Acapulquito-Costa Azul Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at the Acapulquito-Costa Azul stretch for the next couple of weeks.

Straight up, we’re in for a bit of a slow start. The first few days are looking pretty lacklustre, with small, choppy surf and marginal conditions. The real standout, the one you’re waiting for, doesn’t arrive until the 24th of July. That’s over a week away, so patience is the name of the game.

The water here is a seriously warm 86°, which is a massive 8° warmer than usual for this time of year. It’s like a bath out there.

Alright, let’s run through it. From Friday the 10th through to the 23rd, it’s a mixed bag of small, weak swells and messy winds. The combined energy for most of this period is in the moderate range, bouncing between 286 and 971. The swell is mostly from the SSW, hovering around 3 ft to 4 ft, but the wind is never really your friend. We're seeing a lot of cross-onshore or onshore flow, which is just going to chop things up. The 17th and 18th see a spike in size to 5 ft-6 ft from the S, but with strong onshore winds, it’s just a messy, blown-out affair. This is not a paddle-surfing setup; it’s more interesting for kite surfing through that section.

The real action kicks off on the morning of the 24th of July. The swell jumps to a solid 10 ft from the SSW, with a period of 13 seconds, giving it plenty of grunt. The combined energy is a massive 2601, which is strong, and the wind? It’s glassy. Absolutely flat calm. That’s a gold-plated window for experienced surfers. The size is over 8 ft, so this is experts only, but the conditions will be perfect.

The afternoon of the 24th is still pumping with a 8 ft SSW swell, and the wind goes light offshore from the NW. That’s clean, lined-up waves. The morning of the 25th of July is another cracker, with a 8 ft SW swell and zero wind. Glassy perfection again. The afternoon of the 25th stays at 8 ft, but the wind goes light cross-shore, which is still a fine session.

The one to circle: The morning of the 24th of July. That’s your best bet. The combination of 10 ft SSW groundswell, strong energy (2601), and glassy conditions is a rare treat. The afternoon of the 24th and the morning of the 25th are also world-class. Just be aware that this break is known to be inconsistent, so when it turns on, you have to be on it. There’s a bit of a lull in the middle of the second week, but that final run of swells makes it all worth it.

Rusty.

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