by Sunday the 28th. The wind is still light, often glassy or onshore, but the energy fades. The last few days into the end of the month and start of October are small and weak, with combined energy dropping below 400. Not much to write home about.
Overall, the best windows are Thursday the 17th morning, and the stretch from Monday the 21st through Wednesday the 23rd. The water is unusually warm, so you won’t need a spring suit.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 31°C on Mon morning, min 27°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Thu morning, min 27°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 17 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
312 | 249 | 310 | 249 | 322 | 627 | 481 | 505 | 515 | 472 | 367 | 388 | 450 | 380 | 465 | 455 | 455 | 621 | 560 | 553 | 745 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross | off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:40AM1.64m | 10:18PM1.24m | 9:57AM1.60m | 10:46PM1.08m | 10:13AM1.52m | 11:15PM0.92m | 10:24AM1.44m | 10:28AM1.34m | 9:55AM1.24m | 8:18AM1.19m | 4:33PM1.23m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 4:15PM0.38m | 3:35AM0.65m | 4:48PM0.46m | 3:37AM0.74m | 5:25PM0.56m | 3:20AM0.79m | 6:26PM0.68m | 11:35PM0.65m | 00:01AM0.53m | 12:17PM1.10m | 00:21AM0.43m | ||||||||||
6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | |
— | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:16 | — | |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 31 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 28 | 32 | 32 | 29 |
Feels °C | 35 | 34 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 35 | 35 | 33 | 36 | 34 | 33 | 36 | 35 | 32 | 35 | 34 | 30 | 36 | 34 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 17 |
312 | 249 | 310 | 201 | 322 | 627 | 481 | 505 | 515 | 472 | 367 | 342 | 246 | 192 | 465 | 455 | 455 | 621 | 560 | 553 | 745 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | S 9 | S 9 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSW 21 | SSW 21 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 |
71 | 61 | 42 | 249 | 246 | 61 | 43 | 43 | 44 | 305 | 297 | 388 | 450 | 380 | 178 | 131 | 131 | 115 | 111 | 109 | 74 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SW 6 | SSW 12 | SW 23 | SW 21 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 |
25 | 96 | 68 | 40 | 62 | 9 | 79 | 140 | 224 | 44 | 49 | 80 | 70 | 70 | 67 | 55 | 53 | 38 | 39 | 28 | 28 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 3 | — | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | — | WNW 5 | WNW 7 | — | W 3 | WNW 7 | WNW 3 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 |
3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | 3 | 9 | — | 9 | 27 | — | 5 | 31 | 3 | 20 | 17 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 8 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 455 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 530 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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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