
Surf Forecasts:
Acapulquito-Costa Azul surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 19s period, SSW swell with 2,044 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 16s 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 Monday (Jul 20) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 9s. 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 1.7m 19s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (MST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sat 25th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Acapulquito-Costa Azul over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, it’s Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up over the next couple of weeks at Acapulquito-Costa Azul. It’s a beach and reef setup, and it’s pretty exposed to the south swell direction, which is the main game in town.
Right now, Sunday the 19th, we’ve got a bit of a frustrating start. The swell is there at 4ft from the SW with a long 17-second period, but the wind is straight onshore from the SSE at 15 km/h, and the wave energy is moderate (1025). The water is a very unusual 85°, which is a full 5° warmer than normal for this time of year – that’s a proper anomaly. But the surf is just marginal, and the tide is questionable. Not one to get excited about.
Monday the 20th stays similar – 3ft to 4ft SW swell, but the wind is cross or cross-onshore, and the energy is moderate (890 to 989). Still marginal. Tuesday the 21st sees a little improvement; the afternoon has a cross-offshore breeze from the west at 10 km/h, and the 4ft swell from the SSW (14-second period) cleans up nicely. Wave energy is moderate (727). That’s the first real window of clean surf, but it’s inconsistent, so don’t expect a party.
Wednesday the 22nd brings a solid bump – 6ft from the SSW in the morning, with a 12-second period, and energy is strong (1310). The wind is light from the SSE, onshore though, so it’s a bit messy. Afternoon is a cross-shore breeze, still 6ft. It’s big enough for intermediates, but the quality is only marginal.
Thursday the 23rd fades a bit, and by afternoon the wind picks up to 20 km/h from the WSW, making it a cross-chop. Friday the 24th has a weird one – morning shows a tiny 2ft swell but with a 24-second period (very long period), which is a groundswell, but it’s cross-onshore. Afternoon gets better: 4ft from the SW, 21-second period, light cross-shore winds, and energy jumps to strong (1340). That’s a promising afternoon, but inconsistent.
Now, the best on offer is shaping up for Saturday the 25th and Sunday the 26th. Saturday morning has 4ft from the SW at 20 seconds, light onshore wind, but it’s glassy early. Afternoon swell hits 5ft from the SW, 19 seconds, with gentle cross-shore winds and energy is very strong (2024). Sunday the 26th is similar – 5ft to 5ft, long period, moderate cross-shore winds. The break is exposed to the S, and the swell direction is SW, which is close to the optimum S direction. These are the standout days: clean, decent size, and long-period groundswell. Crowds are often here, so expect company.
Monday the 27th gets bigger – 6ft in the morning, 8ft in the afternoon from the SSE, with 14-15 second periods. Energy is very strong (3463 to 4809). Wind is cross-onshore to cross, so it’s choppy. This is pushing into expert territory in the afternoon, especially for a beach and reef setup. Tuesday the 28th is even bigger: 12ft from the S, 15 seconds, with strong onshore winds. Energy is very strong (5459 to 5547). That’s too big for most, and the wind is messy.
Wednesday the 29th and Thursday the 30th are a write-off. The swell is 15ft to 12ft, with risk of thunderstorms and strong onshore winds up to 45 km/h. Energy is extremely strong (8990 to 4707). The surf is poor, and honestly, it looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
Then, after a rough patch, Friday the 31st offers a redemption window. The morning has 6ft from the SW, 11 seconds, with glassy conditions and light winds. Wave energy is strong (1337). This is excellent for experienced surfers – clean, solid, and manageable. Saturday the 1st of August starts with 5ft from the W, 9 seconds, and glassy conditions. Energy is moderate (658). Good for a relaxed session. Sunday the 2nd of August is tiny – 3ft to 4ft, glassy morning, but the swell is weak.
The long-range stuff from the 31st onward is promising but less certain. The first week has some solid windows, with the 25th and 26th being the true standouts. Keep an eye on the glassy mornings around the 31st and 1st as well.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 32°C on Tue afternoon, min 28°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Wed morning, min 29°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SW 17 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SSW 24 | SSW 24 | SW 21 | SSW 21 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 19 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
671 | 368 | 739 | 545 | 832 | 657 | 489 | 508 | 465 | 1073 | 872 | 572 | 515 | 245 | 964 | 368 | 1051 | 1527 | 1111 | 1845 | 1519 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | on | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 12:18PM1.38m | 11:59PM1.12m | 12:54PM1.37m | 1:14AM0.95m | 1:39PM1.36m | 2:42PM1.35m | 3:56PM1.37m | 8:28AM1.08m | 5:02PM1.42m | 8:14AM1.13m | 5:53PM1.49m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 6:29PM0.77m | 5:48AM0.67m | 8:02PM0.77m | 5:51AM0.80m | 10:21PM0.70m | 11:43PM0.58m | 00:27AM0.46m | 10:46AM1.06m | 1:01AM0.35m | 11:58AM1.02m | 1:30AM0.25m | ||||||||||
5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | |
— | 7:06 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:04 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 30 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 30 |
Feels °C | 32 | 33 | 31 | 33 | 34 | 32 | 34 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 35 | 34 | 31 | 35 | 35 | 32 | 36 | 35 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SW 9 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SSW 24 | SW 10 | SW 21 | SSW 21 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 19 |
671 | 147 | 739 | 545 | 832 | 657 | 489 | 508 | 465 | 1073 | 872 | 572 | 515 | 245 | 964 | 173 | 1051 | 1527 | 1111 | 1845 | 1519 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 10 | SSW 17 | SW 9 | SW 13 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | S 7 | S 9 | SSW 11 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | S 12 | WNW 5 | SW 13 | SW 9 | SSW 24 | WSW 11 | S 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | S 10 |
213 | 368 | 138 | 261 | 88 | 67 | 40 | 76 | 265 | 178 | 133 | 77 | 28 | 175 | 122 | 368 | 183 | 110 | 161 | 121 | 48 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | SW 14 | S 12 | SW 8 | SW 8 | S 15 | S 10 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SSW 14 | SW 26 | SSE 12 | SSW 13 | S 9 | S 10 | SW 12 | S 9 | S 9 | SE 16 |
141 | 211 | 68 | 84 | 69 | 109 | 67 | 143 | 239 | 59 | 95 | 71 | 329 | 47 | 111 | 43 | 106 | 71 | 41 | 58 | 67 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 3 | NW 3 | W 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | W 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | W 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | — | WSW 11 | — | — | WSW 10 |
— | — | — | — | — | 3 | 5 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 17 | 46 | 20 | 22 | 22 | — | 187 | — | — | 170 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 342 | 0 | 0 | 312 | 455 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 70 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 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.
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