Acapulquito-Costa Azul Surf Break

Lat Long: 22.96° N 109.80° W

Acapulquito-Costa Azul Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 18 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Acapulquito-Costa Azul sea temperature is
31.7° C
3.8° 

Acapulquito-Costa Azul surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Acapulquito-Costa Azul surf forecast from 19 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 18 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, SSW swell with 604 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 18 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period with SSW 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 Tuesday (Aug 18) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Acapulquito-Costa Azul in the next 16 days are 1.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Friday (Aug 21) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (MST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Tue 18th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s
Best Surf11PM (Tue 18th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s
Most Powerful11PM (Tue 18th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Acapulquito-Costa Azul over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, crew, Rusty here. Let's cut through the noise and get to what matters: the surf for the next couple weeks.

Honestly, the start of this stretch is pretty poor. We've got small, weak swell and a lot of cross-shore winds chopping things up. It's not flat, but it's far from good. You'd be wasting your time chasing any of these small days in the first week.

The first sign of life comes on Sunday, the 23rd. The energy ticks up to 624, but the swell is only waist-high at 3ft with a short 14-second period. The wind is straight onshore, so it will be lumpy. The afternoon looks worse with a risk of thunderstorms.

We stay in the doldrums through the 24th, 25th, and 26th. The 25th has a glassy morning, but the swell is a tiny 2ft, not worth the effort.

Now, let's talk about the real deal. The energy starts building on Thursday the 27th, but the standout is Friday, the 28th. The swell jumps to 5ft in the morning and 5ft by the afternoon, with the period stretching out to an impressive 17-18 seconds. The energy readings go through the roof – 1171 and 1465 – that's a proper groundswell. It's a SSW swell, which is exactly what this break likes to see. The wind is cross-shore, which isn't perfect, but the power and size more than make up for it.

This is the pick of the window, no question. Friday the 28th. Be there.

The swell holds through Saturday the 29th at a solid 6ft, though the period backs off a touch. The real magic might be on Sunday morning, the 30th. The swell is still a solid 5ft with a 14-second period, but the wind drops to glassy. The data says conditions look very good, and the energy is still strong at 835. This has the potential to be the cleanest, most fun surf of the whole run.

Monday morning the 31st is also worth a paddle with glassy conditions and a 4ft SSW swell.

Looking into early September, the energy stays moderate, but the wind turns messy again. A bit of a letdown after that rewarding weekend.

Remember, this is Acapulquito-Costa Azul (Acapulco), a beach and reef break exposed to the south. It can be inconsistent, so when it lights up with a long-period SSW swell like the one on the 28th and 29th, you need to take advantage. The water is a bath-like 89°F, running nearly 7°F warmer than average for this time of year, which is extremely unusual.

The spot's inconsistent nature makes this run of waves a real treat. Don't miss it.

So, to sum it up: the first week is a write-off. The action starts late next week, with Friday the 28th offering the most size and power, and Sunday the 30th offering the cleanest conditions. Get your board ready.

Rusty out.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 33°C on Thu morning, min 27°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 32°C on Fri afternoon, min 27°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
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Saturday
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3
2
2
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2
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
1.1
SSE
10
0.9
SSW
14
0.7
SW
17
0.7
SW
17
0.7
SW
17
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
544
604
325
321
316
236
225
151
111
151
217
288
280
297
289
250
273
288
295
281
Wind (km/h)
20
WSW
10
W
10
S
15
WSW
15
WNW
10
ESE
15
WSW
15
NW
5
S
15
WSW
5
NNW
15
ESE
10
SSW
5
WSW
10
S
10
SW
15
W
10
SW
15
WSW
15
WNW
Wind State
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on
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High Tide
11:56PM0.92m
11:45AM1.39m
12:18PM1.32m
2:45PM1.26m
9:01AM1.15m
4:50PM1.32m
8:09AM1.17m
5:48PM1.43m
8:03AM1.22m
6:28PM1.54m
Low Tide
6:26PM0.68m
4:17AM0.78m
8:35PM0.73m
11:51PM0.61m
00:27AM0.49m
11:39AM1.12m
00:52AM0.37m
12:16PM1.02m
1:15AM0.28m
12:42PM0.91m
1:36AM0.20m
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5:56
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6:49
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6
Temp °C
32
29
31
31
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33
31
28
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29
Feels °C
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32
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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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