Acapulquito-Costa Azul Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, crew, Rusty here. Let's cut through the noise and get to what matters: the surf for the next couple weeks.

Honestly, the start of this stretch is pretty poor. We've got small, weak swell and a lot of cross-shore winds chopping things up. It's not flat, but it's far from good. You'd be wasting your time chasing any of these small days in the first week.

The first sign of life comes on Sunday, the 23rd. The energy ticks up to 624, but the swell is only waist-high at 3ft with a short 14-second period. The wind is straight onshore, so it will be lumpy. The afternoon looks worse with a risk of thunderstorms.

We stay in the doldrums through the 24th, 25th, and 26th. The 25th has a glassy morning, but the swell is a tiny 2ft, not worth the effort.

Now, let's talk about the real deal. The energy starts building on Thursday the 27th, but the standout is Friday, the 28th. The swell jumps to 5ft in the morning and 5ft by the afternoon, with the period stretching out to an impressive 17-18 seconds. The energy readings go through the roof – 1171 and 1465 – that's a proper groundswell. It's a SSW swell, which is exactly what this break likes to see. The wind is cross-shore, which isn't perfect, but the power and size more than make up for it.

This is the pick of the window, no question. Friday the 28th. Be there.

The swell holds through Saturday the 29th at a solid 6ft, though the period backs off a touch. The real magic might be on Sunday morning, the 30th. The swell is still a solid 5ft with a 14-second period, but the wind drops to glassy. The data says conditions look very good, and the energy is still strong at 835. This has the potential to be the cleanest, most fun surf of the whole run.

Monday morning the 31st is also worth a paddle with glassy conditions and a 4ft SSW swell.

Looking into early September, the energy stays moderate, but the wind turns messy again. A bit of a letdown after that rewarding weekend.

Remember, this is Acapulquito-Costa Azul (Acapulco), a beach and reef break exposed to the south. It can be inconsistent, so when it lights up with a long-period SSW swell like the one on the 28th and 29th, you need to take advantage. The water is a bath-like 89°F, running nearly 7°F warmer than average for this time of year, which is extremely unusual.

The spot's inconsistent nature makes this run of waves a real treat. Don't miss it.

So, to sum it up: the first week is a write-off. The action starts late next week, with Friday the 28th offering the most size and power, and Sunday the 30th offering the cleanest conditions. Get your board ready.

Rusty out.

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