
Surf Forecasts:
Acapulquito-Costa Azul surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 18s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 7 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with 569 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 1 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 13s 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 (Aug 01) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m 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 1.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 07) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 02) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (MST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sat 1st Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Thu 6th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Fri 7th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Acapulquito-Costa Azul over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s happening at Acapulquito-Costa Azul for the next couple weeks.
First off, the first week is a tough one. Swell is small and weak, wind is messy. The combined energy readings are low, stuff like 276 and 414 – not enough push for a good ride. July 31st has a 4ft SSW swell with 13-second period, but that cross-shore wind at 15 mph ruins it. Not worth suiting up.
August 1st morning drops to 2ft with light cross-onshore wind. Barely a ripple. This pattern of tiny, poor-quality surf drags on through the 6th. A few afternoons clean up with offshore wind, but the swell is a pathetic 2ft to 2ft. You’d be chasing shadows.
August 4th morning goes glassy with a light NE breeze, but it’s still only 2ft and 12 seconds. If you want to float around on a foamie, go for it. Not a highlight.
Things perk up slightly on August 7th. Swell hits 3ft from the SSW with a long 17-second period. Energy is moderate at 651. Mornings are clear with light SE wind, but it’s onshore. Afternoons have a better cross breeze. Still, it’s only a “marginal” call.
August 8th and 9th hold at 3ft to 4ft with that long-period groundswell. Energy stays moderate. The best mornings are clear with light wind, but it’s cross-onshore. This is the best of a mediocre first half.
Now, pay attention to August 12th and 13th. We’ve got a 3ft to 3ft SSW groundswell coming in with a 16-second period – long lines, proper energy. The combined energy is moderate, around 507 to 603. The big win is the wind: the afternoon of the 12th and the morning of the 13th go glassy. That’s huge for a spot that’s exposed to the south. Water temp is 86°F, which is about 4° warmer than normal – you’ll be sweating in your wetsuit.
Because this break sees a consistent SSW direction and the long period is better for the reef sections, it could line up nicely. But it’s a beach and reef setup, so the beach might get a bit straight. Expect crowds – this spot is often busy, and it’s inconsistent, so two days of clean, rideable surf is a rare treat. It’s only chest high, but it’s the cleanest window in the whole run.
After the 13th, swell holds at 3ft to 4ft into the 15th, but onshore wind kills the quality. The 14th and 15th are back to poor or marginal conditions.
So here’s the take: the first week and a half is mostly a waste. Your best bet is the 12th and 13th of August – glassy mornings, clean lines from a long-period SSW swell. It’s not a big day, but it’s the only one worth pointing the car at. Everything else is flat or blown out.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 32°C on Sat morning, min 27°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Mon afternoon, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 14 | S 12 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 20 | SW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
396 | 321 | 155 | 152 | 103 | 195 | 140 | 83 | 79 | 73 | 90 | 69 | 54 | 103 | 99 | 102 | 144 | 140 | 289 | 216 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:18PM1.64m | 10:22AM1.41m | 9:51PM1.54m | 10:45AM1.45m | 10:26PM1.40m | 11:11AM1.48m | 11:08PM1.23m | 11:43AM1.49m | 00:06AM1.05m | 12:27PM1.49m | 2:20AM0.89m | 1:33PM1.47m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:19PM0.66m | 3:58AM0.23m | 3:55PM0.64m | 4:20AM0.33m | 4:36PM0.62m | 4:42AM0.45m | 5:24PM0.62m | 5:03AM0.58m | 6:29PM0.64m | 5:22AM0.71m | 8:11PM0.62m | 5:23AM0.84m | 10:30PM0.51m | |||||||
— | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | |
7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:59 | — | — | 6:59 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:57 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | 7 | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 31 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 27 |
Feels °C | 32 | 31 | 36 | 33 | 30 | 34 | 32 | 30 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 31 | 33 | 31 | 29 | 33 | 32 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 12 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | S 8 | SW 13 | S 9 | SSW 18 | SW 13 |
396 | 321 | 155 | 152 | 103 | 195 | 140 | 83 | 79 | 73 | 51 | 69 | 50 | 103 | 99 | 36 | 144 | 55 | 289 | 172 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | W 5 | S 11 | S 11 | S 9 | S 11 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | S 11 | S 8 | SW 14 | S 9 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 18 |
45 | 23 | 102 | 127 | 92 | 11 | 66 | 55 | 24 | 58 | 90 | 57 | 54 | 59 | 37 | 102 | 56 | 140 | 138 | 216 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | WSW 8 | SSE 7 | W 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 9 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 20 | SSW 18 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 |
26 | 25 | 19 | 5 | 35 | 22 | 31 | 30 | 37 | 35 | 24 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 97 | 127 | 59 | 59 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | WNW 3 | WNW 3 | W 9 | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | W 4 | WNW 5 | WNW 4 | W 4 | W 3 | W 4 | W 4 | W 3 | — | WSW 6 | — | NW 9 | WSW 3 | WNW 3 |
7 | 5 | 2 | 130 | 19 | 28 | 27 | 22 | 14 | 13 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 2 | — | 3 | — | 21 | 2 | 3 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 76 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 501 | 0 |
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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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