Surf Forecasts:
Acapulquito-Costa Azul surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 18 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 15s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, SSW swell with 604 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 17 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 13s period with SW 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 17) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 17s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Acapulquito-Costa Azul in the next 16 days are 1.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 11PM. 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 Friday (Aug 21) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (MST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Mon 17th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Tue 18th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Tue 18th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Acapulquito-Costa Azul over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s in store for Acapulquito-Costa Azul over the next couple of weeks.
First off, it’s not exactly firing right now. The water is sitting at a toasty 89°F, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year – that’s a real anomaly, about 7°F above what you’d usually expect. That warm water is nice for a dip, but the surf is on the small side for a while.
We start out quiet. Monday the 17th sees a 4ft SSW groundswell with a long 16-second period, giving us moderate wave energy (728). But the wind is a moderate cross-shore from the WSW at 16 mph, creating a cross-chop. It’s a marginal call. The real standout that jumps out early is Tuesday the 18th afternoon. We get a 4ft SSW swell with a long 15-second period and glassy conditions as the wind swings light offshore from the NNW at just 3 mph. That’s clean and it’s the best you’re gonna get in this first run. Moderate energy there (593). The water is still roasting, but the waves will have some shape.
After that, things get pretty slim. Wednesday the 19th through to the morning of Friday the 21st is mainly light onshore winds and small 2ft to 3ft swell with moderate energy around 300-400. Not much to write home about. Saturday the 22nd afternoon shows a little promise with a glassy 3ft SSW swell at 16 seconds and moderate energy (466) – a clean knee-to-waist high option if you’re desperate. But the following week, from Sunday the 23rd to about Thursday the 28th morning, we’re in a lull. The swell stays under 3ft, mostly cross or onshore, and the energy drops off. It’s a dry spell of about five days with nothing worth paddling out for.
Now, hang on. Around Friday the 28th, things get interesting. That’s over a week away, so treat it as promising but not locked in. A pulse of SSW groundswell arrives, building through the day. The morning shows 3ft at 16 seconds with strong energy reading (1047), and by the afternoon it’s pushing 5ft at 18 seconds – very long period, very strong energy (1668). That is a proper groundswell. The wind is light cross-shore from the WSW, so it should be clean. Saturday the 29th continues with 6ft SSW swell at 16 seconds and strong energy (1499). The wind is light onshore from the SSE, so it’ll be a little lumpy but still rideable for strong intermediate to advanced surfers. Anything over 5ft is starting to push it for beginners. This weekend stretch into Monday the 1st of September still has solid 5ft to 6ft S-SSW swell and energy over 1000, but winds turn moderate and choppy.
For a spot that’s inconsistent, the real standout is Tuesday the 18th afternoon – clean, offshore, glassy conditions. If you can wait a week and a half, Friday the 28th afternoon into Saturday the 29th is the big groundswell window, but it’s going to be bigger and more powerful, so that’s for the crew who know what they’re doing. The break is a beach and reef setup, so that long-period swell (over 15 seconds) will bend nicely into the reef and offer longer lines, but it might close out on the beach section.
Keep your eyes peeled for that last week of August. The rest is small, onshore, and not worth the paddle.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 32°C on Mon afternoon, min 27°C on Tue afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 32°C on Fri morning, min 28°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | 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 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 14 |
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674 | 229 | 437 | 544 | 604 | 325 | 321 | 316 | 236 | 225 | 151 | 147 | 151 | 220 | 288 | 280 | 297 | 289 | 214 | 273 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | glassy | cross-on | off | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | on | cross |
High Tide | 11:16PM1.10m | 11:22AM1.46m | 11:56PM0.92m | 11:45AM1.39m | 12:18PM1.32m | 2:45PM1.26m | 9:01AM1.15m | 4:50PM1.32m | 8:09AM1.17m | 5:48PM1.43m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 5:33PM0.61m | 4:33AM0.69m | 6:26PM0.68m | 4:17AM0.78m | 8:35PM0.73m | 11:51PM0.61m | 00:27AM0.49m | 11:39AM1.12m | 00:52AM0.37m | 12:16PM1.02m | 1:15AM0.28m | |||||||||
— | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | |
6:50 | — | — | 6:49 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | |
mm | — | 3 | — | 6 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | — |
Temp °C | 32 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 32 | 31 | 28 | 32 | 32 | 28 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 29 |
Feels °C | 35 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 32 | 32 | 36 | 35 | 30 | 37 | 35 | 30 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 32 | 32 | 33 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSW 14 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 |
674 | 229 | 437 | 544 | 604 | 325 | 321 | 316 | 236 | 225 | 151 | 147 | 96 | 96 | 125 | 126 | 297 | 143 | 163 | 234 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SSW 17 | WNW 7 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSE 9 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 |
27 | 190 | 15 | 38 | 15 | 44 | 24 | 68 | 74 | 74 | 69 | 69 | 151 | 220 | 288 | 280 | 124 | 289 | 201 | 273 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 10 | S 9 | WNW 7 | S 9 | SSW 20 | WNW 8 | SW 19 | SW 18 | WNW 4 | SW 18 | SW 17 | WNW 5 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 |
7 | 26 | 16 | 11 | 15 | 9 | 27 | 38 | 14 | 92 | 83 | 6 | 80 | 76 | 13 | 60 | 183 | 155 | 214 | 214 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | WNW 7 | — | W 7 | WNW 7 | — | WSW 3 | WNW 3 | NW 3 | WNW 9 | WNW 4 | — | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | — | WNW 5 | WNW 4 | W 5 | SW 3 | WNW 3 |
20 | 27 | — | 23 | 15 | — | 2 | 3 | 3 | 25 | 12 | — | 6 | 18 | — | 8 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 2 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 70 | 0 | 332 | 0 | 0 | 426 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 1174 | 0 | 2 | 504 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 48 | 416 | 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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