Acapulquito-Costa Azul Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it for Acapulquito-Costa Azul.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a tricky outlook. The guide says this spot is inconsistent, and the forecast backs that up. For the next few days, we’re looking at small, weak surf with a lot of cross-shore breeze. The real standout window is a little further out, and you’ll need patience.

The first decent pulse shows up on the morning of August 29th. We’ve got a 4ft SSW swell, but it’s a little messy with an onshore wind. The real gem is the afternoon of the 29th. The wind swings light cross-offshore, the swell holds at 4ft from the SSW, and the combined energy is solid (1381). It’s clean, but it’s got that long period – 16 seconds – so it’s a better call for a reef or a point, not so much a beach break. This is a quality session, but it’s aimed at experienced surfers; it’s not a beginner wave.

The next standout is the morning of September 4th. That’s the one to circle on the calendar. We’re looking at a 5ft SSW swell, and the wind is absolute glass. Combined energy is pumping at 1283. The period is 16 seconds, which again gives it that deep, groundswell push. It’s a Saturday morning, but this spot is inconsistent, so crowds are possible, but the glassy conditions will make it worth the paddle. This is for the experienced crew – 5ft with that much energy is no joke.

Between those highlights, there are a few other windows. The morning of August 30th has a glassy 4ft SSW swell, but the energy is lower (710). It’s a fun, smaller option. The morning of September 1st is also glassy, but the swell is only 2ft, so it’s a longboarder’s special.

After the first week of September, the surf drops off. The swell gets smaller and the wind turns more onshore. The morning of September 8th has a 3ft SW swell with a 19-second period – very long period – but it’s cross-onshore, so it’s a messy, high-performance wave that will be hard to enjoy. Not much to recommend there.

Remember, the water temperature is sitting at 89°F, which is 7° warmer than normal. That’s seriously unusual, so you’ll be sweating in your wettie – or just go boardies.

Bottom line: the best bet is the afternoon of August 29th for a clean, solid session, and the absolute standout is the glassy morning of September 4th. Everything else is small or wind-affected. Don’t hold your breath for the second week.

Rusty.

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