
Surf Forecasts:
Acapulquito-Costa Azul surf forecast from 10 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 16s period, SW swell with 729 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 16s 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 Thursday (Sep 10) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. 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 1.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 12) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (MST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Acapulquito-Costa Azul over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s shaping up for Acapulquito-Costa Azul over the next couple of weeks.
We’re looking at a pretty steady run of surf, but nothing that’s gonna blow your mind every single day. The water is sitting at a toasty 88°F, which is a solid 5°F warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s a real standout, feels like a bath out there. The overall energy is moderate, with the combined swell energy bouncing around between 206 and 1020, so there’s some push, but it’s not a monster.
The real highlight of the whole 16-day window has to be Sunday the 20th of September. The morning is looking absolutely pristine with a glassy surface, light winds, and a clean 4 ft swell from the southwest. The combined energy is a solid 1020 – that’s proper moderate-to-strong energy, and with that glassy wind, it’s going to be hollow and lined up. This is the one to circle on the calendar for experienced surfers who want clean, punchy waves.
The best consistent run of clean surf actually kicks off Friday morning the 11th, with a 4 ft SW swell, glassy winds, and good energy (525). That’s a sneaky good session. The mornings on the 12th, 13th, and 14th also offer glassy conditions, though the swell drops a bit to 2 ft. Still, that’s clean, fun, longboard-able stuff.
Now, this spot is a beach-and-reef setup, so when the swell has a long period – like the 16 to 19 seconds we see on the 10th and 18th – it’s going to be a bit more lined up and fat, better for the reef section. Those longer period swells often mean gaps between sets, which makes paddling out a bit easier.
But here’s the thing – Acapulquito-Costa Azul is inconsistent. It doesn’t always fire, so when you get a run like this with a few glassy mornings, you make the most of it. The crowds are listed as often, so expect some company at the peak, especially on the weekend.
The second week sees a few more standouts: the mornings of the 21st, 22nd, and 23rd all have 4 ft to 4 ft SW swell with glassy conditions. That’s a nice little run, and the energy stays solid (around 700-900). The 23rd afternoon looks particularly sweet with a dead calm, glassy surface and the same 4 ft SW swell. On the 24th, both morning and afternoon are glassy with 4 ft swell – that’s a good day to be out.
Be aware, the swell is never over 4 ft, so it’s manageable for intermediates, but the long period stuff (over 15 seconds) adds a bit of grunt. The wind is mostly light or glassy in the mornings, but afternoons can get a bit cross or cross-onshore, especially on the 10th, 14th, and 19th.
Overall, there’s surf on offer almost every day, but the real gems are the glassy mornings. Don’t sleep on the 20th – that’s the standout.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 32°C on Thu morning, min 27°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 31°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
739 | 729 | 612 | 489 | 412 | 362 | 293 | 264 | 180 | 175 | 175 | 154 | 312 | 249 | 310 | 201 | 258 | 627 | 481 | 422 | 515 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | on | cross-off | off | glassy | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:21AM1.56m | 8:09PM1.72m | 8:42AM1.62m | 8:44PM1.65m | 9:02AM1.66m | 9:18PM1.54m | 9:22AM1.67m | 9:49PM1.39m | 9:40AM1.64m | 10:18PM1.24m | 9:57AM1.60m | 10:46PM1.08m | 10:13AM1.52m | 11:15PM0.92m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:08PM0.44m | 2:31AM0.20m | 2:41PM0.36m | 2:53AM0.31m | 3:13PM0.32m | 3:11AM0.43m | 3:45PM0.33m | 3:26AM0.55m | 4:15PM0.38m | 3:35AM0.65m | 4:48PM0.46m | 3:37AM0.74m | 5:25PM0.56m | 3:20AM0.79m | |||||||
6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | |
— | 6:27 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:21 | — | |
mm | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | 2 |
Temp °C | 32 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 28 |
Feels °C | 35 | 34 | 32 | 35 | 34 | 32 | 35 | 36 | 31 | 36 | 35 | 31 | 35 | 33 | 30 | 35 | 34 | 32 | 36 | 35 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
739 | 729 | 612 | 489 | 412 | 362 | 293 | 264 | 180 | 175 | 175 | 103 | 312 | 249 | 310 | 201 | 258 | 627 | 481 | 422 | 515 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | S 7 | S 8 | W 5 | SE 7 | S 8 | W 4 | S 8 | SW 18 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 |
64 | 61 | 57 | 36 | 25 | 44 | 16 | 13 | 21 | 9 | 32 | 154 | 38 | 56 | 59 | 180 | 246 | 44 | 45 | 44 | 44 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | W 12 | WNW 7 | W 11 | W 18 | S 8 | S 8 | W 12 | S 8 | SW 19 | S 9 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SW 23 | SSW 12 | SW 23 | SW 21 |
20 | 19 | 25 | 10 | 22 | 6 | 21 | 21 | 26 | 31 | 133 | 36 | 71 | 71 | 69 | 39 | 45 | 86 | 55 | 140 | 224 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WNW 8 | — | W 3 | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | W 4 | W 3 | WNW 4 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | NW 6 | WNW 7 | W 7 | WSW 6 | W 3 | WNW 4 |
— | — | 19 | — | 5 | 14 | 28 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 4 | 24 | 13 | 7 | 9 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 69 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 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.
Acapulquito-Costa Azul is 13 km (8 miles) from Cabo San Lucas. If you plan a holiday in Baja Sur, look for hotels and other accommodation in Cabo San Lucas. Cabo San Lucas has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










