
Surf Forecasts:
Acapulquito-Costa Azul surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 17s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 21 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 13s period, SSW swell with 1,949 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 17 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 19s 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 Friday (Jul 17) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 11s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Acapulquito-Costa Azul in the next 16 days are 2.4m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (MST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Fri 17th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 19s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Tue 21st Jul) | 8ft (2.4m) 13s |
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.
Straight up, this is a tricky one for the next two weeks at Acapulquito-Costa Azul. The first few days are a write-off, so don’t bother paddling out until at least Monday afternoon. Before that, we’ve got a mix of onshore winds and messy conditions, with a score of zero on the Saturday. The gap from now until Monday morning is basically dead.
The first real glimmer of hope comes Monday afternoon, 20 July. The swell is a solid 4.3ft from the SSW, and the wind is coming off the land from the WNW, making it clean. The energy is pumping at a solid 1249, and for the experienced surfer, this is where it’s at. Keep in mind this spot is a beach and reef set-up, and it’s known to be inconsistent, so don’t expect perfection. Crowds are often around here, too.
The real standout, the one you’ve been waiting for, is the Saturday morning on 25 July. Glassy conditions, a light SE breeze barely ruffling the water, and a clean 3.9ft SW swell with a long, quality period of 20 seconds. The energy is strong (1860), and it’s a proper groundswell. This long period stuff will wrap around the reef better than the beach, so look for the peaks. This is the best on offer.
The following week has some size, but it’s mostly plagued by cross-onshore winds. The swell gets up to 7.5ft on Tuesday 21 July, but it’s choppy, not the clean lines you want. That’s expert territory anyway, and not well presented. After the 25th, the consistent SW groundswell keeps rolling through, but the wind is a constant battle. The Sunday morning on 26 July looks okay with a 4.6ft SW swell and glassy early, but by the afternoon the wind picks up.
For the last few days of July, the swell drops off. Friday 31 July morning is poor, but the afternoon turns clean with a light cross-offshore breeze, even if the swell is only 2.6ft. Then the first of August starts with a glassy morning, same small 2.6ft swell. It’s clean, but barely a ripple.
Overall, set your clock for Monday afternoon and that Saturday morning. The rest is a gamble.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 31°C on Fri morning, min 28°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Mon afternoon, min 28°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | S 11 | SSW 10 | SW 18 | SSW 10 | SW 13 | SW 11 | SW 17 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
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181 | 269 | 270 | 444 | 263 | 791 | 580 | 671 | 368 | 739 | 458 | 832 | 740 | 1680 | 1905 | 1363 | 1026 | 895 | 594 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross | off | cross-on | on | cross | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:47PM1.69m | 11:11AM1.37m | 10:28PM1.51m | 11:44AM1.38m | 11:11PM1.32m | 12:18PM1.38m | 11:59PM1.12m | 12:54PM1.37m | 1:14AM0.95m | 1:39PM1.36m | 2:42PM1.35m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:40AM0.18m | 4:34PM0.73m | 5:09AM0.35m | 5:26PM0.75m | 5:32AM0.52m | 6:29PM0.77m | 5:48AM0.67m | 8:02PM0.77m | 5:51AM0.80m | 10:21PM0.70m | 11:43PM0.58m | ||||||||
— | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | |
— | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 |
Feels °C | 33 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 34 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 11 | SSW 10 | S 10 | SSW 10 | SW 13 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
166 | 269 | 270 | 235 | 263 | 791 | 558 | 324 | 279 | 739 | 458 | 832 | 482 | 1680 | 1905 | 1363 | 1026 | 895 | 594 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | S 14 | SW 17 | SW 18 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SSW 17 | SW 9 | SSE 11 | S 11 | SSW 15 | S 14 | S 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSW 14 |
181 | 64 | 241 | 444 | 136 | 124 | 580 | 671 | 368 | 135 | 194 | 345 | 740 | 107 | 132 | 239 | 58 | 38 | 125 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SW 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 14 | WSW 11 | SW 9 | SW 8 | WSW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 14 | S 13 | SSE 13 | S 12 |
49 | 55 | 93 | 85 | 85 | 84 | 73 | 106 | 214 | 78 | 115 | 72 | 53 | 30 | 20 | 41 | 87 | 133 | 78 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 3 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 8 | — | — | WNW 8 | — | — | WNW 3 |
4 | 11 | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | 22 | — | — | 9 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 138 | 158 | 0 | 416 | 48 | 0 | 426 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 48 | 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.
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