Acapulquito-Costa Azul Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s brewing for Acapulquito-Costa Azul. This is a beach-and-reef setup that’s inconsistent, so we’re not going to be surfing every day, but when it lines up, it can be worth a look.

The forecast kicks off with a long wait. For the first few days, from Sunday the 19th through Wednesday the 23rd, we’ve got a long-period groundswell rolling in from the south-southwest, but the wave heights are small—around 3 ft to 5 ft. The swell energy is moderate (between 574 and 1025), but the quality is held back by the direction and conditions. Still, Wednesday the 22nd afternoon and Thursday the 23rd are the real standouts in this early stretch. On Wednesday afternoon, the wind goes light and cross-offshore, cleaning up the 4 ft swell from the SSW (16-second period) into what looks like clean surf (energy at 789). Then Thursday morning and afternoon go glassy, with a 5 ft SSW swell (10-second period) and that same clean feel (energy around 707-659). That’s your best chance for a smooth, user-friendly wave in the first week.

From Friday the 24th through Sunday the 28th, the swell builds. The period stays long (17-24 seconds), and the energy climbs into the three-digit range (666 to 2337). The heights go from 2 ft up to 5 ft. But the wind is mostly cross or cross-on, and the reports are still “marginal” for quality. Saturday the 25th afternoon sees a 5 ft SW swell (19-second period) with light cross-shore wind and energy at 2099, which is a decent combo, but the tide or conditions keep it from being a standout.

Now, the second week. Monday the 28th kicks off a big swell event. The swell ramps up to 10 ft on Tuesday the 28th, coming from the south with a 16-second period, but the wind is a problem—cross-onshore at 20 km/h, then 35 km/h with a risk of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Energy jumps to 4010-4014, but it’s choppy and messy. Wednesday the 29th is the biggest day: 12 ft SSW swell (15-16 second period), wind from the ESE at 40-45 km/h, and energy hitting 6213. That’s a lot of power, but it’s blown out, strong cross-onshore, and lumpy. This is expert-only territory, and even then, the wind will ruin the shape. Honestly, it looks more like kite-surfing conditions than a paddle session.

Thursday the 30th still has a 12 ft SW swell (14-second period), but the wind drops to 15 km/h and goes onshore, energy at 4439. The surf is still huge, but it’s a little cleaner. By Friday the 31st, the swell drops to 7 ft from the SW (12 seconds), with light cross-offshore wind in the afternoon, making for a cleaner, more manageable wave (energy 1133). That’s a promising late-week option.

After that, the swell fades quickly. Saturday the 1st of August offers a 5 ft W swell (10 seconds), with cross-offshore wind in the afternoon and clean conditions (energy 859). But by Sunday the 2nd, the wind swings back to a strong cross-onshore, killing the 3 ft SSW swell with fresh breezes. The run ends on Monday the 3rd with similar poor conditions.

So, the best of the lot is Thursday the 23rd of July. When the wind is glassy and the swell is a clean 5 ft from the SSW, that’s your moment. The standouts in the second week are Friday the 31st, with a 7 ft SW swell cleaning up in the afternoon, and Saturday the 1st of August, with a smaller but drinkable 5 ft W swell in cross-offshore wind. Just remember, this spot is inconsistent, so when it’s good, don’t sleep on it.

Rusty.

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