Acapulquito-Costa Azul Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, I'm Rusty, and I've been poring over the local charts for our stretch of coast. It's a bit of a mixed bag, so let's get into it.

The key spot we're looking at is Acapulquito-Costa Azul, a beach and reef setup that's best on a south swell. It's a bit inconsistent, but when it works, it can be a fun little wave. The water temperature is right around the norm for this time of year, so nothing out of the ordinary there.

Right now, at the start of the period, the surf is a bit lackluster. Sunday the 16th kicks off with a 4ft SSW swell and a period of 14 seconds, but the wind is a breeze from the south in the morning, making for clean, glassy conditions. The combined energy is moderate at 603. It's a bit marginal, but the clean conditions might make it worth a look for a quick session. The afternoon sees the wind shift to a cross-shore, with a chance of a storm, which spoils it a bit.

The following week is pretty tough. From Monday the 17th right through to Saturday the 22nd, the swell is small, mostly under 3ft, and the wind is often cross-shore or onshore. The conditions are repeatedly described as marginal or poor. By Thursday the 20th afternoon, we get a clean 3ft wave with a cross-offshore breeze, but it's still really small. The best bet in this stretch is Friday the 21st afternoon. The swell is only 2ft from the SSW at 13 seconds, but the wind is a gentle cross-offshore breeze, and the forecast says "expect good surf conditions." It's a tiny wave, but it might be clean enough for a longboard.

We get a bit of a bump in size towards the end of the month. Thursday the 27th afternoon sees the swell picking up to 4ft from the SSW with a 17-second period, and the combined energy jumps to a strong 889. The wind is a bit funky, being cross-onshore, so it'll be a bit choppy. Then Friday the 28th looks like the standout. Morning and afternoon both have a 4ft SSW swell, a 16-second period, and light onshore winds from the south-southeast. The combined energy is strong, around 882 to 898. The water will be clean. This is a proper groundswell with a long period, so it'll have plenty of punch, but it might be a bit fat and walled on a beach break. It's a solid option for the intermediate surfer.

The last few days of the month and into the 31st are a write-off with strong winds and sloppy conditions.

So, if you're looking for the best wave, circle Friday the 28th on your calendar. The swell is a solid 4ft from the SSW, the winds are light, and the water is clean. It's a promising setup, but it's a week and a half away, so keep an eye on the forecast. For a quick, clean session on the smaller stuff, try Friday the 21st afternoon.

Rusty.

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