Acapulquito-Costa Azul Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s shaping up for Acapulquito-Costa Azul over the next couple of weeks.

Straight off the bat, the water temp is sitting at 86°, which is a whopping 5° warmer than normal for this time of year. That’s some seriously tropical bathwater – you won’t need a wetsuit, that’s for sure.

The surf kicks off on Tuesday, July 21st, but honestly, it’s nothing to write home about. Tuesday morning has a 4ft swell from the SSW with a 14-second period, giving a moderate energy 622. The wind is light onshore, so it’s a bit soft and lumpy. Tuesday afternoon bumps up to 6ft from the same direction, the energy jumps to a solid 1251, but that cross-shore wind messes it up a bit. It’s rideable, but not clean.

Wednesday, July 22nd, is where the stoke starts to rise. Morning has a glassy 6ft swell from the SSW, period 11 seconds, energy 943. That’s clean, open faces. The afternoon stays glassy with the wind turning offshore, dropping a bit to 4ft from the SW, but still with that lovely 11-second period and 768 energy. This is the best window of the first week for sure – uncrowded potential and proper clean lines.

Thursday, July 23rd, the swell drops right off to a weak 2ft. The energy falls to 303. It’s a small day, not really worth paddling out unless you’re on a log. Friday, July 24th, is even smaller in the morning at 2ft, but with a very long 24-second period that makes it feel fuller. The energy is 590, and it’s glassy. It’s tricky with that period at a beach-reef setup, but the clean conditions might give you a few long-period runners.

The weekend gets a bit of a pulse. Saturday, July 25th, has a 4ft morning swell (20-second period, 1437 energy) and then 6ft in the afternoon (19 seconds, 2211 energy), but onshore winds both sessions put a chop on it. Sunday and Monday follow a similar pattern: decent sized swell in the 5ft to 5ft range with good energy, but always with a cross-onshore or cross wind that keeps it from being pristine.

Then we hit Tuesday, July 28th, and things get serious. The swell jumps to 8ft in the morning and 10ft in the afternoon, both from the SSW. The energy is massive – 3956 and 3825. But that’s expert-only territory. Add in onshore winds and you’ve got a big, powerful, and wild ocean. This is more of a spectacle than a session for most.

Wednesday, July 29th, is even bigger at a solid 10ft, but with strong winds, including 28 mph cross-onshore in the morning. The ocean will be a mess. The setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing at that point. This big, windy, choppy period lasts through the end of July. There’s a gap of a few days here where it’s just not user-friendly.

Into the start of August, things settle down. By Saturday, August 1st, it’s back to 4ft, but still with a chop. The real glimmer in this second week is Tuesday, August 4th. The morning is glassy calm with a 4ft swell from the SW, 12-second period, and 440 energy. The afternoon stays clean with light offshore winds and a 4ft swell. After all the wind and big conditions, this is a solid, clean option for a fun, easy session.

The very end of the run on Wednesday, August 5th, fades back down to small, weak, and choppy. Not much to get excited about.

So, to wrap it up: the standout is Wednesday, July 22nd – glassy conditions, a solid 6ft SSW swell, and clean lines all day. That’s your best bet. The second standout is Tuesday, August 4th – much further out, so less certain, but the forecast of glassy and light offshore wind with a waist-to-chest high SW swell makes it a promising one to keep an eye on.

Stay stoked, you salty dogs.

Rusty

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