Surf Forecasts:
Acapulquito-Costa Azul surf forecast from 13 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 14 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 18s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 14 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 17s period, SW swell with 1,235 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 13 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 15s 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 Thursday (Aug 13) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 11s. 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 1.4m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 14) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 15) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (MST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Fri 14th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Fri 14th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Acapulquito-Costa Azul over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s talk Acapulquito-Costa Azul (Costa Azul). It’s a beach and reef spot, facing south, and to be honest, the next couple weeks look pretty skinny. Water temp is running 87°, which is much warmer than normal – feels like a warm bath.
Your first real chance is Thursday, August 13th, in the afternoon. We’ve got a clean, offshore breeze with a 3ft south-west swell, period a solid 15 seconds. The combined wave energy is moderate (477). That long period gives the waves some juice, but at a beach-reef mix it might break a bit straight. Still, it’s the highlight of the run.
Friday the 14th brings a bigger 5ft swell from the south-south-west, with a very long 18-second period. The energy jumps to strong (1223). But the wind is onshore in the morning and cross-shore in the afternoon, so it’ll be choppy. That long-period groundswell will want a reef or point to really line up. Crowds are often here, so expect a few heads.
After that, it’s a long, quiet stretch. From Saturday the 15th through Wednesday the 27th of August, most days are marginal or poor. Swell heights hang around 2ft to 4ft, with short to mid periods, and the wind is mostly messy. The combined energy drops as low as (185) – real weak. There’s a gap of several days where you won’t want to bother.
You might get a flicker on Sunday the 23rd morning – a 3ft south-south-west swell, 14-second period, light cross-onshore wind. Energy’s moderate (521), but it’s not going to be clean.
For a spot that’s inconsistent, this kind of blank run is pretty normal. Don’t force it.
The one true standout is Thursday afternoon, August 13th – 3ft, clean offshore wind, and that solid 15-second period. That’s your window.
Keep your head up, Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 32°C on Thu morning, min 27°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 32°C on Sun morning, min 28°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 |
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362 | 459 | 411 | 344 | 408 | 547 | 1179 | 1044 | 1018 | 822 | 631 | 561 | 561 | 476 | 482 | 271 | 229 | 437 | 461 | 512 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | off | on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | off | cross-on | on | cross-off | on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:17PM1.83m | 9:27AM1.48m | 8:57PM1.76m | 9:52AM1.51m | 9:34PM1.63m | 10:16AM1.53m | 10:09PM1.47m | 10:39AM1.53m | 10:43PM1.28m | 11:00AM1.50m | 11:16PM1.10m | 11:22AM1.46m | 11:56PM0.92m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:16PM0.64m | 3:06AM0.03m | 2:56PM0.56m | 3:33AM0.14m | 3:34PM0.52m | 3:57AM0.28m | 4:12PM0.52m | 4:16AM0.43m | 4:51PM0.55m | 4:29AM0.57m | 5:33PM0.61m | 4:33AM0.69m | 6:26PM0.68m | 4:17AM0.78m | ||||||
— | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | |
6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:51 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:49 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 31 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 28 |
Feels °C | 34 | 32 | 35 | 34 | 31 | 36 | 35 | 33 | 35 | 34 | 32 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 36 | 36 | 32 | 36 | 35 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 |
362 | 459 | 411 | 344 | 309 | 418 | 1179 | 1044 | 1018 | 822 | 631 | 561 | 561 | 476 | 482 | 236 | 229 | 437 | 461 | 512 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 11 | WNW 4 | S 12 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | S 11 | SSE 10 | W 5 | W 5 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | WNW 7 | SW 16 | SSW 17 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 |
91 | 87 | 10 | 101 | 408 | 547 | 37 | 32 | 20 | 15 | 28 | 42 | 40 | 26 | 25 | 271 | 190 | 27 | 41 | 40 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SE 8 | S 11 | SSW 20 | S 10 | WNW 4 | SSE 8 | NW 13 | SSE 10 | S 10 | SE 9 | W 6 | W 6 | S 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | S 12 | WNW 6 | SSE 11 |
24 | 16 | 36 | 253 | 52 | 12 | 7 | 6 | 31 | 30 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 6 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 11 | 4 | 12 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 3 | WNW 4 | NW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | W 4 | WNW 4 | — | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | — | — | WNW 7 | — | W 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | W 4 | WNW 4 |
5 | 12 | 19 | 6 | 19 | 28 | 10 | 21 | — | 27 | 20 | — | — | 26 | — | 22 | 27 | 15 | 6 | 10 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 507 | 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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