
Surf Forecasts:
Acapulquito-Costa Azul surf forecast from 5 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 15s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period, SSW swell with 881 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 5 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 15s 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 Saturday (Sep 05) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m 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 1.3m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore 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 06) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (MST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Acapulquito-Costa Azul over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down what Acapulquito-Costa Azul is looking like for the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a mixed bag. The first few days are in the surf zone but conditions are a bit touch-and-go. Saturday morning the 5th of September has some swell at 5ft from the SSW with a solid 16-second period, so there’s some decent energy in the water (combined energy 1571). The wind is a light cross-on though, so it’s not going to be perfect. The waves will be there but it’s a bit messy. Water temp is sitting at 88°, which is a solid 5° warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s pretty unusual, so you’ll be in for a warm one.
The real standout window opens up on Sunday morning the 6th of September. The swell drops a touch to 4ft from the SSW, still with a 15-second period, but the wind goes glassy. That’s the magic word. The combined energy (1111) is still moderate, but clean conditions with that long-period groundswell will make for some really nice, shapely waves at this beach and reef setup. This is the best on offer in the near term – get out there early.
Monday the 7th and Tuesday the 8th see the swell dropping off fast, down to 4ft and then 3ft, with periods shortening. The energy drops into the 500-600 range, and the wind is either onshore or cross-shore. It’s going to get small and weak. There’s a little gap here where the surf is just not worth the paddle.
Then, from Wednesday morning the 9th of September, things start to look promising again. We’ve got a 3ft swell from the SW with a 17-second period, and glassy conditions both morning and afternoon. The energy is still low (537 in the morning, 908 in the afternoon), but that long-period groundswell combined with total glass will produce some fun, clean waves. That afternoon session with the wind at 0 mph and glassy is a real treat.
The next week has a few more highlights. Friday the 11th of September morning has 4ft from the SW, 15-second period, and glassy conditions again – a solid pick. The water is still warm. The following week, from the 13th onward, the swell size stays small, mostly under 3ft, but the periods are long (16-19 seconds). The wind is often glassy or light. The energy is low, but for a longboard or a funboard, these will be clean, easy-going waves.
The best of the longer-range standouts looks like Wednesday the 16th of September. Both morning and afternoon have 3ft from the SSW with a 16-second period, and the wind is completely glassy – 0 mph. The combined energy (501-555) is moderate, but with that kind of wind and a solid groundswell, the waves will be clean and well-shaped. It’s a bit of a wait, but it’s worth marking on the calendar.
Keep in mind, this spot is inconsistent and can be exposed. When it’s on, it’s on, but it can also go quiet for a few days. The crowds are often around, so don’t expect to be alone. The swell direction from the SSW is a good match for the optimum S direction for this break, so the waves will wrap in nicely.
So, overall: grab Sunday morning the 6th if you can, and keep an eye on Wednesday the 16th. The rest is small and clean, good for a cruise, but nothing that’ll blow your mind.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Sat morning, min 27°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 32°C on Wed morning, min 27°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
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1040 | 840 | 742 | 656 | 602 | 494 | 452 | 347 | 273 | 195 | 214 | 381 | 410 | 687 | 854 | 739 | 729 | 612 | 489 | 412 | 407 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | off | on | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross | off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:10PM1.38m | 7:32AM1.20m | 5:00PM1.48m | 7:29AM1.29m | 6:03PM1.61m | 7:43AM1.39m | 6:51PM1.70m | 8:01AM1.48m | 7:32PM1.74m | 8:21AM1.56m | 8:09PM1.72m | 8:42AM1.62m | 8:44PM1.65m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:53PM0.31m | 11:25AM1.06m | 00:34AM0.18m | 12:18PM0.89m | 1:09AM0.11m | 12:58PM0.72m | 1:39AM0.09m | 1:34PM0.56m | 2:06AM0.12m | 2:08PM0.44m | 2:31AM0.20m | 2:41PM0.36m | 2:53AM0.31m | ||||||||
6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | |
— | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:25 | — | |
mm | — | 5 | 2 | — | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | 14 | 8 | 2 | 1 |
Temp °C | 31 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 27 |
Feels °C | 35 | 34 | 33 | 36 | 35 | 30 | 35 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 36 | 34 | 34 | 31 | 34 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 10 | SW 10 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
520 | 582 | 452 | 444 | 392 | 270 | 320 | 255 | 264 | 164 | 158 | 381 | 410 | 687 | 854 | 739 | 729 | 612 | 489 | 412 | 407 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | W 9 | W 9 | S 8 | S 8 | W 8 | S 11 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 |
1040 | 840 | 742 | 656 | 602 | 494 | 452 | 347 | 273 | 195 | 186 | 109 | 80 | 64 | 57 | 52 | 79 | 50 | 50 | 49 | 44 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 12 | SSE 8 | SSW 12 | W 9 | SSE 7 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 |
11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 95 | 88 | 82 | 154 | 148 | 214 | 131 | 47 | 55 | 38 | 27 | 34 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 3 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 | WNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 |
— | — | 5 | 8 | 16 | 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 102 | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | 18 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 13 | 58 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 54 | 0 | 33 | 455 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 53 | 8 | 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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