Acapulquito-Costa Azul Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s on the menu for Acapulquito-Costa Azul.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a mixed bag. This spot is an inconsistent beach and reef set-up, so when it’s on, it’s on, but you gotta pick your moments. The water is sitting at a very warm 87°F, and that’s a solid 5°F above what you’d normally expect for this time of year – it’s like bathwater, no way around it. The energy in the water is moderate to strong, with the combined energy values consistently in the 300 to 900 range.

Friday the 11th is a bit of a slow starter. The morning has a small 4ft swell from the SW, but it’s a cross-on breeze and the tide might mess with it – not the best. The afternoon cleans up nicely with a light cross-offshore wind, and that 3ft SW swell starts looking better.

The real standout window kicks off from Saturday the 12th. Saturday morning and afternoon are both glassy, with no wind and a clean 3ft SW swell (period 14s). That’s the kind of morning you set an alarm for – small but perfect, and with that 14-second period, the waves will have some real push behind them. It’ll be a long wait between sets, but they’ll be shaped up nicely.

Sunday the 13th starts a bit weak with onshore wind, but the afternoon surprises you: a 2ft swell from the SW but with a massive 19-second period. That’s a very long-period groundswell and it’s likely to wrap in beautifully at this reef and point set-up, making it a sneaky clean session.

From Monday the 14th through the week, the swell hangs around 2ft to 4ft, with plenty of glassy mornings. The best of the bunch looks like Wednesday the 16th, Thursday the 17th, and then a real peak around Sunday the 20th and Monday the 21st. On Sunday the 20th, you’ve got a 4ft SW swell (19s period) with glassy morning conditions, and the energy is pumping at 931 – that’s the strongest energy of the whole run. Monday the 21st stays consistent with 4ft SW swell and glassy conditions again.

Overall, the best on offer is Sunday the 20th. That’s the one with the best combo of size (4ft), very long period (19s), glassy offshore wind, and the highest wave energy. It’s a true standout for this stretch. Thursday the 17th morning is also a cracker with 4ft from the SSW and glass.

Keep in mind, crowds are possible here, so get there early for the clean windows. And because this break is inconsistent, you’ve got to be ready to go when the conditions line up. The gap between good sessions is small here, so you won’t be waiting weeks.

Rusty.

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