Acapulquito-Costa Azul Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at the surf for the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, it’s a bit of a slow grind out there for a while. The swell we’ve got coming in is mostly medium-period SSW and SW energy, but the wind is a constant pain, blowing cross-on or onshore for the first week and a half. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

First up, we’ve got Acapulquito-Costa Azul on the *Sunday the 12th*. Nothing to write home about – just 4ft of SSW swell, 14 seconds, but with a cross-on breeze, it’s chopped up. The combined energy is in the moderate range (493 in the morning, 608 in the arvo), but the quality is poor. Monday the 13th is more of the same, only smaller, around 3ft to 3ft, still cross-on. Not worth waxing up for.

Tuesday the 14th and Wednesday the 15th stay marginal. Swell drops to 2ft on Tuesday, with a very long 18-second period SW groundswell. That kind of period usually makes for clean, powerful lines at a reef or point, but at a beach-and-reef setup like this, it can straighten out. Still, the light onshore winds are the killer. The energy readings hang around 500 to 600 – moderate but messy.

Now, Thursday the 16th sees a real jump in size. Morning brings 8ft of S swell (13 seconds), and the afternoon pumps up to 10ft from the S (14 seconds). The energy rockets into the strong range (2141 and 3501). This is big, expert-only territory – over 8ft. Winds go onshore light, but the raw power is there. Still, the surf quality is only marginal, so it’s a bit of a wind-affected beast.

Friday the 17th is a write-off for paddle surfing. We’ve got 10ft of SSW swell, but a fresh 30 km/h cross-on wind and risk of thunderstorms. The energy is strong (3430), but the setup looks more like a kite surfing day. The afternoon drops to 7ft with light wind, but still cross-on.

From Saturday the 18th through to Thursday the 24th, it’s a long flat patch. Swell sizes bounce between 2ft and 4ft, mostly cross-on or onshore winds, with energy mostly under 1000. There’s a 4ft, 17-second SW groundswell on Sunday the 19th, but it’s light cross-on and only marginal. The conditions just aren’t there for a good session.

Then, we get the one true standout. Saturday the 25th morning. This is the one to circle on the calendar. We’ve got 4ft of SSW swell, a very long 20-second period, and glassy conditions – offshore from the NNW at just 5 km/h. That’s about as clean as it gets. The combined energy is a solid 2614 (strong), and the rating calls it excellent for experienced surfers. The 4ft swell is manageable for intermediates, but the long period and offshore wind will make for some beautiful, clean lines. Best of the whole outlook, no question. The afternoon stays fun but gets a little cross-shore chop with 5ft from the SW.

Sunday the 26th and Monday the 27th drop off again. Sunday has 5ft SW swell with 18-second periods, but it’s cross-on or cross-shore, and the energy is still moderate to strong. Monday the 27th sees a severe gale from the SSE at 85 km/h – stay on the sand for that one.

So, if you’re keen, wait for that Saturday the 25th morning. The rest of the window is mostly a battle with the wind. Keep an eye on the forecasts, but for now, that’s the call.

Rusty.

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