
Surf Forecasts:
Acapulquito-Costa Azul surf forecast from 11 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 15 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 16s period, SSW swell with 683 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 11 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 14s 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 (Sep 11) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 7s. 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 1.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 12) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (MST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Fri 11th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Tue 15th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Wed 16th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Acapulquito-Costa Azul over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s on the menu for Acapulquito-Costa Azul.
Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a mixed bag. This spot is an inconsistent beach and reef set-up, so when it’s on, it’s on, but you gotta pick your moments. The water is sitting at a very warm 87°F, and that’s a solid 5°F above what you’d normally expect for this time of year – it’s like bathwater, no way around it. The energy in the water is moderate to strong, with the combined energy values consistently in the 300 to 900 range.
Friday the 11th is a bit of a slow starter. The morning has a small 4ft swell from the SW, but it’s a cross-on breeze and the tide might mess with it – not the best. The afternoon cleans up nicely with a light cross-offshore wind, and that 3ft SW swell starts looking better.
The real standout window kicks off from Saturday the 12th. Saturday morning and afternoon are both glassy, with no wind and a clean 3ft SW swell (period 14s). That’s the kind of morning you set an alarm for – small but perfect, and with that 14-second period, the waves will have some real push behind them. It’ll be a long wait between sets, but they’ll be shaped up nicely.
Sunday the 13th starts a bit weak with onshore wind, but the afternoon surprises you: a 2ft swell from the SW but with a massive 19-second period. That’s a very long-period groundswell and it’s likely to wrap in beautifully at this reef and point set-up, making it a sneaky clean session.
From Monday the 14th through the week, the swell hangs around 2ft to 4ft, with plenty of glassy mornings. The best of the bunch looks like Wednesday the 16th, Thursday the 17th, and then a real peak around Sunday the 20th and Monday the 21st. On Sunday the 20th, you’ve got a 4ft SW swell (19s period) with glassy morning conditions, and the energy is pumping at 931 – that’s the strongest energy of the whole run. Monday the 21st stays consistent with 4ft SW swell and glassy conditions again.
Overall, the best on offer is Sunday the 20th. That’s the one with the best combo of size (4ft), very long period (19s), glassy offshore wind, and the highest wave energy. It’s a true standout for this stretch. Thursday the 17th morning is also a cracker with 4ft from the SSW and glass.
Keep in mind, crowds are possible here, so get there early for the clean windows. And because this break is inconsistent, you’ve got to be ready to go when the conditions line up. The gap between good sessions is small here, so you won’t be waiting weeks.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 32°C on Sat morning, min 27°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 31°C on Mon morning, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 20 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
489 | 412 | 362 | 293 | 264 | 180 | 175 | 184 | 154 | 312 | 249 | 306 | 201 | 258 | 683 | 481 | 422 | 561 | 508 | 373 | 388 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:42AM1.62m | 8:44PM1.65m | 9:02AM1.66m | 9:18PM1.54m | 9:22AM1.67m | 9:49PM1.39m | 9:40AM1.64m | 10:18PM1.24m | 9:57AM1.60m | 10:46PM1.08m | 10:13AM1.52m | 11:15PM0.92m | 10:24AM1.44m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:41PM0.36m | 2:53AM0.31m | 3:13PM0.32m | 3:11AM0.43m | 3:45PM0.33m | 3:26AM0.55m | 4:15PM0.38m | 3:35AM0.65m | 4:48PM0.46m | 3:37AM0.74m | 5:25PM0.56m | 3:20AM0.79m | 6:26PM0.68m | ||||||||
6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | |
— | 6:25 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:20 | — | |
mm | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | 7 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 31 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 29 |
Feels °C | 34 | 33 | 32 | 37 | 36 | 33 | 36 | 34 | 31 | 36 | 34 | 32 | 35 | 34 | 31 | 36 | 35 | 33 | 35 | 35 | 33 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 |
489 | 412 | 362 | 293 | 264 | 180 | 175 | 175 | 103 | 312 | 249 | 306 | 201 | 258 | 683 | 481 | 422 | 561 | 508 | 373 | 304 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | S 7 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 7 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SW 18 | SW 12 | S 9 | S 9 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSE 9 | SW 12 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSW 21 | SSW 21 | SW 20 |
36 | 25 | 43 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 33 | 31 | 154 | 71 | 40 | 42 | 180 | 246 | 44 | 112 | 44 | 44 | 305 | 300 | 388 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 7 | W 11 | W 18 | WNW 4 | S 8 | SE 7 | SW 16 | SW 19 | S 8 | S 9 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SSE 9 | SW 24 | SSE 9 | SW 23 | SW 21 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 |
10 | 22 | 6 | 5 | 21 | 7 | 125 | 184 | 35 | 39 | 71 | 68 | 82 | 64 | 87 | 43 | 140 | 224 | 43 | 45 | 59 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 7 | W 11 | WNW 4 | W 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | W 3 | WNW 3 | NW 4 | — | WNW 3 | W 4 | — | — | — | — | WNW 4 | — | — | WNW 9 |
— | 12 | 59 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 7 | — | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | — | 52 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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.










