Surf Forecasts:
Acapulquito-Costa Azul surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 11s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 18s period, SSW swell with 1,399 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 11s 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 (Aug 24) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Acapulquito-Costa Azul in the next 16 days are 1.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (MST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Acapulquito-Costa Azul over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, lettin’ ya know how it’s shakin’ out for Acapulquito–Costa Azul – that beach-and-reef spot. Water’s cookin’ at 89°, a full 6° warmer than normal for this time of year, so skip the rubber. First few days are a slog: small, long-period SSW groundswells, but winds are mostly onshore or cross-onshore, killin’ the vibe. Saturday the 22nd morning has a clean 3ft SSW swell (16 seconds) with light offshore S wind and moderate energy (393), but this spot’s inconsistent and tides might mess with it – just a teaser. Sunday and Monday are write-offs. Then Tuesday the 25th morning sees a bump to 6ft SSW (11 seconds) with light offshore SSE wind and energy cranked up (997) – still only marginal, but you can feel it tryin’. Wednesday and Thursday stay rough. Then the real gem: Friday the 28th morning. The S wind goes glassy – dead calm – and a 4ft SSW groundswell with a solid 17-second period arrives, packin’ strong energy (1275). That’ll line up nice on the reef, and with zero wind, it’s gonna be clean, though that long period means you’ll wanna find the reef lines to keep waves from goin’ too straight. Solid intermediate stuff; beginners might find the 4ft a handful, and crowds are often in the water. That’s your best shot by a mile. After that, Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th hold around 5ft but with cross-onshore or cross-off breezes, they’re less clean. There’s a tiny glass-off on Tuesday 1st September morning (2ft, 17-second SW, glassy) – a sneaky fun session for a longboard. Then it gets wild: Thursday 3rd September brings a 5–5ft SSW groundswell with very strong energy (2418–3441), but winds are onshore. Friday 4th through Saturday 6th September blows up into big, stormy surf (12–20ft) with gusty onshore winds – that’s expert-only chaos; the beach-and-reef setup will be a windblown mess, more for kite surfers than paddlers. So, point your truck at Friday the 28th morning for the cleanest, juiciest session, and maybe that tiny glass-off on the 1st for a mellow go-out. Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Sat afternoon, min 28°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 32°C on Fri morning, min 28°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSE 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 10 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 20 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 |
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280 | 297 | 289 | 214 | 447 | 492 | 347 | 724 | 523 | 327 | 302 | 178 | 171 | 169 | 251 | 273 | 268 | 932 | 1383 | 1170 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | on | cross | off | on | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:50PM1.32m | 8:09AM1.17m | 5:48PM1.43m | 8:03AM1.22m | 6:28PM1.54m | 8:10AM1.29m | 7:03PM1.63m | 8:22AM1.35m | 7:34PM1.69m | 8:38AM1.42m | 8:05PM1.71m | 8:55AM1.49m | 8:37PM1.68m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:52AM0.37m | 12:16PM1.02m | 1:15AM0.28m | 12:42PM0.91m | 1:36AM0.20m | 1:08PM0.80m | 1:57AM0.16m | 1:36PM0.69m | 2:18AM0.14m | 2:04PM0.59m | 2:39AM0.17m | 2:34PM0.50m | 3:00AM0.22m | |||||||
— | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | |
6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:42 | — | — | 6:40 | — | — | 6:39 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 |
Temp °C | 31 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 29 |
Feels °C | 34 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 35 | 36 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 34 | 32 | 32 | 36 | 37 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 8 | SSW 10 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 8 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 |
129 | 121 | 168 | 210 | 239 | 492 | 347 | 724 | 523 | 327 | 225 | 129 | 84 | 169 | 251 | 245 | 268 | 932 | 1383 | 1170 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSE 8 | SSW 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSE 9 | SSW 18 | SW 7 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 8 | SE 9 |
280 | 297 | 289 | 201 | 447 | 177 | 177 | 125 | 85 | 258 | 302 | 178 | 171 | 64 | 209 | 43 | 142 | 138 | 45 | 20 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 5 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | S 10 | SW 17 | SSE 8 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SSW 18 | SSW 20 | SW 8 | SSE 9 | S 10 |
9 | 183 | 155 | 214 | 198 | 227 | 134 | 326 | 208 | 85 | 61 | 46 | 70 | 49 | 36 | 273 | 253 | 40 | 31 | 8 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 3 | WNW 3 | W 4 | NW 4 | NW 4 | — | WNW 5 | NW 5 | W 3 | WNW 4 | — | — | W 8 |
5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | 25 | 16 | 21 | — | 7 | 12 | 5 | 12 | — | — | 60 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 76 | 426 | 455 | 0 | 75 | 13 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 455 | 0 | 426 | 69 | 0 | 10 | 501 | 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.
Acapulquito-Costa Azul is 13 km (8 miles) from Cabo San Lucas. If you plan a holiday in Baja Sur, look for hotels and other accommodation in Cabo San Lucas. Cabo San Lucas has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.











