Acapulquito-Costa Azul Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s happening at Acapulquito-Costa Azul for the next couple weeks.

First off, the first week is a tough one. Swell is small and weak, wind is messy. The combined energy readings are low, stuff like 276 and 414 – not enough push for a good ride. July 31st has a 4ft SSW swell with 13-second period, but that cross-shore wind at 15 mph ruins it. Not worth suiting up.

August 1st morning drops to 2ft with light cross-onshore wind. Barely a ripple. This pattern of tiny, poor-quality surf drags on through the 6th. A few afternoons clean up with offshore wind, but the swell is a pathetic 2ft to 2ft. You’d be chasing shadows.

August 4th morning goes glassy with a light NE breeze, but it’s still only 2ft and 12 seconds. If you want to float around on a foamie, go for it. Not a highlight.

Things perk up slightly on August 7th. Swell hits 3ft from the SSW with a long 17-second period. Energy is moderate at 651. Mornings are clear with light SE wind, but it’s onshore. Afternoons have a better cross breeze. Still, it’s only a “marginal” call.

August 8th and 9th hold at 3ft to 4ft with that long-period groundswell. Energy stays moderate. The best mornings are clear with light wind, but it’s cross-onshore. This is the best of a mediocre first half.

Now, pay attention to August 12th and 13th. We’ve got a 3ft to 3ft SSW groundswell coming in with a 16-second period – long lines, proper energy. The combined energy is moderate, around 507 to 603. The big win is the wind: the afternoon of the 12th and the morning of the 13th go glassy. That’s huge for a spot that’s exposed to the south. Water temp is 86°F, which is about 4° warmer than normal – you’ll be sweating in your wetsuit.

Because this break sees a consistent SSW direction and the long period is better for the reef sections, it could line up nicely. But it’s a beach and reef setup, so the beach might get a bit straight. Expect crowds – this spot is often busy, and it’s inconsistent, so two days of clean, rideable surf is a rare treat. It’s only chest high, but it’s the cleanest window in the whole run.

After the 13th, swell holds at 3ft to 4ft into the 15th, but onshore wind kills the quality. The 14th and 15th are back to poor or marginal conditions.

So here’s the take: the first week and a half is mostly a waste. Your best bet is the 12th and 13th of August – glassy mornings, clean lines from a long-period SSW swell. It’s not a big day, but it’s the only one worth pointing the car at. Everything else is flat or blown out.

Rusty.

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