Surf Forecasts:
Acapulquito-Costa Azul surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 18s period, SSW swell with 1,399 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 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 Tuesday (Aug 25) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 9s. 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 1.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (MST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Tue 25th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Acapulquito-Costa Azul over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it for Acapulquito-Costa Azul.
Right off the bat, we’ve got a tricky outlook. The guide says this spot is inconsistent, and the forecast backs that up. For the next few days, we’re looking at small, weak surf with a lot of cross-shore breeze. The real standout window is a little further out, and you’ll need patience.
The first decent pulse shows up on the morning of August 29th. We’ve got a 4ft SSW swell, but it’s a little messy with an onshore wind. The real gem is the afternoon of the 29th. The wind swings light cross-offshore, the swell holds at 4ft from the SSW, and the combined energy is solid (1381). It’s clean, but it’s got that long period – 16 seconds – so it’s a better call for a reef or a point, not so much a beach break. This is a quality session, but it’s aimed at experienced surfers; it’s not a beginner wave.
The next standout is the morning of September 4th. That’s the one to circle on the calendar. We’re looking at a 5ft SSW swell, and the wind is absolute glass. Combined energy is pumping at 1283. The period is 16 seconds, which again gives it that deep, groundswell push. It’s a Saturday morning, but this spot is inconsistent, so crowds are possible, but the glassy conditions will make it worth the paddle. This is for the experienced crew – 5ft with that much energy is no joke.
Between those highlights, there are a few other windows. The morning of August 30th has a glassy 4ft SSW swell, but the energy is lower (710). It’s a fun, smaller option. The morning of September 1st is also glassy, but the swell is only 2ft, so it’s a longboarder’s special.
After the first week of September, the surf drops off. The swell gets smaller and the wind turns more onshore. The morning of September 8th has a 3ft SW swell with a 19-second period – very long period – but it’s cross-onshore, so it’s a messy, high-performance wave that will be hard to enjoy. Not much to recommend there.
Remember, the water temperature is sitting at 89°F, which is 7° warmer than normal. That’s seriously unusual, so you’ll be sweating in your wettie – or just go boardies.
Bottom line: the best bet is the afternoon of August 29th for a clean, solid session, and the absolute standout is the glassy morning of September 4th. Everything else is small or wind-affected. Don’t hold your breath for the second week.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 33°C on Thu morning, min 28°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 32°C on Fri morning, min 27°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 10 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 10 | SW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 20 | SSW 17 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
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322 | 258 | 302 | 178 | 171 | 169 | 305 | 273 | 268 | 932 | 1235 | 1170 | 933 | 721 | 647 | 553 | 886 | 299 | 472 | 225 | 222 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | on | cross | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 8:10AM1.29m | 7:03PM1.63m | 8:22AM1.35m | 7:34PM1.69m | 8:38AM1.42m | 8:05PM1.71m | 8:55AM1.49m | 8:37PM1.68m | 9:14AM1.56m | 9:09PM1.61m | 9:34AM1.61m | 9:42PM1.50m | 9:56AM1.64m | 10:18PM1.34m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:08PM0.80m | 1:57AM0.16m | 1:36PM0.69m | 2:18AM0.14m | 2:04PM0.59m | 2:39AM0.17m | 2:34PM0.50m | 3:00AM0.22m | 3:07PM0.43m | 3:21AM0.31m | 3:41PM0.39m | 3:41AM0.42m | 4:19PM0.39m | 3:59AM0.54m | |||||||
5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | |
— | 6:43 | — | — | 6:42 | — | — | 6:40 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:38 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | |
mm | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 32 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 33 | 32 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 27 | 31 | 32 | 28 |
Feels °C | 36 | 36 | 32 | 35 | 36 | 33 | 37 | 36 | 33 | 35 | 35 | 32 | 36 | 36 | 32 | 37 | 35 | 28 | 34 | 34 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SSW 17 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
322 | 211 | 98 | 71 | 155 | 157 | 305 | 241 | 268 | 932 | 1235 | 1170 | 933 | 721 | 647 | 553 | 886 | 190 | 472 | 225 | 222 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 8 | SW 14 | SW 8 | SSW 18 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSE 9 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | W 7 | SSW 14 | SSE 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 |
85 | 258 | 302 | 178 | 46 | 169 | 68 | 273 | 212 | 138 | 47 | 397 | 448 | 279 | 162 | 157 | 4 | 299 | 37 | 92 | 92 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SW 15 | SSE 10 | SSW 18 | SW 8 | SSW 20 | SSE 9 | S 13 | SW 7 | WNW 6 | W 4 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | SSE 8 | SE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 |
206 | 83 | 61 | 55 | 171 | 51 | 209 | 40 | 253 | 31 | 29 | 7 | 14 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 34 | 14 | 53 | 26 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 3 | WNW 4 | — | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | — | W 5 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 3 |
— | 3 | 8 | — | 6 | 6 | — | 8 | 47 | 19 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 15 | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 8 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 426 | 455 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 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.











