Acapulquito-Costa Azul Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what we’ve got coming down the line for Acapulquito-Costa Azul.

First up, the water is sitting at a balmy 86°F right now, which is a massive 5°F warmer than normal for this time of year. That’s very unusual, and it’s going to feel like a bathtub out there.

The next couple of weeks are a bit of a mixed bag. We’ve got some solid swell energy on the way, but the wind and quality are a constant battle. The best window of opportunity looks to be centered around the end of July and the very start of August, but you’ll need to pick your moments carefully.

Kicking things off on Friday the 24th, we have a 4ft SW swell with a 21-second period. That’s a very long period groundswell, which means real energy, but it’s hitting a beach-and-reef setup with a cross-shore wind. The combined energy is strong at 1321, but the conditions are marginal. Saturday morning the 25th looks a bit cleaner with a light cross-onshore breeze and a 4ft SSW swell, but the period is still long at 20 seconds. The afternoon gets a bit messy as the wind picks up.

The real muscle shows up on Monday the 27th into Tuesday the 28th. Monday afternoon sees a 8ft SSE swell, but the period has dropped to 14 seconds and the wind is cross-shore. By Tuesday morning, we’ve got a 6ft SSW swell with an offshore wind, and the combined energy is already very strong at 3888. Tuesday afternoon is where it gets big: a 10ft SSW swell, 16-second period, and the energy is massive at 6494. However, the wind is cross-onshore and choppy, so it’s going to be a bit of a washing machine. That size is over 8ft, so this is strictly for the experts.

Wednesday the 29th still has 10ft surf, but the wind is onshore and the conditions are poor. Thursday the 30th is a bit of a standout. The morning has an 8ft SW swell with a 13-second period, light cross-shore wind, and the combined energy is high at 2634. But the real gem is Thursday afternoon: a 7ft SW swell, 12-second period, with a clean cross-offshore wind from the W. That’s a solid window.

Friday the 31st is also worth a look, with a 6ft WSW swell and clean, cross-off winds in the afternoon. The energy is moderate at 1103, but clean waves at this spot are a treat.

After that, the swell drops off significantly. From Saturday the 1st of August onward, we’re looking at a long stretch of poor conditions. The swell drops below 3ft, the wind is messy, and the energy is weak. There’s really nothing worth chasing after the first week of August. We’re talking about a solid week of flat or poor surf.

So, to wrap it up: the standout window is Thursday afternoon, July 30th, and Friday afternoon, July 31st. The clean, cross-off wind will make the 7ft and 6ft SW swells tidy. Week two is a write-off. Keep your eyes on the sky, and don’t be afraid to sit it out.

Rusty.

Read more