
Surf Forecasts:
Acapulquito-Costa Azul surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 18s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with 4,266 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 18s 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 Monday (Jul 27) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 12s. 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 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (MST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Acapulquito-Costa Azul over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s coming up in the next couple of weeks.
First thing: the water is hot. It’s sitting at 87°F, which is about 6°F warmer than usual for this time of year. That’s a big deal—very unusual, so you’ll be surfing in a bathtub.
The first surf worth mentioning starts Sunday, July 26th, but it’s nothing special. You’ve got a 5ft swell from the SSW with a very long period of 18 seconds, but the wind is cross-on at 6 mph, and the energy is building (1467). It’s a bit messy with light cross-onshore wind ripples. That 18-second period means long waits between sets, but the waves will have some shape. With a beach-and-reef setup, the reef might be your best bet.
Monday, July 27th, brings more energy. Morning is still cross-on, 5ft from the SSW at 17 seconds, and the combined energy jumps to 3066—solid. Still a little choppy. By Monday afternoon, the swell picks up to 7ft out of the south, but the period drops to 13 seconds, and the wind is cross-shore at 12 mph. There’s a risk of thunderstorms. It’s messy, but there’s size.
Now, Tuesday, July 28th, is the standout. Tuesday morning: 10ft of swell from the SSW with a 16-second period. That’s serious groundswell. The combined energy is 4276—strong. The wind is light and onshore at 6 mph, so it’s a little glassy. That 10ft is expert territory. Beginners, stay on the beach. The afternoon cleans up with a cross-offshore wind from the west at 12 mph, and the swell drops to 7ft—still very good. That’s your best window.
Wednesday, July 29th, is a step down. Morning is 6ft, cross-shore, light wind, with energy still solid (2285). The afternoon gets a fresh breeze from the WNW at 22 mph, cross-off, so it’ll be clean but a bit blown out. Still, 5ft with clean conditions is worth a look.
Thursday, July 30th, is similar. 6ft in the morning with light cross-on wind, then the afternoon cleans up with a cross-off from the northwest at 12 mph. The swell direction shifts to the WSW, and the period is 12 seconds—shorter, more local. Still fun, but not as powerful.
After Thursday, things drop off. Friday, July 31st, the swell is down to 4ft, and by Saturday, August 1st, it’s poor—3ft and dropping. The combined energy falls below 500. From Saturday, August 1st, all the way through to Monday, August 10th, it’s a long stretch of poor conditions. The swell barely gets above 3ft, and the energy stays below 300 most days. Winds are mostly cross-on or onshore, and the wave quality is poor. About a 10-day gap with no real surfing.
By Wednesday, August 5th, there’s a little blip of 3ft from the SSE, but with a very short period of 8 seconds, it’s junk. Not worth the paddle.
So the bottom line: the best surf is Tuesday, July 28th, with that 10ft groundswell and clean afternoon conditions. Monday the 27th is a solid runner-up. After that, it’s a long flat spell. If you’re a beginner, Tuesday morning is too big for you. Stick to the smaller days Thursday or Friday, but it’s not great.
This spot is inconsistent, so a long blank run is normal here. Keep an eye on the forecasts—it tends not to stay poor for long.
This is Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 32°C on Tue afternoon, min 27°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 33°C on Wed afternoon, min 28°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Wed afternoon, calm by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | S 13 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
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1431 | 1536 | 1702 | 1274 | 1584 | 1835 | 4266 | 2102 | 1999 | 1460 | 1209 | 946 | 808 | 784 | 616 | 402 | 331 | 265 | 227 | 152 | 139 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | off | on | cross | glassy | on | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:23AM1.17m | 6:35PM1.57m | 8:39AM1.21m | 7:12PM1.64m | 8:58AM1.25m | 7:45PM1.69m | 9:18AM1.29m | 8:17PM1.71m | 9:39AM1.33m | 8:47PM1.69m | 10:00AM1.37m | 9:18PM1.64m | 10:22AM1.41m | 9:51PM1.54m | |||||||
Low Tide | 12:39PM0.95m | 1:57AM0.18m | 1:12PM0.88m | 2:24AM0.13m | 1:43PM0.81m | 2:49AM0.11m | 2:14PM0.75m | 3:13AM0.12m | 2:45PM0.70m | 3:36AM0.17m | 3:19PM0.66m | 3:58AM0.23m | 3:55PM0.64m | 4:20AM0.33m | |||||||
5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | |
— | 7:02 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 30 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 33 | 29 | 31 | 33 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 28 |
Feels °C | 33 | 33 | 30 | 33 | 33 | 30 | 34 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 33 | 34 | 30 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SSE 13 | S 13 | S 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 13 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 |
1431 | 1536 | 1702 | 1157 | 1584 | 1632 | 4266 | 2102 | 1999 | 792 | 833 | 946 | 808 | 784 | 616 | 353 | 260 | 210 | 137 | 113 | 82 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 7 | SSE 16 | SSE 12 | SSW 17 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | W 8 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 12 |
16 | 215 | 628 | 1274 | 1399 | 1835 | 5 | 1084 | 688 | 1460 | 1209 | 845 | 732 | 621 | 453 | 402 | 331 | 265 | 227 | 152 | 139 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 15 | S 15 | S 14 | W 9 | W 8 | S 14 | SW 16 | SSE 8 | S 12 | S 11 | SSE 7 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
20 | 26 | 574 | 635 | 541 | 14 | 5 | 14 | 498 | 33 | 28 | 22 | 17 | 23 | 22 | 13 | 7 | 5 | 104 | 125 | 116 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 7 | — | — | W 8 | — | — | — | — | WNW 3 | W 4 | NW 4 | WNW 4 | W 4 | WNW 5 | — | — | — | S 6 | SW 3 | W 3 |
— | 25 | — | — | 10 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 27 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 40 | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 3 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 8 | 455 | 0 | 13 | 75 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 507 | 0 | 426 | 455 | 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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