Acapulquito-Costa Azul Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s shaping up for Acapulquito-Costa Azul over the next couple of weeks.

We’re looking at a pretty steady run of surf, but nothing that’s gonna blow your mind every single day. The water is sitting at a toasty 88°F, which is a solid 5°F warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s a real standout, feels like a bath out there. The overall energy is moderate, with the combined swell energy bouncing around between 206 and 1020, so there’s some push, but it’s not a monster.

The real highlight of the whole 16-day window has to be Sunday the 20th of September. The morning is looking absolutely pristine with a glassy surface, light winds, and a clean 4 ft swell from the southwest. The combined energy is a solid 1020 – that’s proper moderate-to-strong energy, and with that glassy wind, it’s going to be hollow and lined up. This is the one to circle on the calendar for experienced surfers who want clean, punchy waves.

The best consistent run of clean surf actually kicks off Friday morning the 11th, with a 4 ft SW swell, glassy winds, and good energy (525). That’s a sneaky good session. The mornings on the 12th, 13th, and 14th also offer glassy conditions, though the swell drops a bit to 2 ft. Still, that’s clean, fun, longboard-able stuff.

Now, this spot is a beach-and-reef setup, so when the swell has a long period – like the 16 to 19 seconds we see on the 10th and 18th – it’s going to be a bit more lined up and fat, better for the reef section. Those longer period swells often mean gaps between sets, which makes paddling out a bit easier.

But here’s the thing – Acapulquito-Costa Azul is inconsistent. It doesn’t always fire, so when you get a run like this with a few glassy mornings, you make the most of it. The crowds are listed as often, so expect some company at the peak, especially on the weekend.

The second week sees a few more standouts: the mornings of the 21st, 22nd, and 23rd all have 4 ft to 4 ft SW swell with glassy conditions. That’s a nice little run, and the energy stays solid (around 700-900). The 23rd afternoon looks particularly sweet with a dead calm, glassy surface and the same 4 ft SW swell. On the 24th, both morning and afternoon are glassy with 4 ft swell – that’s a good day to be out.

Be aware, the swell is never over 4 ft, so it’s manageable for intermediates, but the long period stuff (over 15 seconds) adds a bit of grunt. The wind is mostly light or glassy in the mornings, but afternoons can get a bit cross or cross-onshore, especially on the 10th, 14th, and 19th.

Overall, there’s surf on offer almost every day, but the real gems are the glassy mornings. Don’t sleep on the 20th – that’s the standout.

Rusty.

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