Surf Forecasts:
Acapulquito-Costa Azul surf forecast from 16 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 16 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 15s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 16s period, SSW swell with 674 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 16 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 15s 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 Sunday (Aug 16) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 15s period. 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 1.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 22) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (MST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sun 16th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sun 16th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Mon 17th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Acapulquito-Costa Azul over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, I'm Rusty, and I've been poring over the local charts for our stretch of coast. It's a bit of a mixed bag, so let's get into it.
The key spot we're looking at is Acapulquito-Costa Azul, a beach and reef setup that's best on a south swell. It's a bit inconsistent, but when it works, it can be a fun little wave. The water temperature is right around the norm for this time of year, so nothing out of the ordinary there.
Right now, at the start of the period, the surf is a bit lackluster. Sunday the 16th kicks off with a 4ft SSW swell and a period of 14 seconds, but the wind is a breeze from the south in the morning, making for clean, glassy conditions. The combined energy is moderate at 603. It's a bit marginal, but the clean conditions might make it worth a look for a quick session. The afternoon sees the wind shift to a cross-shore, with a chance of a storm, which spoils it a bit.
The following week is pretty tough. From Monday the 17th right through to Saturday the 22nd, the swell is small, mostly under 3ft, and the wind is often cross-shore or onshore. The conditions are repeatedly described as marginal or poor. By Thursday the 20th afternoon, we get a clean 3ft wave with a cross-offshore breeze, but it's still really small. The best bet in this stretch is Friday the 21st afternoon. The swell is only 2ft from the SSW at 13 seconds, but the wind is a gentle cross-offshore breeze, and the forecast says "expect good surf conditions." It's a tiny wave, but it might be clean enough for a longboard.
We get a bit of a bump in size towards the end of the month. Thursday the 27th afternoon sees the swell picking up to 4ft from the SSW with a 17-second period, and the combined energy jumps to a strong 889. The wind is a bit funky, being cross-onshore, so it'll be a bit choppy. Then Friday the 28th looks like the standout. Morning and afternoon both have a 4ft SSW swell, a 16-second period, and light onshore winds from the south-southeast. The combined energy is strong, around 882 to 898. The water will be clean. This is a proper groundswell with a long period, so it'll have plenty of punch, but it might be a bit fat and walled on a beach break. It's a solid option for the intermediate surfer.
The last few days of the month and into the 31st are a write-off with strong winds and sloppy conditions.
So, if you're looking for the best wave, circle Friday the 28th on your calendar. The swell is a solid 4ft from the SSW, the winds are light, and the water is clean. It's a promising setup, but it's a week and a half away, so keep an eye on the forecast. For a quick, clean session on the smaller stuff, try Friday the 21st afternoon.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 33°C on Sun morning, min 29°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 32°C on Thu morning, min 27°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 |
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631 | 561 | 561 | 476 | 482 | 674 | 229 | 437 | 544 | 512 | 325 | 321 | 316 | 236 | 225 | 151 | 111 | 151 | 220 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | on | cross | off | on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:09PM1.47m | 10:39AM1.53m | 10:43PM1.28m | 11:00AM1.50m | 11:16PM1.10m | 11:22AM1.46m | 11:56PM0.92m | 11:45AM1.39m | 12:18PM1.32m | 2:45PM1.26m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 4:16AM0.43m | 4:51PM0.55m | 4:29AM0.57m | 5:33PM0.61m | 4:33AM0.69m | 6:26PM0.68m | 4:17AM0.78m | 8:35PM0.73m | 11:51PM0.61m | 00:27AM0.49m | |||||||||
— | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | |
— | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:49 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 2 |
Temp °C | 30 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 32 | 32 | 28 | 32 | 31 | 29 |
Feels °C | 35 | 37 | 36 | 34 | 37 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 31 | 36 | 34 | 30 | 36 | 35 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSE 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 |
631 | 561 | 561 | 476 | 482 | 674 | 229 | 437 | 544 | 512 | 325 | 321 | 316 | 236 | 225 | 151 | 72 | 151 | 220 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | WNW 4 | W 7 | SSW 17 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSW 13 | SSE 10 | S 10 |
28 | 42 | 40 | 26 | 13 | 22 | 190 | 17 | 26 | 45 | 44 | 59 | 68 | 74 | 74 | 72 | 111 | 74 | 71 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | W 6 | W 11 | SSE 13 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 12 | S 10 | SSE 11 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | SW 20 | WNW 9 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 16 | SW 18 | SE 10 |
20 | 17 | 3 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 26 | 14 | 8 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 61 | 7 | 92 | 83 | 100 | 80 | 23 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 5 | — | W 6 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | — | WNW 7 | W 7 | W 7 | WNW 7 | — | WSW 3 | WNW 3 | WNW 7 | W 3 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | W 4 | WNW 4 |
20 | — | 17 | 10 | 26 | — | 28 | 24 | 23 | 15 | — | 3 | 5 | 9 | 6 | 16 | 11 | 9 | 37 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 312 | 0 | 491 | 13 | 0 | 426 | 76 | 0 | 8 | 504 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 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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