Acapulquito-Costa Azul Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s on offer for the next couple of weeks at Acapulquito-Costa Azul. It’s a mixed bag, but there are a couple of windows where things line up nicely.

This beach-and-reef setup on the southern coast doesn’t see a whole lot of activity at the start. The first decent window is Thursday morning, with a small 2ft of SE swell, but it’s glassy. The water is a stonking 84°F, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year – a real treat for the skin. The energy is weak though (127), so it’s more of a mellow paddle than a proper session.

Friday and Saturday are pretty average with onshore and cross-on winds messing with the surface. The swell picks up a bit, but the conditions are just ordinary. A bit of a flat spell really.

The standout. Now, Sunday the 19th morning is where it’s at. We’ve got a 4ft groundswell from the SW, with a very long period of 17 seconds, and it’s glassy – dead calm. The energy is pumping (1260). That combo of a long-period, clean swell and zero wind is gold for this reef. It’s an intermediate spot, and with that long period, expect smooth, lined-up waves. It’s also inconsistent here, so you’ll get breaks between sets, but the quality when they come will be worth the wait. Crowds are possible here, so get there early.

Monday afternoon the 20th also looks good: 4ft of SW groundswell, glassy again, with strong energy (1344). Another excellent session for the experienced surfer.

The rest of the first week and into the second week is a bit of a mixed bag. The swell stays around 4ft to 6ft, but the wind is often cross-shore or cross-on, keeping the surface a little bumpy. The energy stays moderate to strong, but it’s not the same as those glassy windows.

Second week highlight. Looking ahead, Friday the 31st afternoon is a promising one. A solid 8ft of SSW groundswell, which is big, and the wind goes cross-offshore, cleaning it right up. That’s a lot of power (1928) and the set waves will be proper. This is getting into expert territory at that size, especially with the period dropping to 13 seconds. It’s still a bit far out, so keep an eye on it, but it’s the one to circle on the calendar.

Overall, don’t expect a constant run of perfection. The best calls are the glassy mornings on the 19th and 20th, and that fat end-of-month swell. Be patient, pick your moments.

Rusty.

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