
Surf Forecasts:
Acapulquito-Costa Azul surf forecast from 25 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 18s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with 4,757 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 25 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 21s 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 Saturday (Jul 25) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 21s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Acapulquito-Costa Azul in the next 16 days are 3.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 30) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (MST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 21s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Acapulquito-Costa Azul over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’ll be straight with you – this forecast window for our local stretch is a mixed bag that takes a while to get going. The first few days have some size, but the quality is held back by tricky winds, so you’ll need to pick your moments carefully. The standout session is a bit further out, but it’s worth the wait if you can be patient.
The main break on the cards is Acapulquito-Costa Azul, a beach and reef setup that’s exposed to the swell. It’s inconsistent, so it’s not the kind of spot that fires every day, but when it lines up, it can be fun for intermediate surfers. The water temperature is sitting at 87°F, which is a whopping 6°F warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s very unusual, so you’ll be surfing in a warm bath.
We start on Saturday 25 July. The morning has a 4ft swell from the SSW, but that cross-on wind from the SSW is making it messy. The combined energy is moderate at 1419, but it’s not clean. The afternoon improves a little – the swell bumps up to 6ft from the SSW, the wind goes cross-offshore from the W, and the wave comment says “clean.” It’s still a marginal call, but the afternoon is your best bet on Saturday.
Sunday 26 July is a write-off. The morning has 5ft swell from the SSW with a moderate cross-onshore making it choppy, and the afternoon is just as average with a cross-shore chop. Monday 27 July is no better – the morning pushes 8ft from the SSE, but it’s choppy and messy, and the afternoon drops back to 5ft. The wind is never truly offshore for clean conditions.
Tuesday 28 July sees a bit more size. The morning has 7ft from the SSW with onshore wind from the S – not great. The afternoon jumps to 10ft from the SSW, but the wind is a moderate cross-shore, and the energy is strong at 5943. That’s a lot of water moving, but with the wind angle, it’s going to be a bumpy, challenging session for experienced surfers only. Wednesday 29 July is similar: 10ft in the morning from the SSW, but the wind is light cross-shore, making it a bit more manageable. The afternoon drops to 8ft from the SW with cross-offshore wind, so it cleans up for the experienced crew.
Now, the real standout is Thursday 30 July morning. This is the one to circle. The swell is 6ft from the SW, the wind is light and cross-offshore from the W, and the wave comment says “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers.” The energy is moderate at 1729, and the period is 12 seconds – a solid groundswell. The wind is the key here: light offshore means clean, peeling waves. For a beach and reef setup, that’s a treat. The afternoon on Thursday drops to 6ft, still clean, but the morning is your window.
After that, the surf fades fast. Friday 31 July has 4ft in the morning, dropping to 3ft in the afternoon – marginal at best. Then from Saturday 1 August right through to Saturday 8 August, we’re looking at a long stretch of poor conditions. The swell drops to 3ft, then 2ft, and even as low as 1ft. The energy values are weak, under 500. There’s a glimmer on Sunday 9 August morning: the swell comes back up to 3ft from the SSW, the wind is glassy from the SSE, and the wave comment says “expect very good surf conditions.” The energy is low at 561, but with glassy conditions, it’ll be a clean, fun little session for anyone who’s been waiting.
So, the one to remember is Thursday 30 July morning at Acapulquito-Costa Azul. Light offshore wind, 6ft of SSW groundswell, and clean conditions. That’s your best shot. The Sunday 9 August morning is a promising backup if you’re still keen, but it’s less certain being so far out.
Stay safe out there.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 31°C on Sat morning, min 27°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Thu afternoon, min 28°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SSE 12 | S 15 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1267 | 2044 | 1702 | 1431 | 1536 | 1702 | 1568 | 1235 | 2048 | 2388 | 4109 | 1965 | 3818 | 2310 | 2032 | 1083 | 971 | 587 | 402 | 331 | 265 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | on | cross | glassy |
High Tide | 8:14AM1.13m | 5:53PM1.49m | 8:23AM1.17m | 6:35PM1.57m | 8:39AM1.21m | 7:12PM1.64m | 8:58AM1.25m | 7:45PM1.69m | 9:18AM1.29m | 8:17PM1.71m | 9:39AM1.33m | 8:47PM1.69m | 10:00AM1.37m | 9:18PM1.64m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:58AM1.02m | 1:30AM0.25m | 12:39PM0.95m | 1:57AM0.18m | 1:12PM0.88m | 2:24AM0.13m | 1:43PM0.81m | 2:49AM0.11m | 2:14PM0.75m | 3:13AM0.12m | 2:45PM0.70m | 3:36AM0.17m | 3:19PM0.66m | 3:58AM0.23m | |||||||
5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | |
— | 7:04 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 31 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 32 | 29 | 32 | 33 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 29 |
Feels °C | 34 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 33 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 33 | 30 | 34 | 34 | 30 | 34 | 33 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | S 13 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 |
1267 | 2044 | 1702 | 1431 | 1536 | 1143 | 1568 | 800 | 1442 | 2388 | 4109 | 1965 | 3818 | 2310 | 2032 | 1083 | 971 | 587 | 379 | 291 | 241 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 9 | S 10 | SSE 8 | SSE 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | S 15 | SSW 17 | S 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
41 | 39 | 48 | 20 | 284 | 1702 | 1274 | 1074 | 2048 | 1031 | 1834 | 688 | 12 | 575 | 594 | 621 | 621 | 453 | 402 | 331 | 265 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 11 | SSE 9 | SW 12 | W 7 | SW 17 | W 9 | W 8 | — | SW 16 | S 12 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | SSE 11 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 |
56 | 51 | 49 | 30 | 26 | 71 | 8 | 1235 | 14 | 5 | — | 432 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 9 | 12 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | S 9 | — | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 3 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | NW 5 | — | — | — |
55 | 54 | 35 | 25 | 25 | 97 | — | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | 11 | 25 | 56 | 51 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 8 | 70 | 0 | 13 | 50 | 0 | 67 | 70 | 0 | 426 | 455 | 0 | 1 | 455 | 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.










